Synopsis
Tony Stark, Director of SHIELD is informed of the Hulk’s ship approaching Earth and dispatches several Iron Man drones to investigate. Hulk sends a message by using his ship’s weaponry to disable then destroy the drones. Hulk then arrives in the skies over New York and issues his ultimatum to the city. Stark orders SHIELD to set up defenses only, not to engage the enemy. His deputy, Tim Dugan, balks at this decision, insisting that this is what SHIELD is for and that Tony has no business endangering himself to protect his people. While the city is being evacuated Stark dons his Hulkbuster armor and engages with the invader. He broadcasts a message during the battle that he takes full responsibility for the decision to send the Hulk into space and stands ready to suffer the consequences—which he does when the Hulk defeats him.