Crossword Genius

Superhero name adopted by one Italian

Ross

I believe the answer is:

iron man

'superhero' is the definition.

'name adopted by one italian' is the wordplay.
'name' becomes 'n' (common abbreviation e.g. on forms).
'adopted by' indicates putting letters inside (I've seen this in other clues).
'one' becomes 'i' (Roman numeral).
'italian' becomes 'roman' (Roman is an example).
'i'+'roman'='iroman'
'n' inserted inside 'iroman' is 'IRON-MAN'.

(Other definitions for iron man that I've seen before include "Comic hero played on screen by Robert Downey, Jr" , "fellow of great strength" , "Tough event" , "one of great strength" , "Endurance competition" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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