Iron Man #4

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Synopsis

Caribbean. Isla Suerte. An island thriving only on the tourist industry it sports. Chairmen and delegates of multi-national companies and reporters from all over the world have arrived to attend the unveiling of Stark Solutions’ new Webvoyager software. As Tony describes the software, the audience look on. After he finishes, his cousin, Morgan Stark takes over, continuing with more financial matters. According to Tony, Isla Suerte is “a little slice of heaven”. Tony sits on the beach, admiring the beauty of both the island and a certain lusty lady. He makes a call to Happy Hogan, suggesting that he and Pepper come down here for a vacation. Happy hesitates and then tells him that they have got divorced. Tony is taken aback at the revelation. Happy continues, telling of his past failures and his incompatibility with Pepper. How she tried to make him happy, but failed. As she started to think that Happy was cheating her, she divorced. Happy says that he will talk later and signs out. Tony can’t help feeling guilty of not caring for his friends. As the lady strides past him, he continues to stare at her and realizes it too late, when she returns the stare. Above the clouds, a spaceship waits, cloaked from view. The Flaming Sword and their trusted assassin, Firebrand wait, ready to strike at nightfall. Later, that evening, Stark Solutions is throwing a party. The people enjoy themselves, while tony spots Rhodey. He wants to check out, but Morgan introduces him to Kenjiro Fujikawa, president of Stark-Fujikawa industries. Rumiko, granddaughter of Kenjiro, comes from beside him and at once recognizes Tony from the beach. Tony blushes. But Sunset Bain comes from behind, asking Tony to accompany her. Rumiko intervenes and takes Tony away, while Tony apologizes to Sunset. Later, Tony and Rumiko walk along the beach. Rumiko says that she got him out to annoy her parents. They are talking, when suddenly boats erupt into flames around them. Huge fireballs fall from the sky....