Iron Man, also known as Tony Stark, is a powerful superhero from the Marvel Universe, first appearing in the Marvel Comics series "Tales of Suspense" in 1963. He is a brilliant inventor and businessman, and is one of the most respected and admired heroes in the Marvel Universe. Iron Man's story begins with Tony Stark, the son of Howard Stark, a brilliant inventor and scientist. After his father's death, Tony inherits his father's company, Stark Industries, and becomes one of the most successful and influential businessmen in the world. However, Tony's life takes a turn when he is captured by terrorists and forced to build a weapon for them. To escape, he builds a suit of armor powered by an arc reactor, and uses it to defeat his captors and escape. As Iron Man, Tony has access to a wide range of advanced technology and weaponry, including his signature suit of armor. The armor is powered by an arc reactor, and is equipped with a variety of powerful weapons, such as repulsor blasts and missiles. In addition to his physical powers, Iron Man is also a brilliant inventor and strategist, and has used his intelligence and resourcefulness to defeat many of the Marvel Universe's greatest villains, including the Mandarin, Whiplash, and the Ghost. Throughout his long and storied career, Iron Man has become one of the most respected and admired heroes in the Marvel Universe, and is a member of the Avengers and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
Apocalypse is a powerful and malevolent character from the Marvel Universe, first appearing in the Marvel Comics series "X-Factor" in 1986. He is a mutant with vast and varied powers, and is one of the greatest threats faced by the X-Men and the Marvel Universe. Apocalypse's story begins in ancient Egypt, where he was born as the son of the wealthy merchant En Sabah Nur. From a young age, En Sabah Nur displayed extraordinary powers and abilities, including strength, speed, agility, and regenerative powers. As he grew older, En Sabah Nur began to embrace his powers and the idea of survival of the fittest. He came to believe that only the strongest and most powerful beings should survive, and that the weak and unworthy should be cast aside. This belief led him to embrace the name Apocalypse, and he began a quest to conquer the world and impose his will on all living beings. As Apocalypse, the character has access to a wide range of powers and abilities, including superhuman strength, speed, agility, and durability. He also has the ability to manipulate energy and matter, allowing him to create and control powerful energy blasts, teleport himself and others, and even change his own physical form. Throughout his long and storied career, Apocalypse has clashed with many of the Marvel Universe's greatest heroes, including the X-Men, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four. Despite their best efforts, these heroes have often struggled to defeat Apocalypse, making him one of the most formidable and dangerous villains in the Marvel Universe