KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 5 -- A career spanning 50 years, legendary comic book artist Bob Layton hasn't just contributed to the industry but has helped shape its very foundations, bringing iconic superhero stories to life, such as Marvel's Iron Man, Hercules and many others.

Making his first-ever visit to Malaysia at the soft launch of the Collektr Experience Centre - the country's first collector hub, located in Amcorp Mall - a media press conference was held yesterday where Layton shared stories from his 50-year career, reflecting on the legacy of his work.

Among the many questions posed during the session, one stood out: who Layton believed could take on the role of Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), post-Robert Downey Jr.

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