Warning! Contains Spoilers For Aliens vs. Avengers #2!
Iron Manjust set a new high standard for his inventions, as his latest upgrade to Avengers Tower makes it more powerful than it has ever been. In Marvel’s epicAliens vs. Avengerscrossover,Tony Stark not only weaponizes the Tower, but makes it capable of space flight, desperation moves that come as the Xenomorph threat converges on Earth.
Aliens vs Avengers#2 – written by Jonathan Hickman, with art by Esad Ribic – contains many surprises, but by far the biggestwas Tony Stark’s planto help humanity survive the impending Xenomorph invasion. While the last remnants of humanity hide inside of Avengers Tower, Tony reveals that the Tower might just be the salvation that humanity needs.
With that, the Tower blasts off from its Earthbound foundations, as it is revealed to have been remade into a spaceship, in a stunningelevation of the Avengers base.
Tony Stark’s Greatest Technological Feat Turns Avengers Tower Into Humanity’s Last Hope
InAliens vs Avengers#2’s most climactic moment, as Earth seems completely doomed to the Xenomorph threat,Tony reveals the true scope of his technological genius, explaining that he has spent the last several decades transforming Avengers Tower into a colony ship. Fully equipped and prepared for takeoff, it has enough people and resources on it to restart humanity on another world, and that’s ultimately how the last fragments of humanity manage to escape theXenomorph threat that even the Avengerscouldn’t defeat.
New Avengers Base Is Even Wilder Than Their Celestial Corpse Headquarters
The Avengers have had some incredible bases over the years, but now Earth’s Mightiest Heroes have put down roots somewhere as mighty as they are.
Avengers Tower has always been a bastion of hopein the Marvel Universe. No matter what horrible thing happens in New York City or the world, Avengers Tower has always stood tall and been the main source of protection for anyone who needs it. Whether the world is overrun by zombies, vampires, or any other threat, Avengers Tower is the safest possible place to be. That’s no different in this world, and while the majority of people have been slaughtered by Xenomorphs, the literal last bastions of humanity remain inside this tower, which is why Tony’s upgrades are so brilliant.
No Matter The Timeline, Avengers Tower Is Often The Safest Place To Be In The Marvel Universe
Aliens Vs. Avengers#2 Takes That To The Next Level
Since Avengers Tower is the central hub for the majority of heroes in the Marvel Universe, it’s no surprise that it has come under attackalot. This has resulted in Tony Stark upgrading its security and defenses over the years, and Spider-Man hilariouslydiscovered the hard way inCivil War. During an argument with Tony, Spider-Man attempted to leave the building in dramatic fashion by jumping out a window, only for Tony to point out they’re reinforced and completely unbreakable. With so many upgrades put into the tower over the years, transforming it into a full-on rocket ship shouldn’t be too surprising.
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The Avengers have made a promise to protect the world and humanity as best they can. Whenever a threat appears, they gather at the Avengers Tower and plan how to deal with it to save the world. It’s no surprise that their main base would hold up to that ideal by being one of the safest places on Earth, andif things get so bad that Earth can not be saved, then Avenger’s Tower will be the safest place in space, whichIron Man’snew upgrades have ensured.
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Iron Man
Anthony “Tony” Edward Stark, AKA Iron Man, is a Marvel Comics superhero who has enjoyed several years of the spotlight and has become a mainstay in several Marvel media franchises. After suffering a critical injury, Tony creates a specialized armored suit powered by an arc reactor, which keeps him alive. Egotistical but good-hearted, Tony utilizes his super intellect and inventions to fight to protect humanity from various threats, eventually becoming a founding member of the Avengers. In 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was kicked off with the film Iron Man, which starred Robert Downey Jr. as the superhero.
