Epic Collection In 1963, Marvel had hit after hit, bringing new characters and fresh concepts to a public primed and ready for heroes with feet of clay. And none touched both that heroic ideal and human reality like Iron Man! A jet-setter, playboy and brilliant scientist, Tony Stark"s life changed forever when a batt lefi eld explosion ripped into his heart...and only the amazing Iron Man armor could keep him alive! Stan Lee and Don Heck built the foundati on that would turn Iron Man into a cultural icon.