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Iron Man

In-universe
2008
Released
Apr 2008
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Origins & S.H.I.E.L.D.

Kidnapped in Afghanistan with shrapnel near his heart, Tony Stark builds the first armor, kills Obadiah Stane and publicly claims the identity. In the post-credits scene Nick Fury pitches the Avengers Initiative.

Chronology

  1. Early 2008Tony Stark is taken in Afghanistan and builds the first suit in a caveSource: Popverse MCU timeline
  2. Spring 2008He kills Obadiah Stane and tells the world who he isSource: Popverse MCU timeline

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