Howard Stark

Howard Stark
Howard Stark as seen in S.H.I.E.L.D. (vol. 2) #1.
Art by Dustin Weaver.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceIron Man #28 (August 1970)
Created byArchie Goodwin (writer)
Don Heck (artist)
In-story information
Full nameHoward Anthony Walter Stark[1]
SpeciesHuman
Place of originRichford, New York
Team affiliationsStark Industries
S.H.I.E.L.D
Supporting character ofIron Man
Captain America
Abilities
  • Genius-level intellect
  • Highly proficient scientist, engineer, and businessperson

Howard Stark is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as a background character in stories featuring Iron Man and stories featuring Captain America. He is the founder of Stark Industries. Throughout the character's publication history, he has been featured in several incarnations of comic book series.

Howard Stark has also appeared in several animated television series and films. Actors John Slattery and Dominic Cooper have portrayed the character throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise.

  1. ^ S.H.I.E.L.D. (vol. 2) #1. Marvel Comics.