Warning! Spoilers for Captain America/Iron Man #2 by Marvel Comics
While Captain America and Iron Man are both key members of the Avengers, the two haven't always agreed on how to handle situations - especially during the events of Marvel's Civil War. However, in a new preview for Captain/America Iron Man #2 by Marvel Comics, the two heroes seem to have put their beef completely behind them, as Steve Rogers can't help but call Tony Stark his friend.
Captain America and Iron Man are two of the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe who have fought alongside each other and saved the world more times than either can probably recall. However, during Marvel's Civil War event by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven, the two's relationship almost became completely undone, as they took different sides after the government forced heroes to register as superheroes under the Superhero Registration Act. Tony Stark helped introduce the law, while Steve Rogers refused to sign up, becoming a fugitive. The pair fought multiple times, and Captain America beat Iron Man to a pulp before surrendering. The comic was the basis for Captain America: Civil War in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In a new preview of Captain America/Iron Man #2 (H/T MonkeyFightingRobots) by Derek Landy, Angel Unzueta, Rachelle Rosenberg, VC's Joe Caramagna, and Alex Ross, Captain and America have an endearing conversation about being heroes as they pursue Veronica Eden. The pair talk about the 50-State Initiative that spun out of the events of Civil War and Captain America admits he didn't dislike the idea of having superteams spread across the country but didn't like the government-sponsored aspect.
Captain America tells Iron Man his heart was in the right place with the initiative, but when his fellow hero starts criticizing his self, Cap tells him to stop. Stark says people know him as an "egomaniac and narcissist," but Rogers tells him he knows the real Tony, and that's not him. Iron Man asks him why he's being nice, and Captain America tells him, "of course I am. You're my friend." Tony quickly points out Steve is being weird and calls for him to "quit it." The interaction is honestly adorable.
It seems the two's dark past has been fully put behind them. Captain America going out of his way to shut down the negativity of his fellow hero up and call him his friend shows their relationship survived the events of Civil War. Iron Man might not want to admit it, but he cares just much for Captain America as the hero cares about him. Captain America/Iron Man #2 is in comic book stores on Tuesday.
Source: MonkeyFightingRobots