Now that the world knows Tony Stark is Iron Man, the billionaire inventor is under intense pressure from the government, the media, and the public to hand over his groundbreaking technology for military use. Refusing to relinquish control of his invention, Stark, with the support of Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes, must navigate new alliances and face off against dangerous enemies. As personal and professional conflicts escalate, Stark must fight to protect his secrets while dealing with the mounting consequences of his actions.