


Stark impresses himself after finishing the armor, calling it "the future". During this time, Yinsen also acts as Stark's mentor, showing him humility and telling him of the horrors his company has caused, making Stark reconsider his life. Instead, he and fellow captive Ho Yinsen secretly build a powered suit of armor in the months following his capture.

During a business trip to Afghanistan to demonstrate Stark Industries' new weapon, Tony Stark is kidnapped by the terrorist group the Ten Rings, who order him to build a missile for them.
