Transforming American comics starts with a leap of faith

Chapter 207
"Good evening, viewers and friends at the scene and in front of the TV, welcome to the first... how many episodes I count, it doesn't matter, welcome to the scene of the tonight show!"

The host's face was flushed, and his style of painting was quite different from before.

Even a month ago, when the current commander-in-chief, who was fighting with his opponents, came to the show in his busy schedule, he didn't make the host so excited.

What's more, this program has always advertised an objective and interesting style, taking the route of commenting on current affairs, and its audience is also middle-aged and elderly.

Audiences of this age generally don't like the noise of people on TV.

But today is different.

"I believe everyone here knows that tonight, we will welcome an old friend, but last time, he was just a billionaire, but now, he has even more dazzling characteristics!"

Following the host's speech, a video cut into the TV.

"He was a mixed media darling!."

A basket of well-known and unknown magazines and newspapers flashed by, and the headlines on the front pages were all with that familiar name.

"Now it is a technology pioneer recognized by everyone!"

There are screenshots of the front pages of journal articles, as well as various physical products, including the facade of a company that occupies half of the energy supply market in America, and finally Stark Industries has just launched the first-generation smartphone flagship.

"His influence has already penetrated into every aspect of America."

"But the most eye-catching...is his other identity!"

"iron Man!"

In the passionate BGM, some video clips began to be played, including his fight with the mechanical pioneer at the Stark Technology Expo, and when the void invaded New York, Tony was wearing a battle suit to save people everywhere. The last clip was a month ago North African battlefield.

Most of these pictures come from official disclosures, and little information can be obtained, but after professional editing, they are a hundred times more exciting than Hollywood blockbusters.

The audience suddenly climaxed...

Although it is in the Marvel world, at this point in time, superheroes are still quite a distant term for ordinary people.

Except, of course, for hard-pressed New Yorkers.

And the playboy who is active in the public eye has turned into a hero who saves the world. His popularity and popularity have not peaked after half a year of fermentation.

Amid enthusiastic cheers, Tony flew over their heads, circled a few times, and landed in a standard superhero style.

The atmosphere reached its peak in an instant and could not calm down for a long time.

After the audience's emotions gradually stabilized, Tony walked out of the suit after a cool transformation, shook hands with the passionate host, and sat comfortably on the sofa.

The studio gradually fell silent, leaving only the host's unstoppable laughter.

Tony raised an eyebrow.

Generally speaking, at this time, the host should hand over the words, and then we can start chatting.

But why is this person smiling all the time... It's like seeing an idol from several lifetimes.

I don't know why, but with the smile of the host leaning forward and back, many people couldn't help but laugh along with him.

Some people are just so contagious.

He doesn't say anything, doesn't do anything, just laughs there, and you think this person is very funny.

Ever since, the audience laughed tacitly.

Talk show, in fact, there is no fixed process, and the script is very simple. Tony, who didn't want to laugh so awkwardly, complained unceremoniously:
"Kang busy, your show is only half an hour."

The host went smoothly and said with difficulty:
"Sorry, Tony, I just thought it was really worth it...to rent this place for you."

The studios of talk shows are mostly small, which can't accommodate Iron Man flying around. For the effect of the previous appearance, the program team spared no expense to rent a super large studio.

"Honestly, it's so handsome."

Tony smiled reservedly, but didn't take it seriously.

In America, talk show hosts who have reached this level have an influence beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Especially in the middle-aged and elderly groups who only watch TV, what these people say is similar to the golden rule.

Even if they say that injecting disinfectant into blood vessels can effectively prevent influenza virus, some stupid people still believe it.

Never overestimate the average educational level of an American.

These people sitting in the studio are to some extent representatives of public opinion.

Obviously, such a character would never lose his composure. The host was just saying... what the audience wanted to hear.

Seeing this scene, many people will think.

"Look, he's a huge fan of Iron Man, just like me!"

Instantly shorten the distance.

Tony is naturally clear about these doorways, but he can also see from this side... Iron Man is not only very popular among young people, but also some older comrades also like him very much.

"Maybe I think I'm America's future hope!"

Tony thought so.

The host finally ended the performance and returned to his usual state. He first asked with a smile:

"Unconsciously, the last time you were a guest here was already a year and a half ago... What was the theme of that time?"

"Ah, talk about the movie I invested in?"

"No, that was the last time. The last time was about equipment in the Afghanistan war."

"Hmm...you're really young and frivolous."

I don't know what came to mind, Tony blinked and said, "Congratulations, I am no longer a merchant of death."

"Haha, Tony Stark, has being a superhero affected your life in any way?"

On cue, the moderator skipped further on Afghanistan and turned to Tony's life.

As the conversation continued, it was inevitable that we would talk about the experience of being kidnapped.

For this memory, Tony didn't want to talk about it in front of the camera.

"Except for being more busy, there is not much difference from before."

"Whoa. I heard that, Playboy Tony Stark, it's been a long time since there was any gossip!"

The host laughed badly, and the meaning of the words was difficult to understand:
"It seems that the hero's energy is also limited..."

"Hey, don't underestimate people, it's just that when you're old, you should find a good girl to live with."

"What you said is very good, Tony, this is probably the so-called prodigal son turning back... Now, let's get into today's topic."

After another period of VCR, which had been prepared for a long time, the following line was completed:

【Tony Stark: Be a Hero】

Amid the applause, the screen cut back to the studio.

"Those heroes who bravely face danger and protect the people behind them are not much different from ordinary people in their daily life. They will hesitate and fear, but in the end, they still choose to stand up."

Tony complained in his heart: "Bad chicken soup..."

"And you, our Iron Man, what was the most dangerous experience during the North African battle?"

"One time, we were surrounded by about tens of thousands of aliens, but under some kind of pressure, we could only move on. To be honest, we almost couldn't come back that time."

Host: "In a desperate situation, do you... regret it, or want to back down?"

"No, long before that, we had already made a choice."

Tony replied solemnly: "For so long, my biggest experience is that if you don't have the corresponding awareness, don't try to take responsibility..."

"Insights from a superhero."

The host took the lead in applauding, and then in the expectant eyes of the audience, he asked with a smile: "Can you tell me how you escaped from the siege later? I believe everyone is very interested."

"Well... this is a secret."

Tony stretched out his finger and shook it: "I can only say that there is a very powerful friend who successfully saved the situation."

Host: "Is that Steve?"

"What? That Steve?"

Tony was surprised.

Most of the details of the Void Invasion were controlled by S.H.I.E.L.D., and the live pictures circulating on the Internet were suspected of being leaked, and one was caught and deleted.

The content to be covered up includes the existence of Steve Rogers.

But there will be omissions in everything, and there have been urban legends about the captain's resurrection among the people.

It's just that there is no real hammer.

The host tried to make a big news, but failed unexpectedly.

The two skipped this topic tacitly, and focused on Tony's daily life, as well as the development of Stark Industries, and finally fell on the main reason why Tony was forced to open today.

"The career of a superhero has not delayed Mr. Tony Stark. He uses his beloved science to change the world. Let's talk about the latest mobile phone released by Stark Industries. It seems to be called a smartphone?"

"Yes, the Jarvis generation, which uses the latest touch screen technology, has more computing power than ordinary computers, and is larger than previous mobile phones, but I have optimized the battery structure, and the weight is about the same as the most popular flip phones..."

Speaking of this, Tony read the lines formulaically, all prepared by Pepper for him.

Recently, he hasn't been on a TV show for a long time, but he was forced to be more active by his lover, mainly to promote this product...

Iron Man's top traffic is not in vain.

"I heard that the price is very high, 2588 dollars?"

"Hmm, but it's definitely worth the money..."

……

"There is still a problem..."

"where is it?"

It was the third time I watched the talk show that will be broadcast tonight, and several people sat together to continue the discussion.

"I mentioned last time that it's best to delete the part that talks about Steve. It will distract the audience's attention."

Program producer: "But this is a good selling point, which can greatly increase the number of people watching this program."

"Even if it's only two sentences?"

"You are also an American, Ms. Potts. The captain's status in the hearts of the people...is unimaginable."

"But that's just a rumor!"

"Who cares, the audience doesn't care about the truth!"

After a long silence, Pepper said, "I stick to my opinion."

"OK..."

The director was very helpless: "I respect your opinion."

After a short but professional busy schedule, Pepper finally nodded after watching the fourth edited sample.

"It's better to be famous than to meet, you are as strong as the legend, Ms. Potts."

"Thank you for the compliment."

Little Pepper shook hands with the staff: "It's a pleasant cooperation."

"Pleasant to work with."

One side is an influential figure full of topics, and the other side is one of the most popular and influential talk shows.

Both sides are what they need.

After finishing her business, she walked behind Tony who was standing aside, and touched his shoulder.

"How are you feeling?"

Tony returned to his senses and nodded silently.

Little Pepper sighed, thinking: It's obviously not good... It seems that the effect of distraction is not very good.

In the past month, Tony's mental state has made her very worried.Outsiders may not know it, but as a pillow person, Xiaojiao is very clear about his sleepless nights.

Anxiety, insomnia and neurasthenia.

Although Tony didn't mention it, she guessed that it was the shadow left by the war.

There is no good way for Little Pepper, except to pull him out of the laboratory and let him do something he used to like in the name of company development.

Show off.

It's a pity that these things didn't make Tony's situation better...

Pepper was worried.

"Colonel Rhodes came back from Egypt...Shurima this Sunday, do you want to invite him to come and sit at home?"

"James Rhodes? Why didn't he tell me?"

As one of Tony's few friends, Rhodes hasn't returned to America for a while. Now that the situation in the Middle East is turbulent, War Machine, one of the ultimate military moves, has to be there to support the scene.

Although talk is better than nothing...

"Okay, I haven't seen him for a while."

Tony nodded, regaining his composure.

Little Pepper's eyes lit up.

"Speaking of which, a month has passed, and you haven't celebrated the victory of the war. I heard from Catherine that Agent Patton's injuries have also improved. Taking this opportunity, you might as well invite some friends to get together."

In fact, the Security Council held a celebration reception to repel the invasion of the void, but none of the superheroes who participated in the war appeared.

Not to mention Zaun's side, the heroes on their side lost a lot in just one month.

They don't want to celebrate, they just want to rest.

But Pepper's idea lifted Tony's spirit, which he couldn't rest no matter what, a little bit.

"Have a party?"

"of course."

Tony narrowed his eyes.

"Then I'll call a few more people."

At such a time, Xiaojiao naturally responded to his request, took his arm and said, "As much as you want, our family is very big."

The two smiled at each other.

The host of the talk show watched the embracing Tony and Pepper through the glass, and reached out to make a call.

"Boss, things have changed."

"What do you mean?"

"Well, how should I put it, Tony Stark, he's not as proud as I imagined..."

The person on the other side of the phone remained silent.

Cold sweat broke out on the host's forehead.

"But... But there is one thing worth noting."

"tell me the story."

"This dude has real feelings for his assistant, who is now the CEO of Stark Industries..."

The host spoke hastily in a tone of relief.

His boss, though patient, is the least tolerant of waste.If he behaves incompetent.There must have been terrible torture.

Soul Malatang, after coming here once, no one is willing to try it for the second time.

The voice on the other side of the phone was playful: "You are doing well, this news is very useful."

"Thank you boss, thank you boss!"

After hanging up the phone, John Mill wrote a few words on the wall.Immediately afterwards, he took out one of the messy photos on the table, and there was a small pepper on it.

"It's really surprising. Someone like Tony Stark can actually put his heart away and love a girl. Tsk, it's really touching!"

Smiling sinisterly, he posted the photo next to Tony, not knowing what bad idea he had.

The changes in these two photos are a word written in an unknown script, and it is still shining with a strange light.

【arrogant】

There are six more similar words, and it goes without saying that I know what they are.

Some of them, the bottom is still empty, probably did not find the target, and a few photos have been pasted.

For example [Rage], the roaring Hulk is attached below.

Among them, the one with the brightest name and the highest degree of completion... is 【Envy】.

Looking at the picture, John Mill thought to himself: "In any world, jealousy and laziness always finish first... Human beings, how funny."

　Taste of the New Year: fried rice cakes, croquettes.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)