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5 Times Tony Stark Was the Best MCU Character (& 1 Time He Really Wasn't)

5 Times Tony Stark Was the Best MCU Character (& 1 Time He Really Wasn't)
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It's no denying that RDJ's Tony Stark was the very heart of Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Iron Man

In Iron Man, Tony Stark was initially a selfish, egotistical businessman who only cared about making money and living the high life. However, after he was kidnapped by terrorists and forced to create weapons for them, Tony had a change of heart and realized the destructive potential of his weapons. He used his intelligence and resources to create the Iron Man suit.

No longer was he just a selfish businessman - he was a hero, using his powers to protect the world from evil. Talk about a major turning point.

The Avengers

In The Avengers, Tony Stark showed his leadership skills and bravery as the leader of the Avengers team. He took charge of the situation during the alien invasion of New York City and came up with a plan to defeat the enemy. He also risked his own life by flying a nuclear bomb into space and detonating it, saving the city from destruction.

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This act of selflessness and bravery cemented Tony's status as a true hero and a valuable member of the Avengers team.

Iron Man 3

In Iron Man 3, Tony Stark displayed his resourcefulness and determination when he was stranded without his Iron Man suit and had to rely on his own intelligence and ingenuity to save the day. He used his knowledge of technology and engineering to create makeshift armor and weapons, and fought off his enemies with his brains and skills rather than relying on his suit.

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This showed that Tony was not just a hero because of his suit, but because of his intelligence and determination.

Avengers: Age of Ultron

In Avengers: Age of Ultron, Tony Stark showed his selflessness and compassion by creating the Ultron program in an attempt to protect the world from threats. Despite his good intentions, the program went awry and Ultron turned against the Avengers, causing chaos and destruction. Tony was devastated by the consequences of his actions and took responsibility for his mistakes, showing that he was willing to put the greater good ahead of his own interests.

Captain America: Civil War

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In Captain America: Civil War, Tony Stark was faced with a difficult decision when he had to choose between his friendship with Steve Rogers and his beliefs about the Sokovia Accords. Despite their differences, Tony and Steve had been close friends for many years, and it was difficult for Tony to go against Steve's wishes.

However, Tony ultimately chose to support the Sokovia Accords and stand up for what he believed was right, even if it meant going against his friend. This showed that Tony was not just a hero because of his powers, but because of his sense of justice and loyalty.

Iron Man 2

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In Iron Man 2, Tony Stark was not at his best when he struggled with alcoholism and reckless behavior.

He endangered both himself and those around him by driving drunk and acting impulsively, and it took the intervention of his friends and loved ones to help him overcome his issues. This showed that even the best heroes are not perfect and can sometimes make mistakes, but it is important for them to learn from those mistakes and grow as individuals.