Look, up in the sky. It’s a bird, it’s a plane.. Oh, wait. Not that superhero.
No, THIS guy is Iron Boy. And he’s just saved the city of Sydney – and no doubt Australia, and heck the world! – from evil.
Mild mannered 9-year-old Aussie kid Domenic Pace, who lives with cystic fibrosis, had dreams of being a superhero. The Make-A-Wish Foundation, with a little help from the local cops, made it a reality.
The transformation to #IronBoyAU begins. pic.twitter.com/IcsOSa8Vo3
— NSW Police (@nswpolice) February 11, 2016
Domenic is the hero we need. Our eternal gratitude for keeping the city safe #IronBoyAU @MakeAWishAust pic.twitter.com/vCR8UudqFI — City of Sydney (@cityofsydney) February 11, 2016
Iron Boy was called in to action by the Chief of police to save reporter Hope Joy from the evil clutches of Ultron and his minions.
Top secret ops unfolding at #NSWpolice HQ. #IronBoyAU @MakeAWishAust pic.twitter.com/LATQTC3MbZ
— Raveen Hunjan (@RaveenHunjan) February 10, 2016
After zooming around Sydney in a police car, on a helicopter and in a boat to save Hope, Iron Boy faced his nemisis in the ultimate showdown on the steps of the Sydney Opera House where his fans awaited to see the action.
“Secret mission”: 9-year-old #IronBoyAU saves the day in Sydney, thanks to @MakeAWishAust https://t.co/bl2O2Zd8eZ pic.twitter.com/gQMtONLd6f
— Channel NewsAsia (@ChannelNewsAsia) February 11, 2016
#IronBoyAU arrives to save the day at @SydOperaHouse pic.twitter.com/PMReZElBtO
— NSW Police (@nswpolice) February 11, 2016
Ultron was arrested and Iron Boy received a medal.
A dream come true for an ill boy: Iron Man’s apprentice was called in to help the police #IronBoyAU https://t.co/1te1kkaN9J
— 7 News Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) February 11, 2016
And his heroic deeds have drawn the admiration of the Avengers themselves, making Dominic an honourary member:
Sent a very special boy on a top secret mission today. Go get ‘em, Domenic! #IronBoyAU @MakeAWishAust
— Robert Downey Jr (@RobertDowneyJr) February 11, 2016
We didn’t think the day could get any better for #IronBoyAU, then he got this message: @MarvelAUNZ @RobertDowneyJrhttps://t.co/B4pndSIeTr
— Make-A-WishAustralia (@MakeAWishAust) February 11, 2016
Go, Dom! #IronBoyAU pic.twitter.com/Z7XifiPF7U
— Liam Hemsworth (@LiamHemsworth) February 11, 2016