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The Main Tower is informally known as '''Avengers Tower''', as it serves as the headquarters of the superhero team, the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]], similar to the [[Avengers Mansion]]. Currently, the main Stark Tower is located in [[Broadway (Manhattan)|Broadway]], occupying the space where the [[Condé Nast Building]] is in the real world.
The Main Tower is informally known as '''Avengers Tower''', as it serves as the headquarters of the superhero team, the [[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]], similar to the [[Avengers Mansion]]. Currently, the main Stark Tower is located in [[Broadway (Manhattan)|Broadway]], occupying the space where the [[Condé Nast Building]] is in the real world.


The Stark Tower, eventually changed to Avengers Tower, has been shown in various films set in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]], beginning with [[The Avengers (2012 film)|''The Avengers'' (2012)]]
The Stark Tower, eventually changed to Avengers Tower, has been shown in various films set in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]], beginning with [[The Avengers (2012 film)|''The Avengers'']] (2012).


==Fictional history==
==Fictional history==
The Stark Tower Complex was built as a world-class financial and business facility to complement the Midtown Manhattan business district. The building was completed as a gleaming beacon of [[modern architecture]] after four years of excavation and construction. It is located in the vicinity of Manhattan's [[Columbus Circle]] approximately 10 blocks north of the [[Baxter Building]], headquarters of the superhero team the [[Fantastic Four]].
The Stark Tower Complex was built as a world-class financial and business facility to complement the Midtown Manhattan business district. The building was completed as a gleaming beacon of [[modern architecture]] after four years of excavation and construction. It is located in the vicinity of Manhattan's [[Columbus Circle]] approximately 10 blocks north of the [[Baxter Building]], headquarters of the superhero team the [[Fantastic Four]].


While initially intending to use the top three floors of the Main Tower as his state-of-the-art bachelor pad, Stark gave them over to the Avengers as their base of operations after their former base, [[Avengers Mansion]], was destroyed. Longtime caretaker of the Avengers Mansion [[Edwin Jarvis]] was asked to resume his duties in the new location. Later, when the Sentry became a member of the Avengers, his long-hidden Watchtower appeared, integrating itself atop the Main Tower,<ref>New Avengers #10</ref> fully integrated into the building's existing architecture. Serving as both Sentry's headquarters and as the private residences of Robert Reynolds and his wife Lindy, the 20-story watchtower is operated and maintained by CLOC (Centrally Located Organic Computer), a near-sentient computer of Sentry's own design. The lower levels of the Main Tower, along with both the South and North Buildings, are largely occupied with Stark's subsidiaries and non-profit organizations.
While initially intending to use the top three floors of the Main Tower as his state-of-the-art bachelor pad, Stark gave them over to the Avengers as their base of operations after their former base, [[Avengers Mansion]], was destroyed.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/every-avengers-headquarters-list | title=Every Avengers Headquarters (So Far) }}</ref> Longtime Mansion caretaker [[Edwin Jarvis]] was asked to resume his duties in the new location. Later, when the Sentry became a member of the Avengers, his long-hidden Watchtower appeared, integrating itself atop the Main Tower and the building's existing architecture.<ref>New Avengers #10</ref> Serving as both Sentry's headquarters and as the private residences of Robert Reynolds and his wife Lindy, the 20-story watchtower is operated and maintained by CLOC (Centrally Located Organic Computer), a near-sentient computer of Sentry's own design. The lower levels of the Main Tower, along with both the South and North Buildings, are largely occupied with Stark's subsidiaries and non-profit organizations.


After the passing of the [[Superhuman Registration Act]] (SRA), Iron Man was tapped to head the task force charged with enforcing the Act. Subsequently, Stark Tower became the base of operations of the task force. The controversy surrounding the SRA broke the Avengers team apart leaving Tony Stark to form a new team, the [[The Mighty Avengers|Mighty Avengers]], who continue to occupy the Main Tower's higher levels. When the Tower became the headquarters of the SRA task force, it was assigned by the government a squad of [[Cape-Killer]] guards with the call sign "Force Unit 9".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.jinxworld.com/SCRIPTS/NEWAVENGERS25.doc | title = New Avengers #25 Script (jinxworld.com) | access-date = 2007-12-17 |format=DOC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite comic | Writer = Brian Michael Bendis | Penciller = Jim Cheung | Inker = Livesay | Story = New Avengers Disassembled | Title = New Avengers | Issue = #25 |date= December 2006 | Publisher = Marvel Comics}}</ref>
After the passing of the [[Superhuman Registration Act]] (SRA), Iron Man was tapped to head the task force charged with enforcing the Act. Subsequently, Stark Tower became the base of operations of the task force. The controversy surrounding the SRA broke the Avengers team apart leaving Tony Stark to form a new team, the [[The Mighty Avengers|Mighty Avengers]], who continue to occupy the Main Tower's higher levels. When the Tower became the headquarters of the SRA task force, it was assigned by the government a squad of [[Cape-Killer]] guards with the call sign "Force Unit 9".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.jinxworld.com/SCRIPTS/NEWAVENGERS25.doc | title = New Avengers #25 Script (jinxworld.com) | access-date = 2007-12-17 |format=DOC}}</ref><ref>{{Cite comic | Writer = Brian Michael Bendis | Penciller = Jim Cheung | Inker = Livesay | Story = New Avengers Disassembled | Title = New Avengers | Issue = #25 |date= December 2006 | Publisher = Marvel Comics}}</ref>


During the events of [[World War Hulk]], a violent battle between [[Hulk|The Hulk]] and Iron Man nearly caused the collapse of Stark Tower.<ref>''World War Hulk'' #1 (August 2007)</ref> The tower was rebuilt by Stark under his [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] organization, making it S.H.I.E.L.D. property.
In ''[[World War Hulk]]'', a violent battle between the [[Hulk]] and Iron Man nearly destroyed Stark Tower.<ref>''World War Hulk'' #1 (August 2007)</ref> The tower was rebuilt by Stark under his [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] organization, making it S.H.I.E.L.D. property.


Stark Tower becomes the setting for a multi-issue conflict between humans and a murderous Skrull hunting them for sport. During the "[[Secret Invasion]]", many non-powered New York citizens, including ''[[Daily Bugle]]'' reporter Ben Urich, end up at Stark Tower. Unfortunately, it had become the hunting ground for a [[Skrull]]. He is shown killing most of the members of a design firm that had rented space in the building. Ben Urich regains control of the security shutters and the Skrull is tricked into throwing itself out a high window. It dies on impact.<ref>''Secret Invasion: Front Line'' 1–5</ref>
Stark Tower becomes the setting for a multi-issue conflict between humans and a murderous [[Skrull]] hunting them for sport. During ''[[Secret Invasion]]'', many non-powered New York citizens, including ''[[Daily Bugle]]'' reporter Ben Urich, end up at Stark Tower. Unfortunately, it had become the hunting ground for a Skrull. He is shown killing most of the members of a design firm that had rented space in the building. Ben Urich regains control of the security shutters and the Skrull is tricked into throwing itself out a high window. It dies on impact.<ref>''Secret Invasion: Front Line'' 1–5</ref>


When [[Norman Osborn]] took over S.H.I.E.L.D., and renamed it [[H.A.M.M.E.R.]], he also took ownership of the tower.<ref>Dark Avengers #1</ref> After Osborn is removed from power following the [[Siege (comics)|Siege of Asgard]], the tower is returned to Stark. With the Sentry's death, his watch tower disappeared from the rooftop where it is replaced by Heimdall's observatory as sign of solidarity between Earth and [[Asgard (comics)|Asgard]].<ref>''Siege'' #4 (2010)</ref>
When [[Norman Osborn]] took over S.H.I.E.L.D. and renamed it [[H.A.M.M.E.R.]], he also took ownership of the tower.<ref>Dark Avengers #1</ref> After Osborn is removed from power following the [[Siege (comics)|Siege of Asgard]], the tower is returned to Stark. With the Sentry's death, his watch tower disappeared from the rooftop where it is replaced by Heimdall's observatory as sign of solidarity between Earth and [[Asgard (comics)|Asgard]].<ref>''Siege'' #4 (2010)</ref>


During the events of the ''[[Fear Itself (comics)|Fear Itself]]'' storyline, [[Thing (comics)|Thing]] acquired a hammer. This transformed him into a being with Asgardian-like power called Angir: Breaker of Souls. [[Thunderbolt Ross|Red Hulk]] started to fight him to protect the innocents, but got batted away by Thing. Red Hulk survived though and to try and remedy it, Thing tossed his hammer through Avengers Tower, bringing it down onto Red Hulk.<ref>''Avengers'' (vol. 4) #14</ref>
In ''[[Fear Itself (comics)|Fear Itself]]'', the [[Ben Grimm|Thing]] becomes Angir, the Breaker of Souls, after acquiring an Asgardian hammer and destroys the Tower.<ref>''Avengers'' (vol. 4) #14</ref> A new tower was later built on the site of the original.<ref>''Avengers Assemble'' #1</ref>

A new Stark Tower was later built on the site of the original. The structure also acted as the headquarters of the Avengers.<ref>''Avengers Assemble'' #1</ref>


When the Avengers fell under S.H.I.E.L.D.'s authority, S.H.I.E.L.D. took over the Stark Tower, and made it their Golgotha station.<ref>''Avengers'' (vol. 5) #35</ref>
When the Avengers fell under S.H.I.E.L.D.'s authority, S.H.I.E.L.D. took over the Stark Tower, and made it their Golgotha station.<ref>''Avengers'' (vol. 5) #35</ref>
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During the ''[[Secret Wars (2015 comic book)|Secret Wars]]'' storyline, Stark Tower is destroyed by the Children of Tomorrow during the incursion between Earth-616 and Earth-1610.<ref>''Secret Wars'' (vol. 2) #1</ref>
During the ''[[Secret Wars (2015 comic book)|Secret Wars]]'' storyline, Stark Tower is destroyed by the Children of Tomorrow during the incursion between Earth-616 and Earth-1610.<ref>''Secret Wars'' (vol. 2) #1</ref>


Following an eight-month [[ellipsis (narrative device)|ellipsis]], Tony, who is suffering financial difficulties at the time, is forced to sell the rebuilt Stark Tower to a Chinese company called Qeng Enterprises.<ref>''Avengers'' (vol. 6) #0</ref> Tony and the rest of the Avengers relocate to another Stark Tower which had been built near Time Square.<ref>{{Cite comic | Writer = Brian Michael Bendis | Penciller = David Marquez | Inker = David Marquez | Story = | Title = Invincible Iron Man (vol. 2) | Issue = #1 |date= October 2015 | Publisher = Marvel Comics}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://brevoortformspring.tumblr.com/post/130798789698/tom-in-avengers-0-vision-says-that-tony-sold | title = New Brevoort Formspring | access-date = 2015-10-11 }}</ref>
Following an eight-month [[ellipsis (narrative device)|ellipsis]], Tony, who is suffering financial difficulties at the time, is forced to sell the rebuilt Stark Tower to a Chinese company called Qeng Enterprises.<ref>''Avengers'' (vol. 6) #0</ref> Tony and the rest of the Avengers relocate to another Stark Tower near Time Square.<ref>{{Cite comic | Writer = Brian Michael Bendis | Penciller = David Marquez | Inker = David Marquez | Story = | Title = Invincible Iron Man (vol. 2) | Issue = #1 |date= October 2015 | Publisher = Marvel Comics}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://brevoortformspring.tumblr.com/post/130798789698/tom-in-avengers-0-vision-says-that-tony-sold | title = New Brevoort Formspring | access-date = 2015-10-11 }}</ref>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==


=== Critical response ===
=== Critical response ===
George Marston of ''[[Newsarama]]'' included the Avengers Tower in their "Best Superhero Headquarters And Hideouts Of All Time" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marston |first=George |date=2023-01-14 |title=The best superhero headquarters and hideouts of all time |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/best-superhero-hideouts-headquarters-hq/ |access-date=2023-03-26 |website=[[Newsarama]] |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Comic Book Resources]]'' ranked the Avengers Tower 1st in their "10 Most Iconic Superhero Hideouts In Marvel Comics" list,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Avina |first=Anthony |date=2019-09-06 |title=10 Most Iconic Superhero Hideouts In Marvel Comics, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-superhero-hideouts-most-iconic-greatest-ranked/ |access-date=2023-01-09 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> and ranked the Stark Tower 6th in their "Avengers 10 Best Headquarters" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allan |first=Scoot |date=2020-03-02 |title=The Avengers 10 Best Headquarters, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/avengers-best-headquarters/ |access-date=2023-01-09 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref>
George Marston of ''[[Newsarama]]'' included the Avengers Tower in their "Best Superhero Headquarters And Hideouts Of All Time" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marston |first=George |date=January 14, 2023 |title=The best superhero headquarters and hideouts of all time |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/best-superhero-hideouts-headquarters-hq/ |access-date=March 26, 2023 |website=[[Newsarama]] |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Comic Book Resources]]'' ranked the Avengers Tower 1st in their "10 Most Iconic Superhero Hideouts In Marvel Comics" list,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Avina |first=Anthony |date=September 6, 2019 |title=10 Most Iconic Superhero Hideouts In Marvel Comics, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/marvel-comics-superhero-hideouts-most-iconic-greatest-ranked/ |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref> and ranked the Stark Tower 6th in their "Avengers 10 Best Headquarters" list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allan |first=Scoot |date=March 2, 2020 |title=The Avengers 10 Best Headquarters, Ranked |url=https://www.cbr.com/avengers-best-headquarters/ |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |language=en}}</ref>


==Other versions==
==Other versions==
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An alternate version of the Stark Tower appears in ''[[Marvel Adventures: The Avengers]]''. It serves as the Avengers' base. The roster who live in it are [[Captain America]], [[Iron Man]], [[The Hulk]], [[Spider-Man]], [[Janet van Dyne|Giant Girl]], [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]], and [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]].
An alternate version of the Stark Tower appears in ''[[Marvel Adventures: The Avengers]]''. It serves as the Avengers' base. The roster who live in it are [[Captain America]], [[Iron Man]], [[The Hulk]], [[Spider-Man]], [[Janet van Dyne|Giant Girl]], [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]], and [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]].


===Ultimate Marvel===
===Ultimate Universe===
An alternate version of the Stark Tower appears in the [[Ultimate Universe]] as the corporate headquarters of Stark/Stane, one of the largest companies of the [[technocratic]] North American Union, a power bloc that includes the former United States territories after its central government was dissolved in 1969. It served as an office of Howard Stark and Obadiah Stane as both jointly were responsible for running the corporation as business parners, with Stark heading research and development and operating as Iron Man while Stane served as its public face.<ref>''Ultimate Invasion'' #2. Marvel Comics.</ref>
An alternate version of the Stark Tower appears in the [[Ultimate Universe]]. The Stark Tower is the residence of Tony Stark, Thor, and Jane Foster.

After Obadiah Stane is killed during a assault on a international event in [[Latveria#Ultimate Universe|Latveria]] and Howard Stark disappears inside the City, the [[Illuminati (comics)#Ultimate Universe|Maker's Council]] takes advantage of the resulting power vacuum and Tony Stark's rebellion against their rule over Earth, conducting a [[false flag]] attack on the Tower by making use of a Stark/Stane satellite, framing Tony and his [[Ultimates|allies]] as terrorists.<ref>''Ultimate Universe'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>


==In other media==
==In other media==


===Television===
===Television===
* Stark Tower appears in ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'', though it is only seen in a few episodes since the team is based out of the [[Avengers Mansion]] in the series. It is prominently featured in the episode "Alone Against A.I.M." when A.I.M.'s Scientist Supreme leads a raid on Stark Tower and unleashes Technovore to target Tony Stark.
* Stark Tower appears in ''[[The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes]]'', though it is only seen in a few episodes since the team is primarily based in the [[Avengers Mansion]]. It is prominently featured in the episode "Alone Against A.I.M.", where [[Advanced Idea Mechanics|A.I.M.]] raids the Tower and unleashes [[Technovore]] to target Tony Stark.
* Avengers Tower appears in ''[[Ultimate Spider-Man (TV series)|Ultimate Spider-Man]]''.
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* In ''[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]]'', the Avengers Tower is the new headquarters for the heroes to train and live after the destruction of the Avengers Mansion in the series premiere. It is modeled after its appearance in the 2012 ''The Avengers'' film.<ref>{{cite web |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=March 8, 2013 |title=Disney XD Sets Premieres for Marvel-ous New Avengers and Hulk Animated Series |url=http://tvline.com/2013/03/08/disney-xd-premiere-dates-avengers-hulk |publisher=[[TVLine]]}}</ref> In the episode "Avengers Disassembled," Ultron takes over the systems of Avengers Tower by controlling the Iron Man armors. Before Ultron can send the Stark satellites crashing on every major city, Iron Man blows up the Arc Reactor causing parts of Avengers Tower to explode in order to keep Ultron from tapping into the Stark satellites.
* Stark Tower appears in ''[[Iron Man: Armored Adventures]]''.
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* Avengers Tower appears in a motion poster advertisements for ''[[Daredevil (TV series)|Daredevil]]'',<ref>{{cite web |last=Fischer |first=Russ |date=March 19, 2015 |title=New 'Daredevil' Motion Poster Has Avengers Tower and Glimpse of a New Costume |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/daredevil-motion-poster/ |publisher=[[/Film]]}}</ref> ''[[Jessica Jones (TV series)|Jessica Jones]]'', ''[[Luke Cage (TV series)|Luke Cage]]'' and ''[[Iron Fist (TV series)|Iron Fist]]''. However, in all four shows, the [[MetLife Building]], which actually exists there, appears instead.
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* Stark Tower, modeled after the Marvel Cinematic Universe incarnation, appears in ''[[Avengers Assemble (TV series)|Avengers Assemble]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Mitovich |first=Matt Webb |date=March 8, 2013 |title=Disney XD Sets Premieres for Marvel-ous New Avengers and Hulk Animated Series |url=http://tvline.com/2013/03/08/disney-xd-premiere-dates-avengers-hulk |publisher=[[TVLine]]}}</ref> This version acts as the Avengers' headquarters after the destruction of the Avengers Mansion in the pilot episode "The Avengers Protocol". In the episode "Avengers Disassembled", part of the tower is destroyed after Iron Man destroys his arc reactor to stop [[Ultron]] from taking over his satellites.
* Stark Tower appears in ''[[Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.]]''.
* Stark Tower appears in ''[[Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers]]''.
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* Avengers Tower appears in advertisements for ''[[Daredevil (TV series)|Daredevil]]'',<ref>{{cite web |last=Fischer |first=Russ |date=March 19, 2015 |title=New 'Daredevil' Motion Poster Has Avengers Tower and Glimpse of a New Costume |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/daredevil-motion-poster/ |publisher=[[/Film]]}}</ref> ''[[Jessica Jones (TV series)|Jessica Jones]]'', ''[[Luke Cage (TV series)|Luke Cage]]'' and ''[[Iron Fist (TV series)|Iron Fist]]''. However, in all four shows, the [[MetLife Building]], which actually exists there, appears instead.
* Avengers Tower appears in ''[[Spider-Man (2017 TV series)|Spider-Man]]''.
* Avengers Tower serves as the Avengers' headquarters in ''[[Marvel Future Avengers]]''.
* Avengers Tower serves as the Avengers' headquarters in ''[[Marvel Future Avengers]]''.
* In episode five of the [[Disney+]] TV series, ''[[Loki (TV series)|Loki]]'', a brief shot of a damaged Stark Tower appears in the Void to which pruned variants have been sent, along with other landmark New York City buildings.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Burton |first1=Jamie |date=July 7, 2021 |title="Loki" Episode 5 was filled with Easter eggs to please hardcore Marvel fans |url=https://www.newsweek.com/loki-episode-5-recap-mcu-easter-eggs-revealed-1607556 |website=[[Newsweek]]}}</ref>
* An alternate version of the Tower, named '''Qeng Tower''', makes a cameo appearance in the ''[[Loki (TV series)|Loki]]'' (2021) episode "[[Journey into Mystery (Loki)|Journey into Mystery]]".<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Burton |first1=Jamie |date=July 7, 2021 |title="Loki" Episode 5 was filled with Easter eggs to please hardcore Marvel fans |url=https://www.newsweek.com/loki-episode-5-recap-mcu-easter-eggs-revealed-1607556 |website=[[Newsweek]]}}</ref>
* Avengers Tower appears in ''[[M.O.D.O.K. (TV series)|M.O.D.O.K.]]''.


===Film===
===Film===
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}}Stark Tower, and later renamed Avengers Tower, appears in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]]:
}}Stark Tower, and later renamed Avengers Tower, appears in the [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]]:


* In ''[[The Avengers (2012 film)|The Avengers]]'',<ref>"What we learned from The Avengers trailer" by James Hunt, [http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/1089128/what_we_learned_from_the_avengers_trailer.html DenofGeek.com]. Published on Oct 12, 2011</ref> the Tower is constructed in [[Midtown Manhattan]] by [[Tony Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Tony Stark]], it is powered by its own independent arc reactor, capable of sustaining the tower for a year without any cost to the city. The tower's unique power sustainability inspires [[Loki (Marvel Comics)|Loki]] to select the tower as the prime location to harness the [[Cosmic Cube|Tesseract]] and open a wormhole to draw [[Chitauri|his army]] to Earth. After the battle between Loki's forces and the Avengers, the upper levels of the tower are destroyed, along with the majority of the [[Stark Industries|"STARK"]] insignia that adorned one side of the tower (the only remaining letter is an "A", as a nod to the Avengers). Stark and [[Pepper Potts]] are later seen with plans for revisions to Stark Tower, showing sleeping quarters will be available for each Avenger&ndash;as signified by each hero's symbol shown on different floors ("Sleeping Quarters 6", with a symbol of Captain America's shield, is the clearest one on screen) and an airpad. Multiple visuals show the tower projecting out from within the bottom half of the [[MetLife Building]]. The MetLife Building was purchased by Stark, who had the upper portion of the building [[Deconstruction (building)|deconstructed]] to accommodate the construction of Stark Tower.<ref>{{cite news |last=Boucher |first=Geoff |date=May 24, 2013 |title='Avengers' deconstructed: Helicarrier, Stark Tower design secrets |newspaper=[[The Los Angeles Times]] |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/movies/avengers-deconstructed-helicarrier-stark-tower-design-secrets/ |access-date=May 26, 2013}}</ref>
*Introduced in ''[[The Avengers (2012 film)|The Avengers]]'',<ref>"What we learned from The Avengers trailer" by James Hunt, [http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/1089128/what_we_learned_from_the_avengers_trailer.html] DenofGeek.com. Published on Oct 12, 2011</ref> this version is located in [[Midtown Manhattan]] and powered by its own independent arc reactor, capable of sustaining itself for a year without any cost to the city. The tower's unique power sustainability leads [[Loki (Marvel Comics)|Loki]] to use it to harness the [[Cosmic Cube|Tesseract]] and transport the [[Chitauri]] army to Earth. After the battle between Loki's forces and the Avengers, the upper levels of the tower are destroyed. However, Stark and [[Pepper Potts]] are later seen planning to rebuild and revise it. Furthermore, the tower sits on top of the [[MetLife Building]], with Stark purchasing the building and [[Deconstruction (building)|deconstructing]] its upper half to accommodate the construction of Stark Tower.<ref>{{cite news |last=Boucher |first=Geoff |date=May 24, 2013 |title='Avengers' deconstructed: Helicarrier, Stark Tower design secrets |newspaper=[[The Los Angeles Times]] |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/movies/avengers-deconstructed-helicarrier-stark-tower-design-secrets/ |access-date=May 26, 2013}}</ref>
* In ''[[Captain America: The Winter Soldier]]'', a refurbished image of the Tower is seen, including an aircraft hangar and the Avengers "A" logo.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lussier |first=Germain |date=March 14, 2014 |title=Exclusive: Tony Stark's Avengers Tower Debuts As Easter Egg In 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' |work=[[/Film]] |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/avengers-tower-tony-stark/ |access-date=March 14, 2014}}</ref>
* A refurbished image of the Tower is seen in ''[[Captain America: The Winter Soldier]]'', including an aircraft hangar and the Avengers "A" logo.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lussier |first=Germain |date=March 14, 2014 |title=Exclusive: Tony Stark's Avengers Tower Debuts As Easter Egg In 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' |work=[[/Film]] |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/avengers-tower-tony-stark/ |access-date=March 14, 2014}}</ref>
* In ''[[Avengers: Age of Ultron]]'',<ref>{{cite web |last=Tilly |first=Chris |date=July 16, 2014 |title=Marvel's Kevin Feige Discusses Avengers Tower And Hulkbuster Armor In Age Of Ultron |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/16/marvels-kevin-feige-discusses-avengers-tower-and-hulkbuster-armour-in-age-of-ultron |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140717160742/http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/16/marvels-kevin-feige-discusses-avengers-tower-and-hulkbuster-armour-in-age-of-ultron |archive-date=July 17, 2014 |access-date=July 16, 2014 |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=}}</ref> the Tower is the Avengers' main base and features a lounge area, three laboratory areas, a machine room, a gym, a relaxation area, and a locker room. There, Stark and Banner work on a project and create [[Ultron]]. The Avengers host a celebratory party where Rogers invites [[Sam Wilson (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Sam Wilson]] to attend. Afterwards, Ultron reveals himself as villainous and attacks the Avengers. After a mission, the Avengers return to the Tower along with new recruits [[Wanda Maximoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Wanda Maximoff]] and [[Pietro Maximoff]],<ref>{{cite web |last=White |first=Brett |date=March 25, 2015 |title="Avengers" Fun Facts Reveal New Scarlet Witch, Hulkbuster Details |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/avengers-fun-facts-reveal-new-scarlet-witch-hulkbuster-details |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150327141908/http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/avengers-fun-facts-reveal-new-scarlet-witch-hulkbuster-details |archive-date=March 27, 2015 |access-date=March 25, 2015 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |publisher=}}</ref> where the android [[Vision (Marvel Comics)|Vision]] is created. At the end of the film. the Avengers move out of the Tower and into the [[Avengers Compound (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Avengers Compound]] in [[Upstate New York]].
* In ''[[Avengers: Age of Ultron]]'',<ref>{{cite web |last=Tilly |first=Chris |date=July 16, 2014 |title=Marvel's Kevin Feige Discusses Avengers Tower And Hulkbuster Armor In Age Of Ultron |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/16/marvels-kevin-feige-discusses-avengers-tower-and-hulkbuster-armour-in-age-of-ultron |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140717160742/http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/16/marvels-kevin-feige-discusses-avengers-tower-and-hulkbuster-armour-in-age-of-ultron |archive-date=July 17, 2014 |access-date=July 16, 2014 |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=}}</ref> the Tower is the Avengers' main base and features a lounge area, three laboratory areas, a machine room, a gym, a relaxation area, and a locker room. There, Stark and [[Bruce Banner (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Bruce Banner]] work on a project and create [[Ultron (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Ultron]]. The Avengers host a celebratory party there, where Rogers invites [[Sam Wilson (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Sam Wilson]] to attend and Stark invites [[James Rhodes (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|James Rhodes]]. After the party, Ultron reveals himself and attacks the Avengers. Later, the Avengers return to the Tower along with new recruits [[Wanda Maximoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Wanda Maximoff]] and [[Pietro Maximoff (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Pietro Maximoff]],<ref>{{cite web |last=White |first=Brett |date=March 25, 2015 |title="Avengers" Fun Facts Reveal New Scarlet Witch, Hulkbuster Details |url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/avengers-fun-facts-reveal-new-scarlet-witch-hulkbuster-details |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150327141908/http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/avengers-fun-facts-reveal-new-scarlet-witch-hulkbuster-details |archive-date=March 27, 2015 |access-date=March 25, 2015 |website=[[Comic Book Resources]] |publisher=}}</ref> where the android [[Vision (Marvel Comics)|Vision]] is created.
*In ''[[Captain America: Civil War]],'' the Tower is briefly seen in an [[establishing shot]].
*In ''[[Captain America: Civil War]],'' the Tower is seen briefly in footage shown by [[Thaddeus Ross (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Thaddeus Ross]] to the Avengers of the Battle of New York. It is also briefly seen in an [[establishing shot]] before Stark recruits [[Peter Parker (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Peter Parker]].
* In ''[[Doctor Strange (2016 film)|Doctor Strange]]'', the Tower is seen in an establishing shot before [[Doctor Strange|Stephen Strange]]'s car accident and again during Strange's battle with [[Kaecilius (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Kaecilius]]' Zealots in the Mirror Dimension.
* In ''[[Doctor Strange (2016 film)|Doctor Strange]]'', the Tower is seen in an establishing shot before [[Doctor Strange|Stephen Strange]]'s car accident and again during Strange's battle with [[Kaecilius (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Kaecilius]]' Zealots in the Mirror Dimension.
* In ''[[Spider-Man: Homecoming]]'', the Tower appears when [[Happy Hogan (character)|Happy Hogan]] is inside getting the last of the Avengers’ items transported onto a cargo plane, as the Tower is being sold.
* In ''[[Spider-Man: Homecoming]]'', [[Happy Hogan (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Happy Hogan]] is inside the Tower getting the last of the Avengers' items transported onto a cargo plane, as the Tower is being sold.
* In ''[[Avengers: Infinity War]]'', the Tower is briefly seen when the [[Black Order (comics)|Black Order]]'s Q-Ship arrives in New York.
* In ''[[Avengers: Infinity War]]'', the Tower is briefly seen when the [[Black Order (comics)|Black Order]] arrives in New York.
* In ''[[Avengers: Endgame]]'', an alternate version of the Tower appears when Stark, Rogers, and [[Scott Lang]] quantum time travel to an alternate 2012 timeline to retrieve the [[Infinity Gems|Space and Mind Stones]]. Rogers ends up dueling his alternate self in the Tower.
* In ''[[Avengers: Endgame]]'', an alternate version of the Tower appears when Stark, Rogers, and [[Scott Lang (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Scott Lang]] travel to an alternate timeline to retrieve the [[Infinity Stones|Space and Mind Stones]].
* In ''[[Spider-Man: Far From Home]]'', the Tower, now newly redesigned (with a hole in the middle as a terrace), is seen when Parker swings past it.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hood |first=Cooper |date=July 8, 2019 |title=Avengers Tower Has Changed In Spider-Man: Far From Home - But For Who? |url=https://screenrant.com/spiderman-far-home-avengers-tower-owner-oscorp-baxter/ |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>
* In ''[[Spider-Man: Far From Home]]'', the Tower, now newly redesigned (with a hole in the middle as a terrace), is seen when [[Peter Parker (Marvel Cinematic Universe)|Peter Parker]] swings past it.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hood |first=Cooper |date=July 8, 2019 |title=Avengers Tower Has Changed In Spider-Man: Far From Home - But For Who? |url=https://screenrant.com/spiderman-far-home-avengers-tower-owner-oscorp-baxter/ |website=[[Screen Rant]]}}</ref>


===Video games===
===Video games===
* Stark Tower is a base and level in ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance]]'' video game. After the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier UNN Alpha is damaged by the attack of Dr. Doom's Masters of Evil, Tony Stark offers his property as a provisional base of operations. The heroes are based there up until the mission in the Valley of Spirits, after which they relocate to [[Doctor Strange]]'s [[Sanctum Sanctorum (Marvel Comics)|Sanctum Sanctorum]] to cope with the Masters of Evil's access to the magical knowledge of [[Baron Mordo]] and [[Loki (Marvel Comics)|Loki]]. Later, towards the end of the game, the heroes return to a Doom-warped version of Stark Tower (dubbed "Doomstark" in the game), where the player must assist [[Nick Fury]] on fighting hordes of Iron Man-like drones sent by Doom, and prepare for the upcoming battle in Doom's Castle in Latveria. In a cutscene, Stark states that there are 40 stories in this version of the tower. Also, his lab complex becomes available for navigation after beating the Omega Base mission.
* Stark Tower appears in ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance]]''. After the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier UNN Alpha is damaged in an attack of [[Doctor Doom]]'s [[Masters of Evil]], Tony Stark offers his property as a provisional base of operations. The heroes are based there up until the mission in the Valley of Spirits, after which they relocate to [[Doctor Strange]]'s [[Sanctum Sanctorum (Marvel Comics)|Sanctum Sanctorum]]. Near the end of the game, the heroes return to Stark Tower to free it from Doom's control.
* Stark Tower is a full level in ''[[The Punisher (2005 video game)|The Punisher]]''. Frank Castle infiltrates it after learning that the Eternal Sun gang wants to steal some high technology from the tower. Iron Man appears after Punisher's departure, watching the huge mess the mafia and the vigilante caused.
* Stark Tower appears as a level in ''[[The Punisher (2005 video game)|The Punisher]]''.
* Stark Tower is also a landmark in ''[[The Incredible Hulk (2008 video game)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' and can be destroyed. Within the game it is stated to be the second-tallest building on Manhattan, between [[Empire State Building]] and [[Chrysler Building]].
* Stark Tower appears in ''[[The Incredible Hulk (2008 video game)|The Incredible Hulk]]''. This version is stated to be the second-tallest building on Manhattan, between the [[Empire State Building]] and [[Chrysler Building]].
* Stark Tower appears in ''[[Spider-Man: Web of Shadows]]''. This version serves as a rescue shelter and a temporary hospital during the [[Symbiote (comics)|symbiote]] invasion, housing S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, caravans, airships and un-infected civilians, as well as electric barricades to repel symbiotes.
* Stark Tower is featured in ''[[Spider-Man: Web of Shadows]]''. It is minor at first in that the player can casually visit the spot. Later on, it is one of the most important areas in which the building is the safest possible area (besides Wilson Fisk Industries which is later on another safe zone) due to the [[Symbiote (comics)|symbiote]] invasion. During that time, Stark Tower serves as a rescue shelter and a temporary hospital. [[Black Widow (Natalia Romanova)|Black Widow]] and [[S.H.I.E.L.D.]] use Stark Tower as the safe zone of civilians and boot camp of S.H.I.E.L.D. Spider-Man could rescue civilians and place the civilians at the safe zone besides Security Domes. All S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, caravans, airships and un-infected civilians are located there. To ensure its safety, electric fences are barricaded there which could un-infect a symbiote creature. Black Widow tells about their safe zone and plan to Spider-Man and a released [[Tinkerer]]. At one part of the story, it is under attack by Zombie Symbiote and Slasher Symbiotes who try to open the barriers. Spider-Man helps defeat the Zombie Symbiotes while S.H.I.E.L.D. loads all the civilians into an aircraft. One barrier opens, so Berserker Symbiotes attack and try to get into Stark Tower. Spider-Man calls in an air strike. The air strike eliminates the symbiotes and Stark Tower is safe once again. As in the main comics, the Sentry's Watchtower is on top of the tower.
* Stark Tower appears as a hub level in ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2]]''.
* Stark Tower appears in ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2]]'' as the main hub during Act 1, and as the hub for Iron Man's Pro-Registration side during Act 2. Its layout is identical to how it appeared in ''Marvel: Ultimate Alliance'', but does not allow entry into Iron Man's lab complex. Later in the game, it falls into The Fold's control after the heroes positioned there are defeated.
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* Avengers Tower appears as a hub level in ''[[Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes]]''. Both playable and non-playable heroes, as well as S.H.I.E.L.D. agents can be seen at the tower.
* A room that resembles Stark Tower can be visited by players at the Marvel Super Hero Takeover 2013 event on [[Club Penguin]].
* Stark Tower appears in ''[[Lego Marvel Super Heroes]]''.
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* Avengers Tower is the main headquarters in the video game ''[[Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes]]''. Both playable and non-playable heroes, as well as S.H.I.E.L.D. agents can be seen at the tower.
* Avengers Tower appears as a landmark and hub level in ''[[Lego Marvel's Avengers]]''.
* Stark Tower appears in ''[[Lego Marvel Super Heroes]]''. There is a level where Captain America have to stop [[List of Marvel Comics characters: K#Aldrich Killian|Aldrich Killian]] and [[Mandarin (comics)|Mandarin]] from taking over Stark Tower. A bonus mission at Stark Tower has Iron Man and War Machine setting things up for a party at Stark Tower which also included them going in a dance-off against the Iron Patriot armor.
* The Avengers Tower appears in ''[[Lego Marvel's Avengers]]'' as a landmark and serves a hub to explore inside.
* Avengers Tower appears as a stage in ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite]]''. In the game's story, it is relocated to New Metro City following the merging of the worlds, and serves as the headquarters for the allied heroes.
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* Avengers Tower appears as a landmark in [[Insomniac Games]]' ''[[Spider-Man (video game series)|Spider-Man]]'' series.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paterson |first=Ewan |date=September 7, 2018 |title=Spider-Man PS4: 32 Secrets, References And Easter Eggs You Must Find |url=https://whatculture.com/gaming/spider-man-ps4-32-secrets-references-and-easter-eggs-you-must-find |access-date=August 14, 2022 |website=[[WhatCulture]] |language=en}}</ref>
* The Avengers Tower briefing room appears as a stage in ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite]]''. In the game's story, the tower now appears as part of New Metro City following the merging of the worlds, and serves as the headquarters for the allied heroes. However, it later comes under attack by the forces of [[Ultron]] [[Sigma (Mega Man X)|Sigma]] and [[Jedah Dohma]].
* Stark Tower appears in ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3]]''.
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* The Avengers Tower appears as a recurring landmark in the ''[[Spider-Man (Insomniac Games series)|Marvel's Spider-Man]]'' series developed by [[Insomniac Games]]. In ''[[Spider-Man (2018 video game)|Marvel's Spider-Man]]'' (2018), it is revealed that [[Peter Parker (Insomniac Games character)|Peter Parker]] had managed to capture the criminal [[Sandman (Marvel Comics)|Sandman]] some time prior to the events of the game, and had him contained in a vial that he stored in a school backpack that he had webbed to the top of the Tower.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paterson |first=Ewan |date=2018-09-07 |title=Spider-Man PS4: 32 Secrets, References And Easter Eggs You Must Find |url=https://whatculture.com/gaming/spider-man-ps4-32-secrets-references-and-easter-eggs-you-must-find |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=[[WhatCulture]] |language=en}}</ref>
* The Stark Tower appears in the digital collectible card game ''[[Marvel Snap]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thwaites |first=Sarah |date=2022-11-17 |title=Every Marvel Snap location (and what they do) |url=https://www.polygon.com/guides/23463426/marvel-snap-full-location-list-zones-abilities |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Danielson |first=Matthew |date=2022-10-30 |title=Every Location in Marvel Snap (& How They Work) |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-snap-location-uses-effects/ |access-date=2023-08-04 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Stark Tower appears in ''[[Marvel Snap]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thwaites |first=Sarah |date=November 17, 2022 |title=Every Marvel Snap location (and what they do) |url=https://www.polygon.com/guides/23463426/marvel-snap-full-location-list-zones-abilities |access-date=August 4, 2023 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Danielson |first=Matthew |date=October 30, 2022 |title=Every Location in Marvel Snap (& How They Work) |url=https://screenrant.com/marvel-snap-location-uses-effects/ |access-date=August 4, 2023 |website=[[Screen Rant]] |language=en}}</ref>


===Toys===
===Merchandise===
* Stark Tower features as a location in Marvel's ''[[VS System]]'' trading card game.
* Stark Tower appears in ''[[VS System]]''.
* Avengers Tower is also a [[Lego Super Heroes]] set.
* Avengers Tower appears in [[Lego Super Heroes]].


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 14:46, 19 August 2024

Stark Tower
The Main Tower of the Stark Tower Complex when Sentry's Watchtower was still attached.
First appearanceThe New Avengers #3 (February 2005)
In-universe information
Other name(s)Avengers Tower
TypeBuilding
LocationsManhattan, New York City
CharactersMighty Avengers
Dark Avengers
New Avengers
Avengers
Iron Man
PublisherMarvel Comics

The Stark Tower Complex is a high-rise building complex appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA, the complex is named after its owner Tony Stark, who is the alter ego of the superhero Iron Man. The structure is composed of a 93-story Main Tower flanked by a 35-story South Building and 55-story North Building. Located at the top of the Main Tower was the Watchtower of the superhero The Sentry, but it has been replaced by Heimdall's observatory.

The Main Tower is informally known as Avengers Tower, as it serves as the headquarters of the superhero team, the Avengers, similar to the Avengers Mansion. Currently, the main Stark Tower is located in Broadway, occupying the space where the Condé Nast Building is in the real world.

The Stark Tower, eventually changed to Avengers Tower, has been shown in various films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with The Avengers (2012).

Fictional history

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The Stark Tower Complex was built as a world-class financial and business facility to complement the Midtown Manhattan business district. The building was completed as a gleaming beacon of modern architecture after four years of excavation and construction. It is located in the vicinity of Manhattan's Columbus Circle approximately 10 blocks north of the Baxter Building, headquarters of the superhero team the Fantastic Four.

While initially intending to use the top three floors of the Main Tower as his state-of-the-art bachelor pad, Stark gave them over to the Avengers as their base of operations after their former base, Avengers Mansion, was destroyed.[1] Longtime Mansion caretaker Edwin Jarvis was asked to resume his duties in the new location. Later, when the Sentry became a member of the Avengers, his long-hidden Watchtower appeared, integrating itself atop the Main Tower and the building's existing architecture.[2] Serving as both Sentry's headquarters and as the private residences of Robert Reynolds and his wife Lindy, the 20-story watchtower is operated and maintained by CLOC (Centrally Located Organic Computer), a near-sentient computer of Sentry's own design. The lower levels of the Main Tower, along with both the South and North Buildings, are largely occupied with Stark's subsidiaries and non-profit organizations.

After the passing of the Superhuman Registration Act (SRA), Iron Man was tapped to head the task force charged with enforcing the Act. Subsequently, Stark Tower became the base of operations of the task force. The controversy surrounding the SRA broke the Avengers team apart leaving Tony Stark to form a new team, the Mighty Avengers, who continue to occupy the Main Tower's higher levels. When the Tower became the headquarters of the SRA task force, it was assigned by the government a squad of Cape-Killer guards with the call sign "Force Unit 9".[3][4]

In World War Hulk, a violent battle between the Hulk and Iron Man nearly destroyed Stark Tower.[5] The tower was rebuilt by Stark under his S.H.I.E.L.D. organization, making it S.H.I.E.L.D. property.

Stark Tower becomes the setting for a multi-issue conflict between humans and a murderous Skrull hunting them for sport. During Secret Invasion, many non-powered New York citizens, including Daily Bugle reporter Ben Urich, end up at Stark Tower. Unfortunately, it had become the hunting ground for a Skrull. He is shown killing most of the members of a design firm that had rented space in the building. Ben Urich regains control of the security shutters and the Skrull is tricked into throwing itself out a high window. It dies on impact.[6]

When Norman Osborn took over S.H.I.E.L.D. and renamed it H.A.M.M.E.R., he also took ownership of the tower.[7] After Osborn is removed from power following the Siege of Asgard, the tower is returned to Stark. With the Sentry's death, his watch tower disappeared from the rooftop where it is replaced by Heimdall's observatory as sign of solidarity between Earth and Asgard.[8]

In Fear Itself, the Thing becomes Angir, the Breaker of Souls, after acquiring an Asgardian hammer and destroys the Tower.[9] A new tower was later built on the site of the original.[10]

When the Avengers fell under S.H.I.E.L.D.'s authority, S.H.I.E.L.D. took over the Stark Tower, and made it their Golgotha station.[11]

During the Secret Wars storyline, Stark Tower is destroyed by the Children of Tomorrow during the incursion between Earth-616 and Earth-1610.[12]

Following an eight-month ellipsis, Tony, who is suffering financial difficulties at the time, is forced to sell the rebuilt Stark Tower to a Chinese company called Qeng Enterprises.[13] Tony and the rest of the Avengers relocate to another Stark Tower near Time Square.[14][15]

Reception

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Critical response

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George Marston of Newsarama included the Avengers Tower in their "Best Superhero Headquarters And Hideouts Of All Time" list.[16] Comic Book Resources ranked the Avengers Tower 1st in their "10 Most Iconic Superhero Hideouts In Marvel Comics" list,[17] and ranked the Stark Tower 6th in their "Avengers 10 Best Headquarters" list.[18]

Other versions

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Marvel Adventures

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An alternate version of the Stark Tower appears in Marvel Adventures: The Avengers. It serves as the Avengers' base. The roster who live in it are Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, Spider-Man, Giant Girl, Wolverine, and Storm.

Ultimate Universe

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An alternate version of the Stark Tower appears in the Ultimate Universe as the corporate headquarters of Stark/Stane, one of the largest companies of the technocratic North American Union, a power bloc that includes the former United States territories after its central government was dissolved in 1969. It served as an office of Howard Stark and Obadiah Stane as both jointly were responsible for running the corporation as business parners, with Stark heading research and development and operating as Iron Man while Stane served as its public face.[19]

After Obadiah Stane is killed during a assault on a international event in Latveria and Howard Stark disappears inside the City, the Maker's Council takes advantage of the resulting power vacuum and Tony Stark's rebellion against their rule over Earth, conducting a false flag attack on the Tower by making use of a Stark/Stane satellite, framing Tony and his allies as terrorists.[20]

In other media

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Television

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Film

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Avengers Tower as depicted in Marvel Studios' Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Stark Tower, and later renamed Avengers Tower, appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe:

Video games

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Merchandise

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References

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  1. ^ "Every Avengers Headquarters (So Far)".
  2. ^ New Avengers #10
  3. ^ "New Avengers #25 Script (jinxworld.com)" (DOC). Retrieved 2007-12-17.
  4. ^ Brian Michael Bendis (w), Jim Cheung (p), Livesay (i). "New Avengers Disassembled" New Avengers, no. 25 (December 2006). Marvel Comics.
  5. ^ World War Hulk #1 (August 2007)
  6. ^ Secret Invasion: Front Line 1–5
  7. ^ Dark Avengers #1
  8. ^ Siege #4 (2010)
  9. ^ Avengers (vol. 4) #14
  10. ^ Avengers Assemble #1
  11. ^ Avengers (vol. 5) #35
  12. ^ Secret Wars (vol. 2) #1
  13. ^ Avengers (vol. 6) #0
  14. ^ Brian Michael Bendis (w), David Marquez (p), David Marquez (i). Invincible Iron Man (vol. 2), no. 1 (October 2015). Marvel Comics.
  15. ^ "New Brevoort Formspring". Retrieved 2015-10-11.
  16. ^ Marston, George (January 14, 2023). "The best superhero headquarters and hideouts of all time". Newsarama. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  17. ^ Avina, Anthony (September 6, 2019). "10 Most Iconic Superhero Hideouts In Marvel Comics, Ranked". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  18. ^ Allan, Scoot (March 2, 2020). "The Avengers 10 Best Headquarters, Ranked". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  19. ^ Ultimate Invasion #2. Marvel Comics.
  20. ^ Ultimate Universe #1. Marvel Comics.
  21. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (March 8, 2013). "Disney XD Sets Premieres for Marvel-ous New Avengers and Hulk Animated Series". TVLine.
  22. ^ Fischer, Russ (March 19, 2015). "New 'Daredevil' Motion Poster Has Avengers Tower and Glimpse of a New Costume". /Film.
  23. ^ Burton, Jamie (July 7, 2021). ""Loki" Episode 5 was filled with Easter eggs to please hardcore Marvel fans". Newsweek.
  24. ^ "What we learned from The Avengers trailer" by James Hunt, [1] DenofGeek.com. Published on Oct 12, 2011
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  26. ^ Lussier, Germain (March 14, 2014). "Exclusive: Tony Stark's Avengers Tower Debuts As Easter Egg In 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'". /Film. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  27. ^ Tilly, Chris (July 16, 2014). "Marvel's Kevin Feige Discusses Avengers Tower And Hulkbuster Armor In Age Of Ultron". IGN. Archived from the original on July 17, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  28. ^ White, Brett (March 25, 2015). ""Avengers" Fun Facts Reveal New Scarlet Witch, Hulkbuster Details". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on March 27, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  29. ^ Hood, Cooper (July 8, 2019). "Avengers Tower Has Changed In Spider-Man: Far From Home - But For Who?". Screen Rant.
  30. ^ Paterson, Ewan (September 7, 2018). "Spider-Man PS4: 32 Secrets, References And Easter Eggs You Must Find". WhatCulture. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
  31. ^ Thwaites, Sarah (November 17, 2022). "Every Marvel Snap location (and what they do)". Polygon. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
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