"Why Don't All The Avengers Have Iron Man Suits?" or "Tony Stark Is A Jackass"

Seil · 02-09-2016, 11:02 PM

So I've moved to Toronto, and I've been looking for work. You know, fine tuning my resume, looking up jobs on Craigslist, yadda yadda yadda. I've also caught a cold, which sucks ass. So I've been taking plenty of hot tea breaks where I sit down and try to stop my head from exploding due to sinus headache and using entire boxes of tissues.

During these breaks, I've become hooked on The Hulk. ...Well, more hooked - did you know there's dozens of these Marvel animated things? Movies, television, radio dramas - there's lots to watch, and I'm playing this long game of "Oh, hey, I've got that movie! It's... in a box, in my parent's basement on the other side of the country." It makes a great argument for Netflix, especially since I've got a stable internet connection now. But Youtube has been my friend the last few days.

But then I saw this skit that asked the question "Why don't all the Avengers get Iron Man suits?" Not a great skit, but a good question. Obviously, Thor and Hulk are fine, buy wouldn't Black Widow and Hawkeye be more comfortable in an armored flying suit?

Kyanbu The Legend · 02-09-2016, 11:36 PM

I think there's 2 reasons why that doesn't and probably won't happen.

The first is that A full suit wouldn't help Hawk all that much beyond protection since his aiming skills are perfect and even then the man can dodge anything so the added defense would probably just weigh him down.

Black Widow would benefit well from one but giving her skill set, she wouldn't really need it much out side of a few occasions. Falcon and Nick on the other hand would benefit greatly. And in the case of Falcon it would be a logical upgrade.

The Second reason is trust. Tony doesn't really seem to like handing these armors out at all since they are basically 1 man/woman Armies in a tin can especially after the Armor Wars arc. And by Civil War and the whole "Platinum Evil Iron man" thing. They more or less don't trust Tony enough to accept an armor from him anyway.

phil_ · 02-09-2016, 11:37 PM

To sell toys.

Or reasons, like Kyanbu said.

Seil · 02-10-2016, 12:00 AM

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The first is that A full suit wouldn't help Hawk all that much beyond protection since his aiming skills are perfect and even then the man can dodge anything so the added defense would probably just weigh him down.

Black Widow would benefit well from one but giving her skill set, she wouldn't really need it much out side of a few occasions. Falcon and Nick on the other hand would benefit greatly. And in the case of Falcon it would be a logical upgrade.

They don't need one, but it would be good for them to you know, be able to fly and/or be protected from the average gun shot. If Hawkeye had a suit, I'm betting Quicksilver would still be alive. Also, Tony Stark made a full suit of armor out of a suitcase. I'm willing to bet he could whip something up for super spies and master assassins like Romanova and Barton.

But it's not like there are spots in every portrayal of The Avengers where Black Widow and Hawkeye are in a dangerous situation. Hell, even Captain America would benefit.

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To sell toys.

Arhra · 02-10-2016, 06:16 AM

Well you see Tony Stark has the only arc reactor in existence and no-one else can figure it out bar the occasional mad scientist which is why his friend has an iron man suit and he has dozens of computer operated suits and I suspect they just forgot that was a plot point.

Aerozord · 02-10-2016, 10:11 AM

Because then it would trample on Iron Man's gimmick. Its why so many heroes and villains dont just use a gun

Flarecobra · 02-10-2016, 10:19 AM

I imagine only Stark has the facilities that are capable of maintaining all of the suits. Especally with the rate that they're thrashed about.

Seil · 02-10-2016, 10:38 PM

Well it's a good thing that Stark's on their side, then.

Token · 02-11-2016, 06:03 AM

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Falcon

This is why they don't let Stark make things.

This and that time a high profile superhero got one, then immediately got blackmailed by him into joining in with his fascist bullshit.

mauve · 02-11-2016, 11:16 AM

Token! Long time no see! It's good to hear from you again!

02-09-2016, 11:02 PM	#1
Seil Super stressed! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 8,081	"Why Don't All The Avengers Have Iron Man Suits?" or "Tony Stark Is A Jackass" So I've moved to Toronto, and I've been looking for work. You know, fine tuning my resume, looking up jobs on Craigslist, yadda yadda yadda. I've also caught a cold, which sucks ass. So I've been taking plenty of hot tea breaks where I sit down and try to stop my head from exploding due to sinus headache and using entire boxes of tissues. During these breaks, I've become hooked on The Hulk. ...Well, more hooked - did you know there's dozens of these Marvel animated things? Movies, television, radio dramas - there's lots to watch, and I'm playing this long game of "Oh, hey, I've got that movie! It's... in a box, in my parent's basement on the other side of the country." It makes a great argument for Netflix, especially since I've got a stable internet connection now. But Youtube has been my friend the last few days. But then I saw this skit that asked the question "Why don't all the Avengers get Iron Man suits?" Not a great skit, but a good question. Obviously, Thor and Hulk are fine, buy wouldn't Black Widow and Hawkeye be more comfortable in an armored flying suit?

02-09-2016, 11:36 PM	#2
Kyanbu The Legend Local Rookie Indie Dev Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,497	I think there's 2 reasons why that doesn't and probably won't happen. The first is that A full suit wouldn't help Hawk all that much beyond protection since his aiming skills are perfect and even then the man can dodge anything so the added defense would probably just weigh him down. Black Widow would benefit well from one but giving her skill set, she wouldn't really need it much out side of a few occasions. Falcon and Nick on the other hand would benefit greatly. And in the case of Falcon it would be a logical upgrade. The Second reason is trust. Tony doesn't really seem to like handing these armors out at all since they are basically 1 man/woman Armies in a tin can especially after the Armor Wars arc. And by Civil War and the whole "Platinum Evil Iron man" thing. They more or less don't trust Tony enough to accept an armor from him anyway. __________________

02-09-2016, 11:37 PM	#3
phil_ Just sleeping Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: At home, probably in bed. Posts: 6,482	To sell toys. Or reasons, like Kyanbu said. __________________ Be T-Rexcellent to each other, tako.

02-10-2016, 06:16 AM	#5
Arhra Ara ara! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Neo Venezia Posts: 5,013	Well you see Tony Stark has the only arc reactor in existence and no-one else can figure it out bar the occasional mad scientist which is why his friend has an iron man suit and he has dozens of computer operated suits and I suspect they just forgot that was a plot point. __________________ This post is a good source of Ara ara, ufufu.* *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This post is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

02-10-2016, 10:11 AM	#6
Aerozord So we are clear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Former murder capital of the world Posts: 13,824	Because then it would trample on Iron Man's gimmick. Its why so many heroes and villains dont just use a gun __________________ "don't hate me for being a heterosexual white guy disparaging slacktivism, hate me for all those murders I've done."

02-10-2016, 10:19 AM	#7
Flarecobra Burn. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Classified Posts: 11,017	I imagine only Stark has the facilities that are capable of maintaining all of the suits. Especally with the rate that they're thrashed about. __________________ "Only the fool wishes to go into battle to beat someone for the satisfaction of beating someone." -A Thousand Sons Rules. Read them, know them, love them.

02-10-2016, 10:38 PM	#8
Seil Super stressed! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 8,081	Well it's a good thing that Stark's on their side, then.

02-11-2016, 11:16 AM	#10
mauve So Dreamy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Someplace magical Posts: 6,863	Token! Long time no see! It's good to hear from you again! __________________ Yoo Hoo!