The Invincible Iron Man (Marvel;Re)/Issue 9

This is issue 9 of The Invincible Iron Man.

Transcript (unfinished)
Tony sits in front of a holographic computer, rubbing his head. He lets out a long sigh and types away on the keyboard.


 * Tony: Okay... J.A.R.V.I.S?

A voice comes out of the computer.


 * J.A.R.V.I.S.: Hello, Mr. Sta-Sta-Sta-Stark. How can Iiiiiiii-- How can I help you to-- *ksscchhh*
 * Tony: Nope, that voice box is still messing up...

Pepper walks into the room and puts some coffee on Tony's table.


 * Pepper: Tony, you've been doing this all night, you need to get some rest.
 * Tony: This A.I. is Jarvis' legacy, Pepper, I can't stop working on it until it's perfect.
 * Pepper: If it's just the voice that's messed up, I think you can take a break without worrying.
 * Tony: It's not. Look at this. J.A.R.V.I.S., send the Iron Man Model Mark 2 to me.

The Iron Man MK 2 launches out towards Tony but falls apart mid-way through the air, the helmet rolling to Tony's feet.


 * Tony: That is my second least advanced armor and the easiest one to launch out by far...
 * Pepper: Oh... Well, I'm sure it does at least a few things right, doesn't it?
 * Tony: J.A.R.V.I.S., put whip cream on my coffee.

A tiny hand pops out of the table and sprays some whip cream on Tony's coffee.


 * Tony: Meet the only thing J.A.R.V.I.S. currently knows how to do...
 * Pepper: I don't get it, you've made A.I.'s before, why's this one messing up so much?
 * Tony: H.O.M.E.R. and F.R.I.D.A.Y. were only made to help with the Iron Man suits and I added things like their voices or holographic bodies later. J.A.R.V.I.S. is the first time I'm trying to make it all from the very beginning. Plus, he's meant to be able to control the equipment all around the house to help clean up and such in addition to combat purposes so that's also going to take a while...
 * J.A.R.V.I.S.: A-a-a-a-ler-aler-aler-aler-aler-aler-aler...
 * Pepper: What's it doing...?

Tony punches the holographic projector of the computer.


 * J.A.R.V.I.S.: Alert. Avengers Wave alarms have gone off in the center of New York City. There is-is-is-is-is-is...
 * Tony: Oh, for the love of...
 * J.A.R.V.I.S.: *kksshh* There is a crime currently in-progress. The criminal known as Whiplash is-is-is-is *kssh* is attempting to rob a nearby bank.
 * Pepper: Whiplash robbing a bank? That's not his M.O...
 * Tony: Honestly, I don't really care. I'm just glad that I have an excuse to leave the lab, finally...

Tony gets up and stands on the suiting up platform. A hologram is projected in front of him, showing pictures of the Iron Man armors.


 * Tony: Now, what am I feeling up for today...? Hm... Oh, here's one I haven't gotten to use in a while!

Tony suits up in the Iron Man Armor Model Mark 24 and takes off.


 * F.R.I.D.A.Y.: I noticed you tinkering with a new A.I., Mister Stark. I hope you don't plan on replacing me with it.
 * Tony: I don't, don't worry, F.R.I.D.A.Y. Even if he becomes my new armor A.I., you're still irreplaceable.
 * F.R.I.D.A.Y.: Yes, I'm especially irreplaceable when the replacement in question is a hunk of junk that can barely get out a sentence. Correct?
 * Tony: Don't insult J.A.R.V.I.S. just cause you're jealous, F.R.I.D.A.Y. I'm sure the two of you will get along when he's done.
 * F.R.I.D.A.Y.: What will become of me when he is?
 * Tony: I programmed you to have an understanding of choice for a reason, F.R.I.D.A.Y., you can do anything you want after J.A.R.V.I.S. is finished.
 * F.R.I.D.A.Y.: I want to be-- below you.
 * Tony: I'm flattered, but I'm married.
 * F.R.I.D.A.Y.: No. Below you.

An energy whip cracks at Tony and slashes into his armor, causing him to crash to the ground. He manages to quickly recover and stands up, revealing Whiplash standing in front of him.


 * F.R.I.D.A.Y.: I warned you.