A recovering alcoholic, Tony Stark is one of the richest and most brilliant men in the world. Though his identity as the man inside the iron suit was known publicly that fact was recently erased by Marvel. Tony's identity is once again secret, for what it's worth. Tony Stark was once just an opportunistic entrepreneur and inventor, albeit a hugely successful one, who was gravely injured and captured while traveling through a war zone. As the character has been re-jiggered ...  Full Biography

Hero Showdown: Batman vs. Iron Man - October 3, 2007 Features
At the brand-spanking-new IGN Stars, we endeavor to ask the type of questions that our readers have already been arguing about for years, only here we can open them up to the world for resolution once and for all. Last week it was Master Chief vs. Samus Aran, with Samus taking the victory. As for this week's Hero Showdown, we're pitting DC Comics' legendary Batman against Marvel Comics' one-and-only Iron Man.

Exclusive: Thor vs. Iron Man - July 24, 2007, Comics Previews
Don't worry, you didn't miss Thor #2. Despite the fact that the second issue isn't out, we had to show you some cool imagery from the third. It's Thor taking on Iron Man. How could we resist? Marvel couldn't either. IGN is proud to give you an exclusive first look at a truly epic confrontation. Just between you and us, we hope Thor kicks Stark's ass up and down Oklahoma.

All-Star Mailbag and Rich the Boy Wonder - May 18, 2007, Comics Mailbags
I have a variety of letters ranging from the Kingpin's role in the Marvel Universe to the All-Star Batman travesty to a whole bunch of letters about Countdown. We always welcome your thoughts, so if you've got something on your mind, scroll to the bottom of this mailbag to find out how to send us a letter. On with the show!