
In 2008, the film Iron Man caused quite a stir at the box office and received significant critical praise, marking the beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and introducing us to Tony Stark, the wealthy, brilliant inventor of the armored suit, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr. Since then, various characters in the MCU have donned the iron suits, both heroic and villainous. However, Riri Williams stands out as a unique hero due to her distinct differences from Tony Stark.
Williams is not just a carbon copy of Stark; she’s a prodigious inventor in her own right. Unlike Stark, whose heroics are sustained by an endless supply of financial resources, Williams is young, resourceful, and hails from a background significantly different than Stark’s. The upcoming film Ironheart underscores these differences and paves a new, uncharted path for Williams in the MCU.