So everyone knows who Iron man is?

The Slang · 01-03-2010, 11:26 PM

I thought it was alittle soon for tony stark to reveal his identity at the end of the first movie.
Did Stark do this in the comics at any time? And if so when? Was this just one one RDJ's demanded improvs/script changes?
The body guard story is a little shakey. But I'd imagine the iron man suit would be able to perform some basic functions without anybody inside it. This and he could have had Rhodey wear it a couple times in public to throw off suspicion.

Anubis · 01-03-2010, 11:38 PM

He revealed his identity on several occasions in the comics. They decided to go ahead and get it out of the way. IM doesn't really need a secret ID. People are trying to kill him and those he loves either way.

SuperFerret · 01-04-2010, 12:10 AM

It's the moustache.

SuperFerret · 01-04-2010, 12:10 AM

Edit: Dammit. Double post due to spell check.

Aesop Rocks · 01-04-2010, 02:43 AM

Nah, it's the mustache.

Deadpool876 · 01-04-2010, 01:46 PM

I like it that he revealed it! Let's see how Favreau makes it interesting.

night0205 · 01-04-2010, 03:06 PM

Yes, revealed identity allows them to focus on more original aspects of the story. Most heroes don't reveal their identity, but that's been done a lot. Revealing it, however, has not been done quite as much.

LightningFlash · 01-04-2010, 05:45 PM

And it only shows the growing ego of Tony Stark.

alexdunn · 01-04-2010, 05:58 PM

Plus we've seen tons of movie superheroes dealing with a secret identity. It's about time we see one dealing with the problems that come without one.

night0205 · 01-05-2010, 04:35 AM

Also, Iron + Robert Downey Jr. = Must Reveal Secret Identity. I love how they are portraying Tony, and that the portrayal couldn't stand not revealing his identity. The "I am Iron Man" ending was classic, in my opinion.

irapogi · 01-06-2010, 10:50 PM

tony's ego imo, is a huge part of his character. i love seeing him in the comics, sitting back, drinking champagne, while sending some drones on a mission, all the while with 2 russian ballerinas on his side with jarvis mumbling to himself in the background

Anubis · 01-06-2010, 10:54 PM

The Slang · 01-07-2010, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by irapogi

tony's ego imo, is a huge part of his character. i love seeing him in the comics, sitting back, drinking champagne, while sending some drones on a mission, all the while with 2 russian ballerinas on his side with jarvis mumbling to himself in the background

How was jarvis portrayed in the comics? Or cartoons? I'm getting the impression that he wasn't just an AI with a voice.

Ace of Knaves · 01-07-2010, 05:55 AM

No he was a real butler, like Alfred.

And I too think it is good they revealed his identity. It's the norm for heroes to have secret i.ds. It'll be cool to see how they explore a hero in film form who doesn't have a secret i.d

terry78 · 01-07-2010, 09:48 AM

A lot of the typical superhero things were lampshaded in the first movie, basically like he's fully aware of all the cliche superhero things that exist.

terry78 · 01-07-2010, 09:48 AM

A lot of the typical superhero things were lampshaded in the first movie, basically like he's fully aware of all the cliche superhero things that exist.

powerbomb1411 · 01-09-2010, 12:54 AM

Those were to of my favorite aspects. Having him reveal his identity had me shocked in a very good way.

And killing the soldiers threatening the civies. I am so sick of "Heroes can't kill", it starting to make the good guys the villains in my view.

SuperFerret · 01-09-2010, 01:08 AM

It's not "heroes can't kill". It's "heroes find better ways to deal with the situation than just blowing everyone away". It's what separates a hero, like Batman, from a loose cannon nutjob, like the Punisher.

I Am The Bat · 01-09-2010, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperFerret

It's not "heroes can't kill". It's "heroes find better ways to deal with the situation than just blowing everyone away". It's what separates a hero, like Batman, from a loose cannon nutjob, like the Punisher.

Batman doesn't kill... If he did TDK would have been a really short movie...

Ace of Knaves · 01-09-2010, 07:50 AM

Batman also doesn't give up his mission to clean up Gotham over a ****ing girl.

I Am The Bat · 01-09-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by The Ace of Knaves

Batman also doesn't give up his mission to clean up Gotham over a ****ing girl.

He just comes really really close sometimes

Ace of Knaves · 01-09-2010, 08:09 AM

Nope, never in the comics. Batman wouldn't even dare consider giving up his crusade, especially over a woman.

But sorry I don't wanna start that in here. I only just realized it and it's pissed me off.

powerbomb1411 · 01-10-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperFerret

It's not "heroes can't kill". It's "heroes find better ways to deal with the situation than just blowing everyone away". It's what separates a hero, like Batman, from a loose cannon nutjob, like the Punisher.

And that's what's starting to make heroes look stupid or just as bad as the villain. I won't kill you, I'll just put you back in jail for you to escape and kill a few hundred more people. Sometimes the villain needs to be killed.

Anubis · 01-10-2010, 01:51 PM

It's their job to catch em. Not their fault if the gov keeps putting them in crappy prisons/mental hospitals and not, you know, execute them. And even if they did, they'd get like 80 appeals, and live long enough to escape. Same as in real life. Why not blame the cops for not blowing every criminal away cuz they're just gonna go to jail, get out, and do it again. You see? Your logic is off.

Mr. Earle · 01-10-2010, 02:10 PM

Besides, its not the goverment's fault that the villains escape all the time. Its because we like them and they keep them alive so that they can give us more stories with them. Its our fault that the Joker escapes so often and goes on a killing spree. Its our fault that people in Gotham die.

Oh my god... I cannot live with myself knowing that its my fault... All those people...

01-03-2010, 11:26 PM	#1
The Slang Side-Kick Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 607	So everyone knows who Iron man is? I thought it was alittle soon for tony stark to reveal his identity at the end of the first movie. Did Stark do this in the comics at any time? And if so when? Was this just one one RDJ's demanded improvs/script changes? The body guard story is a little shakey. But I'd imagine the iron man suit would be able to perform some basic functions without anybody inside it. This and he could have had Rhodey wear it a couple times in public to throw off suspicion.

01-04-2010, 12:10 AM	#3
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Deadpool876 Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 501	Re: So everyone knows who Iron man is? I like it that he revealed it! Let's see how Favreau makes it interesting.

01-04-2010, 03:06 PM	#7
night0205 Side-Kick Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,216	Re: So everyone knows who Iron man is? Yes, revealed identity allows them to focus on more original aspects of the story. Most heroes don't reveal their identity, but that's been done a lot. Revealing it, however, has not been done quite as much.

01-04-2010, 05:45 PM	#8
LightningFlash Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,567	Re: So everyone knows who Iron man is? And it only shows the growing ego of Tony Stark.

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01-05-2010, 04:35 AM	#10
night0205 Side-Kick Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,216	Re: So everyone knows who Iron man is? Also, Iron + Robert Downey Jr. = Must Reveal Secret Identity. I love how they are portraying Tony, and that the portrayal couldn't stand not revealing his identity. The "I am Iron Man" ending was classic, in my opinion.

01-06-2010, 10:50 PM	#11
irapogi Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 752	Re: So everyone knows who Iron man is? tony's ego imo, is a huge part of his character. i love seeing him in the comics, sitting back, drinking champagne, while sending some drones on a mission, all the while with 2 russian ballerinas on his side with jarvis mumbling to himself in the background

01-07-2010, 05:55 AM	#14
Ace of Knaves Banned User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Riding on the storm... Posts: 31,569	Re: So everyone knows who Iron man is? No he was a real butler, like Alfred. And I too think it is good they revealed his identity. It's the norm for heroes to have secret i.ds. It'll be cool to see how they explore a hero in film form who doesn't have a secret i.d

01-07-2010, 09:48 AM	#15
terry78 I'm laughing internally Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 53,641	Re: So everyone knows who Iron man is? A lot of the typical superhero things were lampshaded in the first movie, basically like he's fully aware of all the cliche superhero things that exist. __________________ It's better to be seen than viewed. ----------- Who the **** makes a movie and while planning it is like, "you know what this needs...is some Greg Kinnear."

01-09-2010, 12:54 AM	#17
powerbomb1411 Side-Kick Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 551	Re: So everyone knows who Iron man is? Those were to of my favorite aspects. Having him reveal his identity had me shocked in a very good way. And killing the soldiers threatening the civies. I am so sick of "Heroes can't kill", it starting to make the good guys the villains in my view. __________________ I'm an indie comic writer. Help bring my 2nd book to life via KickStarter ($467 of $555 goal reached) Ends May 19th 3:05pm

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SuperFerret Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SuperFerret's Shoebox of Solitude Posts: 32,543	Re: So everyone knows who Iron man is? It's not "heroes can't kill". It's "heroes find better ways to deal with the situation than just blowing everyone away". It's what separates a hero, like Batman, from a loose cannon nutjob, like the Punisher. __________________ Faster than a speeding hamster. -----More powerful than a box of tissues. ----------Able to leap off of tall buildings and hit the ground.

01-09-2010, 07:50 AM	#20
Ace of Knaves Banned User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Riding on the storm... Posts: 31,569	Re: So everyone knows who Iron man is? Batman also doesn't give up his mission to clean up Gotham over a ****ing girl.

01-09-2010, 08:09 AM	#22
Ace of Knaves Banned User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Riding on the storm... Posts: 31,569	Re: So everyone knows who Iron man is? Nope, never in the comics. Batman wouldn't even dare consider giving up his crusade, especially over a woman. But sorry I don't wanna start that in here. I only just realized it and it's pissed me off.

01-10-2010, 02:10 PM	#25
Mr. Earle Banned User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 13,929	Re: So everyone knows who Iron man is? Besides, its not the goverment's fault that the villains escape all the time. Its because we like them and they keep them alive so that they can give us more stories with them. Its our fault that the Joker escapes so often and goes on a killing spree. Its our fault that people in Gotham die. Oh my god... I cannot live with myself knowing that its my fault... All those people...

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