The Iron Giant
Basic Information
Full Name: The Iron Giant
Aliases/Nicknames: “Giant” as named by Hogarth Hughes
Age: Unknown (mentally around 9 - 11 human years of age)
Gender: Male
Occupation: Giant Robot
Affiliation: Hogarth Hughes, Town’s People
Appearance
Height: 50 feet tall
Build: Slender, robotic
Eye Color: White glowing eyes (turn red when weapons are seen)2
Hair Color: Not applicable
Distinguishing Features: Metallic, can transform and reassemble parts
Background
Place of Origin: Another world
Family: Not applicable
Education: Learns from experiences on Earth
History: Crash-landed on Earth and befriended by Hogarth Hughes
Personality
Traits: Genial, curious, innocent, helpful, caring, gentle, kind, friendly, heroic,
strong, brave1
Likes: Friendship, learning, peace
Dislikes: Violence, being forced into defense mode
Strengths: Immense strength, indestructibility, self-repairing function, flight
Weaknesses: Initially, difficulty controlling suit’s defensive programming1
Abilities
Skills: Advanced combat, matter ingestion, dream projection
Powers (if applicable): Flight, immense strength
Equipment/Tools: Arm cannon, laser vision, tri scorpion cannons, energy claw,
spark spinner gun, energy cannon
Relationships
Allies: Hogarth Hughes, Annie Hughes, Dean McCoppin, General Rogard and US
Army
Enemies: Kent Mansley (arch-nemesis), General Rogard (formerly), Soldiers
(formerly)
Romantic Interests: Not applicable
Mentors: Hogarth Hughes (teaches him values)
Proteges: Not applicable
Story Arcs
Notable Events: Sacrificing himself to save the town from a missile
Character Development: Learns the value of life and chooses to be a hero
Challenges/Conflicts: Struggles with his own nature as a weapon
Quotes
Catchphrases: “You are who you choose to be.”
Notable Dialogue: Not specified
Trivia
Interesting Facts: Based on the title character of “The Iron Man,” a 1968 novel by
Ted Hughes
Influences: Cold War era, science fiction
Cultural Impact: Significant, with a strong message about choice and identity
Probable Death Battle Victor
Vs Marty McFly: The Iron Giant wins with 95% probability. His size and weaponry
surpass Marty’s technology.
Vs Robin Hood: The Iron Giant wins with 98% probability. Robin’s arrows would be
ineffective against his metal body.
Vs T-800 Terminator: The Iron Giant wins with 90% probability. His advanced
weaponry and size give him the advantage.
Vs The Master Chief: The Iron Giant wins with 80% probability. Despite Master
Chief’s combat skills, the Giant’s sheer power is greater.
Vs Wonder Woman: Wonder Woman wins with 60% probability. Her divine powers
and combat skills could potentially overcome the Giant’s strength.
References
First Appearance: The Iron Giant (1999)
Creators: Based on a book by Ted Hughes, adapted by Brad Bird
Portrayed by (if applicable): Voiced by Vin Diesel