Edwin Jarvis

Edwin Jarvis
Edwin Jarvis. Art by Jim Cheung.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Tales of Suspense #59 (Nov 1964)
Created by	Stan Lee (writer) Don Heck (artist)
In-story information
Full name	Edwin Jarvis
Supporting character of	Avengers Iron Man Spider-Man
Notable aliases	Crimson Cowl
Abilities	Trained unarmed combatant

Edwin Jarvis is a supporting character in the Marvel Comics titles Iron Man, The Avengers and Spider-Man. He is the loyal household butler of the Stark family. Since the 1990s, the character has appeared heavily in media adaptations of Iron Man and Avengers stories, and is commonly reimagined as J.A.R.V.I.S., an artificial intelligence that assists the superhero Iron Man.

In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, J.A.R.V.I.S. is voiced by Paul Bettany in the live-action Iron Man films while Edwin Jarvis is portrayed by James D'Arcy in the ABC television series Agent Carter.

In 2012, Edwin Jarvis was ranked 25th in IGN's list of "The Top 50 Avengers".

Jarvis first appeared in Tales of Suspense #59 (November 1964), and was created by Stan Lee and Don Heck. Jarvis received an entry in the Official Mightiest Heroes! from an Avengers backup story featuring Jarvis.

Born of modest origins, Edwin Jarvis served in the British RAF during World War II and was its champion boxer three years running. He later moved to the United States where he became manservant to Howard Stark and Maria Stark and watched over the Starks' mansion even after the two deaths.

When Iron Man (Tony Stark) called the Avengers' first meeting and donated the Stark house as the Avengers Mansion headquarters, Jarvis grew accustomed to the guests and served the Avengers for many years thereafter, acting as a father figure to some of the newcomers. Jarvis was there for the first guest, the time-lost Captain America (Steve Rogers), to be a member of the Avengers. He was the only one to stay with the Avengers for their entire existence, a distinction not even Captain America can claim. As a result, Captain America has stated that Jarvis should be just as much of an Avenger as he is.