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Iron Man’s battle with Korvac has taken a God-like turn. But the fight has also shown that Iron Man’s newest power makes him worse than Doctor Doom.
WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Iron Man #15, on sale now from Marvel Comics.
Since the first issue of his most recent volume, Iron Man has dealt with multiple personal issues that have brought his reason for healing people into question. But by Iron Man #15 (Christopher Cantwell, CAFU, Frank D’Armata and Joe Caramagna), he finally finds a purpose worth fighting for, even if it changes him for the worse. But before he can fulfill his dreams, he takes part in a battle that helps prove how he is even worse than Doctor Doom at his most powerful.
Before receiving the Power Cosmic, Tony Stark heads to space to stop the powerful cosmic being known as Korvac. His goal is to obtain power of his own and reshape reality in his image, taking millions of lives in the process. While Tony is determined to stop him, he also deals with the issue of feeling like he isn’t doing enough to help innocents. Underappreciated for his role as a businessman and genius, he tries to find a way to be better for the people. However, this ends with a broken neck and Tony being lost in space briefly. But after trying to stop Korvac, he imbues himself with the Power Cosmic as well, changing him forever.
With these abilities, he decides that he should use his powers to finally help the planet and make life better for everyone on it. But first, he has to put an end to Korvac’s schemes. What results is a titanic cosmic battle where Korvac literally throws planets at Cosmic Iron Man. But sadly, these planets aren’t uninhabited, and billions of lives are lost in the process. In the issue, Korvac represents the dangers that come with the Power Cosmic and how easily it can corrupt a person. Although Tony means well, there are hints that his abilities could make him an enemy. This becomes more probable after the Living Tribunal and other cosmic beings allow him to continue his plans and apprehend Korvac.
The Power Cosmic similarly enhanced the mind of Doctor Doom in Marvel Superheros Secret Wars (by Jim Shooter, Mike Zeck and Bob Layton) when the villain steals the power from the Beyonder. Almost immediately, he used his power to kill many heroes, including Captain America, and create a new place of living in his image. His omnipotence even healed his scarred face, only serving to boost his ego further. Ultimately, his hubris got the best of him, and he eventually lost the power. But what makes Iron Man even more dangerous is his strength and his intentions.
During his battle with Korvac, Stark used an uninhabited planet as a weapon, turning it to dust against Korvac. Though brief, the display of strength shows how much he understands the power even after a brief time. As he grows accustomed to its possibilities, it’s likely the power will only make Stark even more overconfident and make him a threat to anyone who opposes him. But with enough strength to destroy a planet, Stark may not realize how much he’s changed and not for the better.
Comparatively, both characters approached the Power Cosmic from different directions. For Doom, he only cared about power and vanity; the power only amplified that. But rather than needing to plan his revenge, he could enact his plans as fast as he thought them. On the other hand, Stark wants to help the world be a better and safer place. But although his intentions are noble. His untapped strength and margin for slipping into villainy make him a dangerous entity. But because Stark believes he’s doing the right thing, he could be even more deadly than Doom in half the time.
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