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The '''Stark Tower Complex''' is a fictional high-rise building complex appearing in ]s published by ]. Located in ], New York City, USA, the complex is named after its owner Tony Stark, who is the alter ego of the ] ]. 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 Located at the top of the Main Tower was the Watchtower of the superhero ], but it has been replaced by ]'s observatory. The Main Tower is informally known as '''Avengers Tower''', as it serves as the headquarters of the superhero team, the ], similar to the ]. Currently, the main Stark Tower is located in ], occupying the space where the ] is in the real world. The '''Stark Tower Complex''' is a high-rise building complex appearing in ]s published by ]. Located in ], New York City, USA, the complex is named after its owner Tony Stark, who is the alter ego of the ] ]. 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 Located at the top of the Main Tower was the Watchtower of the superhero ], but it has been replaced by ]'s observatory.


The Stark Tower eventually changed to Avengers Tower has been shown in the films starting with '']'' set in the ]. The Main Tower is informally known as '''Avengers Tower''', as it serves as the headquarters of the superhero team, the ], similar to the ]. Currently, the main Stark Tower is located in ], occupying the space where the ] is in the real world.

The Stark Tower, eventually changed to Avengers Tower, has been shown in various films set in the ], beginning with ] (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 ] after four years of excavation and construction. It is located in the vicinity of Manhattan's ] approximately 10 blocks north of the ], headquarters of the superhero team the ]. 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 ] after four years of excavation and construction. It is located in the vicinity of Manhattan's ] approximately 10 blocks north of the ], headquarters of the superhero team the ].


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, ], was destroyed. Longtime caretaker of the Avengers Mansion ] 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, ], 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 ] 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 ] (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 ], 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 ] 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) | accessdate = 2007-12-17 |format=DOC}}</ref><ref>{{Comic book reference | 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 ] (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 ], 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 ] 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 ], a violent battle between ] and Iron Man nearly caused the collapse of Stark Tower.<ref>''World War Hulk'' #1 (Aug. 2007)</ref> The tower was rebuilt by Stark under his ] organization, making it S.H.I.E.L.D. property. In '']'', a violent battle between the ] and Iron Man nearly destroyed Stark Tower.<ref>''World War Hulk'' #1 (August 2007)</ref> The tower was rebuilt by Stark under his ] 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 "]", many non-powered New York citizens, including '']'' reporter Ben Urich, end up at Stark Tower. Unfortunately, it had become the hunting ground for a ]. 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 ] hunting them for sport. During '']'', many non-powered New York citizens, including '']'' 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 ] 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 ], 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 ].<ref>''Siege'' #4 (2010)</ref> When ] took over S.H.I.E.L.D. and renamed it ], he also took ownership of the tower.<ref>Dark Avengers #1</ref> After Osborn is removed from power following the ], 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 ].<ref>''Siege'' #4 (2010)</ref>


During the events of the '']'' storyline, ] acquired a hammer. This transformed him into a being with Asgardian-like power called Angir: Breaker of Souls. ] 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 #14</ref> In '']'', the ] 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> During the '']'' 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 ], 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>
During the '']'' storyline, Stark Tower is destroyed by the Children of Tomorrow during the incursion between Earth-616 and Earth-1610.<ref>''Secret Wars'' #1</ref>


== Reception ==
⚫ Following an eight-month ], 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 #0''</ref> Tony and the rest of the Avengers relocate to another Stark Tower which had been built near Time Square.<ref>{{Comic book reference | 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 | accessdate = 2015-10-11 }}</ref>

=== Critical response ===
George Marston of '']'' 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=] |language=en}}</ref> '']'' 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=] |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=] |language=en}}</ref>


==Other versions== ==Other versions==


===Marvel Adventures=== ===Marvel Adventures===
Stark Tower serves as the Avengers' base in '']''. The roster who live in it are ], ], ], ]. ], ], and ]. An alternate version of the Stark Tower appears in '']''. It serves as the Avengers' base. The roster who live in it are ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].

⚫ ===Ultimate Universe===
An alternate version of the Stark Tower appears in the ] as the corporate headquarters of Stark/Stane, one of the largest companies of the ] 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>


After Obadiah Stane is killed during an assault on an international event in ] and Howard Stark disappears inside the city, the ] takes advantage of the resulting power vacuum and Tony Stark's rebellion against their rule over Earth, conducting a ] attack on the Tower by making use of a Stark/Stane satellite, framing Tony and his ] as terrorists.<ref>''Ultimate Universe'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>
⚫ ===Ultimate Marvel===
In the '']'' universe, Stark Tower is the residence of Tony Stark, Thor, and Jane Foster.


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


===Television=== ===Television===
* Stark Tower appears in '']'', though it is only seen in a few episodes since the team is based out of the ] 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 '']'', though it is only seen in a few episodes since the team is primarily based in the ]. It is prominently featured in the episode "Alone Against A.I.M.", where ] raids the Tower and unleashes ] to target Tony Stark.
* Avengers Tower appears in '']''.
* In '']'', 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|url=http://tvline.com/2013/03/08/disney-xd-premiere-dates-avengers-hulk|title=Disney XD Sets Premieres for Marvel-ous New Avengers and Hulk Animated Series|publisher=TV Line|date=March 8, 2013}}</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 '']''.
⚫ * Avengers Tower appears in a motion poster advertisements for '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/daredevil-motion-poster/|title=New ‘Daredevil’ Motion Poster Has Avengers Tower and Glimpse of a New Costume|publisher=]|date=March 19, 2015}}</ref> '']'', '']'' and '']''. However, in all four shows, the ], which actually exists there, appears instead.
* Stark Tower, modeled after the Marvel Cinematic Universe incarnation, appears in '']''.<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=]}}</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 ] from taking over his satellites.
* Stark Tower appears in '']''.
* Stark Tower appears in '']''.
⚫ * Avengers Tower appears in advertisements for '']'',<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=]}}</ref> '']'', '']'' and '']''. However, in all four shows, the ], which actually exists there, appears instead.
* Avengers Tower appears in '']''.
* Avengers Tower serves as the Avengers' headquarters in '']''.
* An alternate version of the Tower, named '''Qeng Tower''', makes a cameo appearance in the '']'' (2021) episode "]".<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=]}}</ref>
* Avengers Tower appears in '']''.


===Film=== ===Film===
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*Stark Tower features as a location in '']''.<ref>"What we learned from The Avengers trailer" by James Hunt, . Published on Oct 12, 2011</ref> Recently constructed in ] by ], 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 ] to select the tower as the prime location to harness the ] and open a wormhole to draw ] 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 ] insignia that adorned one side of the tower (the only remaining letter is an '<nowiki/>'''A'''', as a nod to the Avengers). Tony and ] 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 in the film show this version of Stark Tower projecting out from within the bottom half of the ]. The MetLife Building was purchased by Stark, who had the upper portion of the building ] to accommodate the construction of Stark Tower.<ref>{{cite news|last=Boucher|first=Geoff|title=‘Avengers’ deconstructed: Helicarrier, Stark Tower design secrets|url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/movies/avengers-deconstructed-helicarrier-stark-tower-design-secrets/|accessdate=26 May 2013|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|date=24 May 2013}}</ref> *Introduced in '']'',<ref>"What we learned from The Avengers trailer" by James Hunt, {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427140127/http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/1089128/what_we_learned_from_the_avengers_trailer.html |date=2012-04-27 }} DenofGeek.com. Published on Oct 12, 2011</ref> this version is located in ] 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 ] to use it to harness the ] and transport the ] army to Earth. After the battle between Loki's forces and the Avengers, the upper levels of the tower are destroyed. However, Stark and ] are later seen planning to rebuild and revise it. Furthermore, the tower sits on top of the ], with Stark purchasing the building and ] 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=] |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/movies/avengers-deconstructed-helicarrier-stark-tower-design-secrets/ |access-date=May 26, 2013}}</ref>
* A refurbished Stark Tower design, now known as Avengers Tower, appears in '']''. This tower is very similar to the one seen in ''The Avengers'', but features several changes, including an aircraft hangar and the STARK sign being replaced with the Avengers "A" logo.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lussier|first=Germain|title=Exclusive: Tony Stark’s Avengers Tower Debuts As Easter Egg In ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/avengers-tower-tony-stark/|accessdate=14 March 2014|work=]|date=14 March 2014}}</ref> * A refurbished image of the Tower is seen in '']'', 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=] |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/avengers-tower-tony-stark/ |access-date=March 14, 2014}}</ref>
* Avengers Tower appears in '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/16/marvels-kevin-feige-discusses-avengers-tower-and-hulkbuster-armour-in-age-of-ultron|title=Marvel's Kevin Feige Discusses Avengers Tower And Hulkbuster Armour In Age Of Ultron|last=Tilly|first=Chris|publisher=]|date=July 16, 2014|accessdate=July 16, 2014|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6R6ybGuqg?url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/07/16/marvels-kevin-feige-discusses-avengers-tower-and-hulkbuster-armour-in-age-of-ultron|archivedate=July 16, 2014|deadurl=no|df=}}</ref> In the film, the Tower is the Avengers' main headquarters and features a lounge area, three laboratory areas, a machine room, a gym, a relaxation area and a locker room.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/avengers-fun-facts-reveal-new-scarlet-witch-hulkbuster-details|title="Avengers" Fun Facts Reveal New Scarlet Witch, Hulkbuster Details|last=White|first=Brett|publisher=]|date=March 25, 2015|accessdate=March 25, 2015|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6XJ8f4nx7?url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/avengers-fun-facts-reveal-new-scarlet-witch-hulkbuster-details|archivedate=March 26, 2015|deadurl=yes|df=}}</ref> The team however move out of the tower at the end of the film and relocate to a new headquarters in Upstate New York. * In '']'',<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=] }}</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 ] work on a project and create ]. The Avengers host a celebratory party there, where Rogers invites ] to attend and Stark invites ]. After the party, Ultron reveals himself and attacks the Avengers. Later, the Avengers return to the Tower along with new recruits ] and ],<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=] }}</ref> where the android ] is created.
*In ''],'' the Tower is briefly seen in an ].
* Avengers Tower appears twice in '']''. First seen before ]'s car crash and second during Strange's battle in the Mirror Dimension. * In '']'', the Tower is seen in an establishing shot before ]'s car accident and again during Strange's battle with ]' Zealots in the Mirror Dimension.
* Avengers Tower appears in '']'', where it is revealed that Tony Stark is planning to sell it in order to complete the Avengers' move to their new headquarters in Upstate New York. A cargo plane, which was used to transport items remaining in the tower, was hijacked by ] and later stopped by ], who managed to save the cargo before it could be stolen.
* In '']'', ] is inside the Tower getting the last of the Avengers' items transported onto a cargo plane, as the Tower is being sold.
*Avengers Tower appears briefly in a ] of Manhattan in '']'', when ] and ] arrive on behalf of ] to retrieve the ] from ].
* In '']'', the Tower is briefly seen when the ] arrives in New York.
* In '']'', an alternate version of the Tower appears when Stark, Rogers, and ] travel to an alternate timeline to retrieve the ].
* In '']'', the Tower, now newly redesigned (with a hole in the middle as a terrace), is seen when ] 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=]}}</ref>
* In '']'' it is revealed that ] has purchased the tower and uses it as a base to meet the members of the Thunderbolts.


===Video games=== ===Video games===
* Stark Tower is a base and level in '']'' 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 ]'s ] to cope with the Masters of Evil's access to the magical knowledge of ] and ]. 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 ] 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 '']''. After the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier UNN Alpha is damaged in an attack of ]'s ], 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 ]'s ]. 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 '']''. 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 '']''.
* Stark Tower is also a landmark in '']'' and can be destroyed. Within the game it is stated to be the second-tallest building on Manhattan, between ] and ]. * Stark Tower appears in '']''. This version is stated to be the second-tallest building on Manhattan, between the ] and ].
* Stark Tower appears in '']''. This version serves as a rescue shelter and a temporary hospital during the ] 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 '']''. 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 ] invasion. During that time, Stark Tower serves as a rescue shelter and a temporary hospital. ] and ] 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 ]. 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 '']''.
* Stark Tower appears in '']'' 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.
⚫ * Avengers Tower appears as a hub level in '']''. 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 ].
* Stark Tower appears in '']''.
⚫ * Avengers Tower is the main headquarters in the video game '']''. 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 '']''.
* Stark Tower appears in '']''. There is a level where Captain America have to stop ] and ] 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 '']'' as a landmark and serves a hub to explore inside. * Avengers Tower appears as a stage in '']''. 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.
* Avengers Tower appears as a landmark in ]' '']'' 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=] |language=en}}</ref>
* The Avengers Tower briefing room appears as a stage in '']''. 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 ] ] and ].
* The Avengers Tower appears in the 2018 '']'' video game as a landmark. * Stark Tower appears in '']''.
* Stark Tower appears in '']''.<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=] |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=] |language=en}}</ref>


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


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Marvel Comics location
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

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 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. 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".

In World War Hulk, a violent battle between the Hulk and Iron Man nearly destroyed Stark Tower. 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.

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. 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.

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

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.

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

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. Tony and the rest of the Avengers relocate to another Stark Tower near Time Square.

Reception

Critical response

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

Other versions

Marvel Adventures

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

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.

After Obadiah Stane is killed during an assault on an 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.

In other media

Television

Film

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

Merchandise

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