Who Is Claude Starkowitz? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Claude Starkowitz is a Marvel comic book character, with over 8 comic issue appearances. A mechanic whom could be found aiding Howard the Duck on many occasions. He looked a lot Tony Stark, even telling people he was his cousin.

Who is Claude Starkowitz?

Origin Claude Starkowitz was something of a disconnected mecanic. He was friends with Lee Switzler, another entrapeneur. Claude would frequently make outlandish statements implying that he was Tony Stark's cousin. Creation Claude Starkowitz was created by Bill Mantlo and Gene Coland and first appeared in Howard the Duck issue 30 (1979). Major Story Arcs Stark-Related? Claude was contacted by lee Switzler into helping him and his griend Howard the Duck. Claude, honering this request, invented Howard the Duck's "Iron Duck" armor. It bore a striking resemblance to Tony "Iron Man" Stark. While the Iron Duck armor of his own invention was effective enough to get the job done, it almost killed its wearer, Howard.

Key facts

Claude Starkowitz is of human origin and first appeared in "If This Be Bongsday!". The character is published by Marvel. With 8 recorded issue appearances, Claude Starkowitz ranks among the most featured characters in comics.