#12: Tony Stark (Iron Man)
Marvel changed cinema forever in 2008 by centering a superhero who was deeply flawed. Tony began as a cocky billionaire, yet major trauma left him an anxious wreck. Rather than talk about his post-traumatic stress, he spent days awake, building more armor. That made him resonate with viewers: despite the sci-fi setting, his problems felt real.

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