Tony Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe) reactor. While fighting Stane atop the Stark Industries building, Stark instructs Potts to overload the large arc reactor powering the building, unleashing a massive electrical surge that kills Stane. The next day, at a press conference, Stark defies suggestions from S.H.I.E.L.D. and publicly admits to being the superhero the press has dubbed "Iron Man". S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Nick Fury then visits Stark at home, telling him that Iron Man is not "the only superhero in the world", and explaining that he wants to discuss the "Avenger Initiative". In Russia, Ivan Vanko sees media coverage of Stark's disclosure of his identity as
Monkeyman superhero hoax Monkeyman superhero hoax On 2 May 2003 local newspapers in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, published a story about mysterious "caped crusader" who appeared to be a real-life superhero. He was wearing a monkey mask and a cape, and had a large brown "O" emblazoned on his chest. He helped old ladies to cross the road, escorted people home from a pub, and saved people from harassing youths. British media had a field day and even international news organizations got interested. The would-be-superhero was also mentioned on "Have I Got News For You". On 16 May 2003 the superhero was revealed