- his creation was inspired by billionaire adventurer & inventor Howard Hughes!
- has been a member of the Hellfire Club, the Illuminati, S.H.I.E.L.D., and the Guardians of the Galaxy as well as various Avengers teams!
- owns the former secret US military base Area 51!
- was listed by Forbes.com as the fourth wealthiest fictional character with a net worth of US$8.8 billion!
- was once director of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
- inspired the character of Nathan Stark on Eureka!
- was almost played on screen by Tom Cruise instead of Robert Downey, Jr.!
