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Actually no. Lee went for creating a likeable disagreeable character because he was at the time pretty much everything people didn't like, a rich, industrialist, who made weapons. Not because he was the "lovable jerk" current pop culture adores (e.g.: House MD, Sheldon Cooper, etc.).

Not to mention even post-captivity, Tony wasn't a jerk. He put himself before others, helped his friends, and felt resposible for everything. We're talking about a man who can't see himself in the mirror because he hates himself and thinks he's not doing good enough for the world.

Well, yes. I guess it was a good development for Falcon, even though I'd rather they didn't take the mantle away from Steve in the first place. If you think about it, in the last few years, he's been more Steve Rogers than Captain America.