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
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