The story pivots during the opening scene of the 2008 Iron Man . Instead of being captured by the after the Stark Industries convoy is attacked in Afghanistan, Tony Stark is saved by Erik "Killmonger" Stevens . Because Tony is never taken hostage, he never builds the Mark I armor in a cave, and he never undergoes the moral transformation that turns him into a hero. Plot Summary
After returning to the U.S., Tony rewards Killmonger by making him the new , replacing Obadiah Stane . Killmonger quickly manipulates Tony into building a fleet of automated combat drones using vibranium —which Killmonger "acquires" through a black-market deal with Ulysses Klaue . What If 2021 S01E06.mkv
The episode showcases Killmonger’s brilliance as a tactician. Unlike other villains who rely on brute force, he wins through geopolitical maneuvering and playing his enemies against each other. The story pivots during the opening scene of