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<b>Summer heroes</b><br>
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<i> By Jevon Phillips, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer</i><br>
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Archaeologists, pandas, fashionistas ... oh my! From a guy decked out in a super shiny suit of armor to a squabbling pair of FBI agents, this summer's big box office offerings are full of heroes. Warriors, bumbling spys and rickety robots are also on the schedule for a seasonal session that could bring in a record haul.<br>
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Here are some of the films that could save the day this summer:<br>
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<b>Film:</b> "Iron Man" (May 2)<br>
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<b>Hero:</b> Iron Man<br>
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<b>Powers:</b> Technologically advanced suit of armor<br>
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<b>Movie:</b> Iron Man was never one of the <a href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-ca-marvel9mar09,1,5767526.story">out-front characters for Marvel Comics</a>, though he's been integral lately. Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of the billionaire playboy-turned-superhero has drawn great reviews from fans. Add Gwyneth Paltrow and Terrence Howard to the mix, and <a href="http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-et-word17apr17,1,7411629.story">this could be a blockbuster</a>.

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Summer heroes

By Jevon Phillips, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

Archaeologists, pandas, fashionistas ... oh my! From a guy decked out in a super shiny suit of armor to a squabbling pair of FBI agents, this summer's big box office offerings are full of heroes. Warriors, bumbling spys and rickety robots are also on the schedule for a seasonal session that could bring in a record haul.

Here are some of the films that could save the day this summer:

Film: "Iron Man" (May 2)

Hero: Iron Man

Powers: Technologically advanced suit of armor

Movie: Iron Man was never one of the out-front characters for Marvel Comics, though he's been integral lately. Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal of the billionaire playboy-turned-superhero has drawn great reviews from fans. Add Gwyneth Paltrow and Terrence Howard to the mix, and this could be a blockbuster. (Zade Rosenthal / Marvel)

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