10 Times Iron Man Was A Real Jerk
6. When He Faked His Death
When you're a genius billionaire playboy philanthropist who spends most of the day beating up bad guys in a suit of armor, you're bound to make some enemies. When that happens, it might become necessary to let the world think you're dead - especially when your problems began after your ex-girlfriend shot you.
That's what happened to Tony, and the damage to his spine meant he couldn't walk unless he was wearing his armor. He then implanted some microchips into his back to fix his inability to walk, and it worked, but at a cost. The tech caused neurological degradation, and Tony's health began to decline drastically.
He then got his affairs in order and passed away gently and without much fuss. Of course, that's completely bogus, seeing as the man was very much alive, and only wanted the world to believe he was dead. The worst part of the whole thing was the fact that he let his friends believe he was dead as well.
It takes a special kind of a-hole to trick your best friends into thinking you're dead. Not only did he keep his pals in the dark, but he also managed to guilt Rhodey into wearing the Iron Man armor after he had sworn it off, never wanting to wear it again. Tony remained "dead" for a few months before returning to the land of the living in what has to be the most selfish thing he's ever done.