Story #2Industrial Revolution: Epilogue
Writer: Jeph Loeb. Plot: Rob Liefeld. Penciler: Ian Churchill. Inker: Jon Sibal. Colorist: Andy Troy.
Synopsis
(Continued from IRON MAN Vol. 2 #6)
Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor meet Nick Fury in his private quarters on the heli-carrier for a brief meeting.
Iron Man states that since the incident on Avengers' Island, S.H.I.E.L.D. is unable to properly fund the Avengers' program. That being the case, he informs Fury that Tony Stark will take on this responsibility.
The Avengers will from this point forward exist an an independent entity.