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Iron Man is so powerful that he answers to absolutely no one -Iron Man (2020) issue #2

Tony: "Hey... I've devoted my entire life to helping people... I'm Iron Man."
Patsy: "You mean you've given yourself more power than you already had, you enjoy more legal leeway than most people on Earth and you answer to absolutely no one? Like you're another white guy with a god complex?"
The Breakdown:
Patsy's line, "you answer to absolutely no one," is not just a moral accusation; it is a narrative confirmation of his power tier. To understand its weight, we must consider the context of the Marvel Universe, a world filled with gods, super-teams, and cosmic champions who regularly enforce the law upon their own.
1. Transcending Terrestrial Authority:
The statement confirms that no government or agency on Earth—be it the US military or S.H.I.E.L.D.—can unilaterally compel Iron Man to do anything. He operates as a sovereign entity with enough firepower to be considered a world power unto himself.
2. Parity with "Heavy Hitters":
This is the most crucial takeaway. For the statement "he answers to no one" to be true, it must account for the other "heavy hitters" on the planet. This single line implies that:
He has reached a level of power where even top-tier heroes like Captain Marvel or Thor cannot simply show up and force him into compliance.
Any attempt to "bring him in" would not be a simple arrest; it would be a conflict between peer-level powerhouses, with no guaranteed winner.
In a world where Thor exists, being able to "answer to no one" is a tacit declaration of power parity with the God of Thunder himself.
3. The "I'm Iron Man" Distinction:
Tony's shift in the conversation from his civilian identity to his heroic one is key. He isn't claiming that Tony Stark is above the law. He is invoking the power and identity of Iron Man—a cosmic-level weapon system that has proven capable of withstanding the power of gods and shattering reality-defying alloys. This entity, "Iron Man," operates by a different set of rules precisely because it possesses the power to enforce them.
Conclusion:
While intended as a criticism, Patsy's words serve as a powerful, in-universe testament to Iron Man's status. It confirms he is not just another hero; he is a genuine "heavy hitter" who has amassed so much personal power that he has effectively removed himself from all conventional chains of command. He is on a tier where the only person who can reliably hold him accountable is himself, solidifying his position as one of the ultimate powers on Earth.

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