Fan Casting Iron Man: Demon in a Bottle

Loki's attack on New York pushes Tony Stark to prevent future threats as Iron Man, neglecting his CEO role at Stark Industries. His obsession, driven by paranoia, increases his alcohol consumption, worrying Pepper Potts and Colonel James Rhodes. Despite their concern, Tony distances himself to protect them. Pepper tries to refocus Tony on the company, and he reluctantly attends a Stark Expo. There, a reporter tells him his Iron Man suit blueprints have leaked, worsening his paranoia. Tony identifies two suspects using Stark tech: Ghost and Whiplash. After confronting Ghost without success, he misses a charity gala, straining his relationship with Pepper. At the gala, rival Justin Hammer gloats over Stark Industries' troubles. The night worsens when Whiplash robs a Stark warehouse, leading to a public fight where a drunken Tony fails to prevent a tragic accident. As media scrutiny and his erratic behavior escalate, his friends intervene. Rhodey confiscates an Iron Man suit for the military. Hammer exploits Tony's downfall, merging his company with Stark Industries and planning to unveil his Iron Man drones. Realizing his mistakes, Tony confronts Hammer at the Stark Expo. With Rhodey's help, he defeats Hammer and his drones, deciding to step down as CEO, appointing Pepper as his successor to restore stability to Stark Industries