Ironman facts for kids

Iron Man, Ironman, or Ironmen can mean many different things! It's a name used for famous people, exciting movies, fun video games, cool music, and even special sports events. This page will help you learn about the different things that share this name.

Famous People Called Iron Man

Sometimes, people get the nickname "Iron Man" because they are very strong, tough, or never give up.

Sports Heroes

• Nathaniel "Iron Man" Avery (1939–1985) was an American caddie. A caddie helps a golfer carry their clubs and gives advice. Nathaniel was known for his strength and dedication while working with famous golfer Arnold Palmer.
• Cal Ripken Jr. (born 1960) is a legendary American baseball player. He earned the nickname "Iron Man" because he played in an amazing 2,632 baseball games in a row! This was a record for playing the most consecutive games without missing one.

Important Leaders

• Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950) was an important leader in India. He helped India gain its independence from British rule and became the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. He was called "Iron Man" because he was strong-willed and determined in his fight for freedom.

Iron Man in Movies

Many movies have used the name "Iron Man," especially the popular superhero films!

Marvel Cinematic Universe Films

The most famous "Iron Man" movies are part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). These films are about a superhero who wears a special suit of armor.

• Iron Man (2008 film) was the first movie in the MCU. It introduced the world to Tony Stark, a brilliant inventor who builds a powerful suit to fight evil.
  • Tony Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe) is the main character in these movies. He is played by actor Robert Downey Jr.
• Iron Man 2 (2010) is the exciting second movie in the series.
• Iron Man 3 (2013) is the third movie, where Tony Stark faces new challenges.

Other Films Called Iron Man

Before the Marvel movies, other films also used the name "Iron Man."

• The Iron Man (serial) (1924) was an old film series.
• Iron Man (1931 film) was a movie directed by Tod Browning.
• Iron Man (1951 film) was based on a book by W.R. Burnett.
• Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) is a Japanese film.
• Tetsujin 28: The Movie (2005) is a Japanese film based on a popular manga series.
• Iron Man (2009 film) is a Chinese film about a real person named Wang Jinxi.

Iron Man in Games

The name "Iron Man" is also used in the world of video games.

Video Games

• Iron Man (video game) (2008) was a game based on the first Marvel movie.
• Iron Man VR is a virtual reality game for the PlayStation VR headset, where you can feel like you're flying in Iron Man's suit!

Game Modes

• Ironman (computer gaming) is a special way to play some computer games. In this mode, you can't go back and reload an old save if you make a mistake. This makes the game much harder and more challenging!

Iron Man in Comics

The most famous "Iron Man" comes from comic books!

Marvel Comics Superhero

• Iron Man is a very popular superhero from Marvel Comics. He first appeared in 1963. He is a genius inventor named Tony Stark who builds an amazing armored suit to fight villains and protect the world.
• Iron Man (comic book) is also the name of several comic book series that feature the Marvel superhero.
  • You can find a list of all the Iron Man comic book titles if you want to read more!

Other Comic Characters

• Iron Man (Canadian comics) was an early Canadian comic book character.
• Tetsujin 28 is a character from a Japanese manga series called Tetsujin 28-go (which means "Iron Man No. 28"). He is a giant robot controlled by a young boy.

Iron Man in Music

The name "Iron Man" has inspired many songs and albums.

• Iron Man (band) is an American band that plays a type of music called doom metal.
• Iron Man (Eric Dolphy album) (1963) is an album by a jazz musician named Eric Dolphy.
• "Iron Man" (song) (1970) is a very famous song by the rock band Black Sabbath.
• Iron Man (soundtrack) (2008) is the music album from the Marvel movie.
• Ironman (Ghostface Killah album) (1996) is an album by a rapper named Ghostface Killah.
• The Iron Man: The Musical by Pete Townshend is a music album by Pete Townshend from the band The Who.

Iron Man in Television

"Iron Man" has also appeared in many TV shows, both animated and live-action.

• Iron Man (TV series) (1994) was an animated TV show about the Marvel superhero.
• Iron Man: Armored Adventures is a TV show that uses computer-generated animation (CGI) to tell new stories about Iron Man.
• Iron Man (anime) (2010) is a Japanese animated TV series.
• Tetsujin 28 also had an anime TV series called Tetsujin 28-go (1960), based on the manga.
• Tetsujin 28-go (2004 TV series) is another TV show based on the same robot character.
• The Invincible Iron Man was a part of The Marvel Super Heroes cartoon series from 1966.

Iron Man in Books

The name "Iron Man" has been used for many different books.

• The Iron Man (novel) (1968) is a children's novel by Ted Hughes. It's about a giant metal creature who comes to Earth.
• Ironman (novel) (1995) is a novel by Chris Crutcher.
• Iron Man (magazine) is a magazine about bodybuilding and weight-training.

Iron Man in Sports Events

"Iron Man" is also a term for very tough sports competitions and athletes.

• Ironman Triathlon is a very long and challenging race! It includes three parts: a long swim, a long bike ride, and a full marathon run, all done one after the other.
  • The Ironman World Championship is the biggest race for this sport, held every year.
• Iron man (sports streak) refers to an athlete who plays many games in a row without missing any, showing great endurance.
• Iron man match is a type of professional wrestling match where the winner is the one who scores the most points (like pinfalls or submissions) before time runs out.
• Ironman curling is an outdoor curling event held in Canada.
• Ironman football was a system in American football where players played both offense and defense, instead of having different players for each.
  • The 1939 Iowa Hawkeyes football team was nicknamed the "Ironmen" because many of their players played almost the entire game.
• Ironman (surf lifesaving) is a tough competition in surf lifesaving that combines swimming, paddling, and running on the beach.

Watches Called Ironman

• Timex Ironman is a popular brand of digital watches made by Timex. They are often marketed to people who like sports and fitness, especially those who do triathlons.
• Ironman Datalink was a special Timex wristwatch introduced in 1997 that could connect to a computer.

See also

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