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- "Fifty years later, Captain America is still saving my ass."
- ―Howard Stark[src]
Howard Anthony Stark is a co-founder of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Biography[]
World War II[]
Howard Stark worked closely alongside Peggy Carter and the United States Army during World War II. In this time, Stark encountered King Azzuri, who supplied the Allied Powers with Vibranium, which Stark used to create a shield. Stark worked alongside Captain America and his best friend Bucky Barnes, both of which went missing during the war, with Stark hearing rumors of the latter being captured by the Soviet Union.
After the war, Stark and Carter founded S.H.I.E.L.D., a peacekeeping organization, where they would employ and work with Hank Pym, Bill Foster, and Wendy Lawson on various scientific projects. Stark also had a son, Tony, who Stark would be absent from frequently throughout his childhood.[2]
Assembling a Team[]
- "With that kind of firepower, I don't know that there's a person on Earth who can stop him."
"Not one person working alone, but a team, made up of the best our little planet has to offer." - ―Howard Stark and Peggy Carter[src]
When an Peter Quill landed on Earth, S.H.I.E.L.D. learned that he had brought destruction to multiple solar systems. Stark worried that no one would be able to stop Quill, but Peggy Carter informed him of her idea to form a team of enhanced individuals.
Stark and Peggy Carter see Winter Soldier
Included on Carter's list was former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Hank Pym. Stark called Pym, who was still upset at him, and informed Pym of the situation. Despite their differences, Pym agreed to join the fight, and Stark greeted him along with Bill Foster and King T'Chaka at the base. Winter Soldier was sent to assist the team, and Carter discussed him being Bucky Barnes with Stark, who felt that Barnes no longer existed. The team were then taken to Wendy Lawson, who joined the team as they headed for Coney Island to apprehend Quill.[2]
Team Meeting[]
Stark learns about Ego's Expansion
The team returned, now joined by Thor, successfully captured Peter Quill and brought him to the base. The team listened to Thor explain the Ego's Expansion, revealing that a celestial seedling was responsible for the destruction caused to many planets. But when, Quill escaped from custody, Thor discusses killing the boy, which Stark objected towards. They then witnessed the arrival of Ego as the seedling began to activate, so they decided to find Quill and have him defeat his father.[2]
Reaching Bucky Barnes[]
Stark oversees the battle from the base
- "Bucky, when you see that kid, all you see is a target. But I see a future. The life he can lead, the good he can do. And I see it in you too."
"You don't know me." - ―Howard Stark and Winter Soldier[src]
As some of the team went to locate Peter Quill and the others went to face Ego in the Mojave Desert, Stark remained at the base with Hope van Dyne.
Stark gets through to Bucky Barnes
Stark was told by Peggy Carter to get the seedling away, so Stark contacted Winter Soldier, but was unable to reach him. Realizing Winter Soldier was about to kill Quill, Stark intercepted his transmission and told him not to go through with it. Stark reminded Winter Soldier that he could still be the good person Steve Rogers knew he was. Stark was successful in stopping Winter Soldier, but Ego was able to steal the seedling. Fortunately, Quill was brought to his father, where he defeated him.[2]
New Mission[]
Stark discusses Winter Soldier's status
- "Something broke through that day in Missouri. The Winter Soldier may be out there, but I'm pretty sure Bucky Barnes is out there with him."
- ―Howard Stark[src]
The team celebrated their victory at Hank Pym's house. Stark was asked about Winter Soldier's status, so he reported that they didn't know where he was, but Stark took comfort in knowing that Bucky Barnes had returned. After they ate, Thor informed them that Ego was still alive, so the team decided to join him in destroying the celestial.[2]
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