Eventually, he'd install her as the controlling AI of a high-tech city called Troy, and true to the mythological theme, he'd change her name to H.E.L.E.N. The weird part is that he did all this without the real Pepper knowing about it, which is not the creepiest thing Tony has ever done but is definitely pretty close. mirrored her human counterpart's attitudes, occasionally needling Tony as he went about his business as Iron Man. Imagine that happening with, say, Clippy from Microsoft Word, and you'll understand why that might be horrible.Īfter J.A.R.V.I.S., Tony created a new AI based on someone else he could trust: P.E.P.P.E.R. until it wound up falling in love with Pepper and kidnapping her. In the comics, that one was actually created specifically to help Pepper use the Rescue armor. (Just Another Rather Very Intelligent System), the old AI armor assistant that made it to the comics after appearing in the movies, which was of course based on the longtime butler for the Avengers, Edwin Jarvis. On the more effective side of things, there's J.A.R.V.I.S. Sorry, Sue, but that issue of Fantastic Four where Reed Richards tells people you're important because Abraham Lincoln also had a mother can't really compare to the glass-shattering dunk of Pepper saying Happy had 'all the charm of a rusty doorknob' ( Tales of Suspense #50). iron man day is best day besides tony stark day of course its been 13 gotdamn years can u believe (1) one tin man started the whole imcu (iron man cinematic universe) crazy live ur dreams kids tony stark iron man mcu avengers marvel. In the original Iron Man movie, Happy was introduced as Tony’s bodyguard. RELATED: Iron Man's 10 Best Friends In The MCU.

Also, if we're being honest, it made her one of Stan Lee's best-written characters of the entire era, and arguably his best female character of the '60s, period. ladies & gents & folks, happy Iron Man Day. Iron Man director Jon Favreau gave himself the supporting role of Happy Hogan, who became such a fan-favorite that he’s continued to stick around in the MCU after Tony’s tragic death.

This went on for about two years, and in that time, it consistently distinguished Pepper as a character who was confident, smart, and willing to assert herself rather than being the stereotypical would-be love interest.

it'd be a total nervous collapse, you big gorilla.' Need a few examples? in Tales of Suspense #45, when Happy made a remark about being in a love triangle, Pepper responded by telling him that 'the only triangle around here is your head, Mister Hogan, which comes to a nice sharp point!' In #48, she told him that going out on a date with him was 'the most reprehensive, repulsive, ridiculous idea I've ever heard,' which gave Happy the rare chance to offer a punchline of his own: 'Yeah, but what's your answer?' In #53, when Happy asked her why she didn't just 'break down and admit you're crazy about me,' she hit a Mortal Kombat-level finisher by telling him 'that wouldn't be a breakdown.

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