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==='''Anthony "Tony" Stark'''===

Anthony Stark was known as the latest in the line of wunderkids, child prodigies who had achieved such an impact on the nation and the world. More an informal term than anything else, the other famous notable to be later given this designation was Professor Wayne. Stark showed an incredible genius in multiple fields of technology, demonstrating not only a mastery of the existing technology, but an almost supernatural prescience to extrapolate the technology of the future. With his help Stark Technologies was able to double their fortune, skyrocketing the young Tony Stark into the ranks of the truly elite. It is suspected today that he is quite possibly a billionaire, and Stark Technologies is quite literally the cutting edge of technology today, making everything from toasters to military-grade nanites. Unfortunately, his incredible mind was offset by his debauched playboy behavior. Stark was notorious for his lavish lifestyle, always with new girlfriend, flying his fleet of luxury jets and driving his fast cars. It was driving home from a party when tragedy struck. Stark, drunk behind the wheel, swerved off a bridge and even though he was able to escape from his water-logged car, was washed far downstream. It took rescue parties three days to find him, and they were astonished to find him still alive, but with his legs shattered.

"Mr. Stark, I'd like to ask you for health purposes, do you remember anything that happened that night, or the next few days?"

"I remember a great deal. I was taken away from my location. I saw things, miraculous things, and met with strange and wonderful beings. They and I had long discussions about life and existence. I think they wanted me to unlock the secrets of the universe.

"Uh, Mr. Stark, you do realize that

"Oh, I'm quite aware they were hallucinations. But a chance to converse with your subconscious doesn't come very often. And now that I reflect, I think they were right.

Somewhere deep within Stark Technologies

"Jarvis, bring up all information in our Metahuman database. Then, extrapolate their powers, give me our best estimates on the levels of strength, speed and durability, as well as our theories on how the more esoteric powers are generated. Also, pull up our military, rescue and experimental R&D designs."

"Sir, may I inquire on the path you hope to take with such information?"

"Jarvis, I came to the conclusion while lying there that there is a new wave coming. A wave of power and heroism. An age of heroes and impossible feats. And I will not be left out. If I was not born with powers, I will make them, distribute them. Perhaps even control them."