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Direct Edition. "Revelations!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Sal Buscema, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Over the past several weeks, Obadiah Stane has been keeping tabs on Tony Stark and his friends at Circuits Maximus! And to Obadiah's dismay the former CEO of Stark International is prospering! The jealous Obadiah can't stand that, so he sends a powerful airship called Circuits Breaker to destroy Circuits Maximus! Fortunately, Tony and Rhodey are home at the time! And the armored duo quickly go airborne to defend their headquarters! In the meantime and in very sinister fashion, Obadiah turns the tables on Madame Masque and Bethany Cabe! Origin of Obadiah Stane. Cameo appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin and Morley Erwin. (Note: This story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover: Iron Man Iron Monger.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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Direct Edition. "Revelations!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Sal Buscema, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Over the past several weeks, Obadiah Stane has been keeping tabs on Tony Stark and his friends at Circuits Maximus! And to Obadiah's dismay the former CEO of Stark International is prospering! The jealous Obadiah can't stand that, so he sends a powerful airship called Circuits Breaker to destroy Circuits Maximus! Fortunately, Tony and Rhodey are home at the time! And the armored duo quickly go airborne to defend their headquarters! In the meantime and in very sinister fashion, Obadiah turns the tables on Madame Masque and Bethany Cabe! Origin of Obadiah Stane. Cameo appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin and Morley Erwin. (Note: This story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover: Iron Man Iron Monger.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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"And One of Them Must Die!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Bob Layton. Obadiah Stane takes his personal vendetta against Tony Stark to a new level of terror! In brazen fashion the Stane International CEO orders his henchmen to abduct Mrs. Arbogast, Pepper Potts, and Timothy Anders from their respective homes! And only the timely intervention of Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) prevents Happy Hogan from joining the list of captives! However, Obadiah's three new prisoners do not satisfy his lust for vengeance; so he sends a package bomb to Circuits Maximus! And whoever opens the package will die! Cameo appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Vic Martinelli, and Bethany Cabe. Final appearance of Morley Erwin. (Notes: Happy Hogan previously appeared in Iron Man 112. This story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover: Marvel Premier Classic Library Edition #41. The edition collects Iron Man issues 193 thru 200.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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"The Savage Goes West!" Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Bob Layton. Trying to find himself after the destruction of the Savage Land, Ka-Zar drives to the Avengers' west coast compound! And the only avenger available to visit with him is Iron Man! Tony attempts to convince Kevin Plunder to return to his wife in New York, but the Fixer interrupts his pep talk! The crafty super-villain wants the new red and silver armor! And he's willing to kill both Shell-Head and Ka-Zar to get it! However the Fixer only came prepared to battle the high-tech might of Iron Man! Not the jungle savagery of Ka-Zar! Is the Fixer ready for a taste of the Savage Land? Cameo appearance by Jim Rhodes. Flashback cameos by Ka-Zar, Shanna the She-Devil, Zabu, and Terminus to recap the disastrous events of Avengers 257. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: The Fixer appears next in Avengers 273 as part of Baron Zemo's Masters of Evil. This issue includes a two-page ad for Captain Crunch featuring Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson with original art by Ron Frenz.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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"Crossing" Part 2 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Luke McDonnell, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. In a shocking turn of events, Madame Masque shoots Bethany Cabe! But she had to, because Bethany was about to kill Tony! Oh my, what kind of love triangle is this? That's what the surprised Iron Man would like to know! Apparently the demented Dr. Atlanta performed a psyche imprint transfer on Tony's ex-girlfriends when they were Obadiah Stane's prisoners! And now the situation is a full-blown mess! Can the procedure be reversed safely without Dr. Atlanta? Bethany and Tony will have to take that chance! Appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Jim Rhodes, and Yorgon Tykkio. (Note: Madame Masque returns in Iron Man 238.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"Prisons" Guest-starring Hawkeye and Mockingbird. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Mark Bright, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. The man called Goliath (aka Erik Josten) is one of the strongest beings on the planet, on par with the likes of Thor, Wonder Man, and Hercules. For weeks now he has been a prisoner at the Avengers' west coast compound (since West Coast Avengers (1985) #3). He just busted free. Now, it's up to Shell-Head and his teammates to put a stop to the titan's rampage! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Clytemnestra Erwin, and Yorgon Tykkio. (Notes: Goliath appears next in Avengers 273 as part of Baron Zemo's Masters of Evil. The letters page contains numerous fan letters praising the story in Iron Man 200.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. "Firefang!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Mark Bright, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. A.I.M. has conquered the island country of Boca Caliente! And the red & silver avenger feels terrible about it, because he inadvertently aided A.I.M.'s conquest! So now Iron Man wants to liberate the people of the Caribbean nation, but the U.S. State Department won't let him set foot on the island! However when Tony learns that nuclear weapons on Boca Caliente are pointed at the United States, he must take action! And as shown on the dynamic cover, that action involves chasing down three ballistic missiles! Godspeed Shell-Head! Cameo appearances by BethanyCabe, Alex van Tilburg, Clytemnestra Erwin, and Jim Rhodes. (Notes: Thisissue completes Denny O'Neil's tremendous 4-year run as the writer of theIron Man title -- highlighted by James Rhodes' becoming the Invincible IronMan and the creation of Obadiah Stane.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. "Seeing the Light!" Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Sam de la Rosa. The Living Laser is back... well, sort of! Since disintegrating at the end of Iron Man 153, Arthur Parks has been desperately trying to return to his corporeal form! And he is making progress when Iron Man detects his energy signature near Los Angeles! However the still powerful super-villain doesn't want any assistance! It's going to take two iron men -- one in the red & silver armor and one in the classic red & gold suit -- to shut down the Living Laser! Meanwhile in Germany, Bethany Cabe says goodbye to her husbandforever. Appearances by Alex van Tilburg and Clytemnestra Erwin. (Note: Jim Rhodes wears the armor for the first time since issue Iron Man 199.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover - "Precious Legacy" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Dominic Fortune. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Pencils by Dwayne Turner. Inks by Scott Williams. Cover by Mark Bright and Joe Rubinstein. Dominic Fortune (aka David Fortunov) is still searching for Simon Steele and Sabbath Raven! And when he learns that they are in California, he rushes to the west coast despite the protests of his son Jerry! Once there Dominic tracks Steele to an electronics trade show where Tony Stark's new company has an exhibit! And that's a good thing! Because once Iron Monger shows up, the aging brigand-for-hire will need Iron Man! Appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Jim Rhodes, and Elena von Lundt. Flashback cameos by Sabbath Raven and Spider-Man. (Note: Dominic Fortune previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st series) #10.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover - "Precious Legacy" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Dominic Fortune. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Pencils by Dwayne Turner. Inks by Scott Williams. Cover by Mark Bright and Joe Rubinstein. Dominic Fortune (aka David Fortunov) is still searching for Simon Steele and Sabbath Raven! And when he learns that they are in California, he rushes to the west coast despite the protests of his son Jerry! Once there Dominic tracks Steele to an electronics trade show where Tony Stark's new company has an exhibit! And that's a good thing! Because once Iron Monger shows up, the aging brigand-for-hire will need Iron Man! Appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Jim Rhodes, and Elena von Lundt. Flashback cameos by Sabbath Raven and Spider-Man. (Note: Dominic Fortune previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st series) #10.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover - "Precious Legacy" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Dominic Fortune. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Pencils by Dwayne Turner. Inks by Scott Williams. Cover by Mark Bright and Joe Rubinstein. Dominic Fortune (aka David Fortunov) is still searching for Simon Steele and Sabbath Raven! And when he learns that they are in California, he rushes to the west coast despite the protests of his son Jerry! Once there Dominic tracks Steele to an electronics trade show where Tony Stark's new company has an exhibit! And that's a good thing! Because once Iron Monger shows up, the aging brigand-for-hire will need Iron Man! Appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Jim Rhodes, and Elena von Lundt. Flashback cameos by Sabbath Raven and Spider-Man. (Note: Dominic Fortune previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st series) #10.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 213 CGC 9.6 SS Layton

Paper: White

Signed by Bob Layton on 10/09/10.

Label #0171199005

"Fortune's Child" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Dominic Fortune. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Pencils by Javier Saltares. Inks by Kyle Baker. Cover by Bob Layton. After the apparent death of his father last issue, Jerry Fortunov decides to carry on his dad's legacy and become the new Dominic Fortune! And against the advice of Clytemnestra, he quickly seeks out Simon Steele for revenge! But the young Dominic is a novice in the superhero game! Fortunately though, the armored avenger is available to assist! Will Shell-Head's added power prevent tragedy from striking the Fortunov family? Revenge can be a deadly game! Appearances by Jim Rhodes and Elena von Lundt (aka the second Sabbath Raven). Final appearance of Jerry Fortunov. (Note: Dominic Fortune's saga continues in Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st series #71.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"Metamorphosis Oddity" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. Stark Enterprises is up and running in Southern California! And that means new employees, new buildings, and new equipment... including a new helicopter for Rhodey! But when Jim hops in the special order chopper (aka the Adap-Tor), the controls seize up! And the helicopter begins carving a path of destruction across Stark Enterprises! Luckily, Shell-Head is in the vicinity! And ready to stop the Adap-Tor at all costs! First appearance of Marcy Pearson. Cameo appearance by Justin Hammer. (Note: Justin Hammer last appeared in Iron Man 141 and Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd series) #13.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"Metamorphosis Oddity" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. Stark Enterprises is up and running in Southern California! And that means new employees, new buildings, and new equipment... including a new helicopter for Rhodey! But when Jim hops in the special order chopper (aka the Adap-Tor), the controls seize up! And the helicopter begins carving a path of destruction across Stark Enterprises! Luckily, Shell-Head is in the vicinity! And ready to stop the Adap-Tor at all costs! First appearance of Marcy Pearson. Cameo appearance by Justin Hammer. (Note: Justin Hammer last appeared in Iron Man 141 and Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd series) #13.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. First appearance of the Ghost. "Ghost Story" Part 1 of 3. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Stark Enterprises is ready to make its first corporate acquisition: the Accutech Research and Development company! However a strange phenomenon (or perhaps strange person) has been plaguing Accutech and causing various accidents! Some employees blame it on a mysterious ghost! Does a ghost actually walk the halls of Accutech? Once Tony signs the contract to purchase the company, he finds out the answer! And Iron Man's first battle vs. the Ghost begins in earnest! First appearance of Abe Zimmer. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes. (Notes: The Ghost debuted in the MCU in the 2018 movie: Ant-Man and the Wasp. This issue was reprinted in2015 in the softcover: Iron Man Stark Wars Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. First appearance of the Ghost. "Ghost Story" Part 1 of 3. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Stark Enterprises is ready to make its first corporate acquisition: the Accutech Research and Development company! However a strange phenomenon (or perhaps strange person) has been plaguing Accutech and causing various accidents! Some employees blame it on a mysterious ghost! Does a ghost actually walk the halls of Accutech? Once Tony signs the contract to purchase the company, he finds out the answer! And Iron Man's first battle vs. the Ghost begins in earnest! First appearance of Abe Zimmer. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes. (Notes: The Ghost debuted in the MCU in the 2018 movie: Ant-Man and the Wasp. This issue was reprinted in2015 in the softcover: Iron Man Stark Wars Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. First appearance of the Ghost. "Ghost Story" Part 1 of 3. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Stark Enterprises is ready to make its first corporate acquisition: the Accutech Research and Development company! However a strange phenomenon (or perhaps strange person) has been plaguing Accutech and causing various accidents! Some employees blame it on a mysterious ghost! Does a ghost actually walk the halls of Accutech? Once Tony signs the contract to purchase the company, he finds out the answer! And Iron Man's first battle vs. the Ghost begins in earnest! First appearance of Abe Zimmer. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes. (Notes: The Ghost debuted in the MCU in the 2018 movie: Ant-Man and the Wasp. This issue was reprinted in2015 in the softcover: Iron Man Stark Wars Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. First appearance of the Ghost. "Ghost Story" Part 1 of 3. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Stark Enterprises is ready to make its first corporate acquisition: the Accutech Research and Development company! However a strange phenomenon (or perhaps strange person) has been plaguing Accutech and causing various accidents! Some employees blame it on a mysterious ghost! Does a ghost actually walk the halls of Accutech? Once Tony signs the contract to purchase the company, he finds out the answer! And Iron Man's first battle vs. the Ghost begins in earnest! First appearance of Abe Zimmer. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes. (Notes: The Ghost debuted in the MCU in the 2018 movie: Ant-Man and the Wasp. This issue was reprinted in2015 in the softcover: Iron Man Stark Wars Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. "Ghost of a Chance" Part 2 of 3. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bright (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (inks). Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. The red and silver avenger is stunned that he lost to the Ghost last issue! And now Tony doesn't want to take off his armor over fear of the Ghost's next attack! How does he fight a foe that is invisible and intangible? Shell-Head better think of something fast, because the Ghost is about to invade Stark Enterprises! And this time he's bringing Spymaster with him! Can Iron Man handle a double dose of corporate espionage? Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes. (Note: Tony dons the red and gold armor in this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"Low Noon!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. After barely saving Clayton Wilson's life last issue, Iron Man decides to go on the offensive against Justin Hammer! At an abandoned theme park, Shell-Head sets an ambush for Hammer's three lackeys! When Blacklash, Blizzard, and the Beetle arrive at the park; Force, Rhodey, and the armored avenger attack! The ensuing battle is a sweet victory for Shell-Head and his friends! And that's good, because the real (armor) war starts next issue! Cameo appearances by Scott Lang (aka Ant-Man) and Cassie Lang. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Armor Wars. Part 1 of 8. "Stark Wars!" Double-Sized issue. Guest-starring Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang). Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bright (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. There is an abundance of technology-based villains in the Marvel Universe: The Beetle, Titanium Man, Controller, Crimson Dynamo, and many more! Each one uses super-advanced technology to make the weapons needed to commit their crimes! Tony Stark has just learned that his technology was stolen and could be the key component in the armor and battlesuits these villains wear! The Stark Enterprises CEO is furious! And the first bad guys on his list are Stilt-Man, the Mauler, and the Controller! "They stole his technology, and now it's Total War!" Retelling of Iron Man's origin. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Cassie Lang, Abe Zimmer, Clayton Wilson, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Notes: Shell-Head previously clashed with the Controller in Iron Man #91. This eight-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Iron Man Armor Wars.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Armor Wars. Part 1 of 8. "Stark Wars!" Double-Sized issue. Guest-starring Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang). Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bright (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. There is an abundance of technology-based villains in the Marvel Universe: The Beetle, Titanium Man, Controller, Crimson Dynamo, and many more! Each one uses super-advanced technology to make the weapons needed to commit their crimes! Tony Stark has just learned that his technology was stolen and could be the key component in the armor and battlesuits these villains wear! The Stark Enterprises CEO is furious! And the first bad guys on his list are Stilt-Man, the Mauler, and the Controller! "They stole his technology, and now it's Total War!" Retelling of Iron Man's origin. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Cassie Lang, Abe Zimmer, Clayton Wilson, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Notes: Shell-Head previously clashed with the Controller in Iron Man #91. This eight-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Iron Man Armor Wars.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Armor Wars. Part 1 of 8. "Stark Wars!" Double-Sized issue. Guest-starring Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang). Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bright (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. There is an abundance of technology-based villains in the Marvel Universe: The Beetle, Titanium Man, Controller, Crimson Dynamo, and many more! Each one uses super-advanced technology to make the weapons needed to commit their crimes! Tony Stark has just learned that his technology was stolen and could be the key component in the armor and battlesuits these villains wear! The Stark Enterprises CEO is furious! And the first bad guys on his list are Stilt-Man, the Mauler, and the Controller! "They stole his technology, and now it's Total War!" Retelling of Iron Man's origin. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Cassie Lang, Abe Zimmer, Clayton Wilson, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Notes: Shell-Head previously clashed with the Controller in Iron Man #91. This eight-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Iron Man Armor Wars.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Armor Wars. Part 2 of 8. "Glitch" Guest-starring Stingray. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bright (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. Tony Stark's super technology has been stolen! And Marvel tech-villains are using it to commit their nefarious crimes! With or without the government's help and inside or outside the law, the Invincible Iron Man's taking it all back! First Iron Man takes on the Raiders! Then, will Shell-Head cross the line...and target Marvel's techno-heroes in his private war? The underwater marine biologist/superhero Stingray is about to find out! Plus, what is Project: Firepower, and what does it mean for the armored avenger? Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Tigra, Wonder Man, Edwin Cord, Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Abe Zimmer, Rae LaCoste, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Note: This eight-part story was reprinted in 2015 in the softcover: Iron Man Stark Wars Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Armor Wars. Epilogue. Part 8 of 8. "Intimate Enemies" Plot by Barry Windsor-Smith and David Michelinie (assists). Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. The Armor Wars are over. But there is still one battle left for Anthony Stark. His internal struggle vs. his guilt (for allowing his technology to be stolen) and his responsibility (for the innocents who perished as a result). If the Invincible Iron Man is going to return to glory and soar to new heights, Tony must win this fight! It's a surreal adventure through the mind of the man inside the armor! (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad for the Evolutionary War saga that ran through Marvel's 1988 annuals. This eight-part story was reprinted in 2018 in the trade paperback: Iron Man Armor Wars.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"Slaughterday!" Guest-starring Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang). Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Jackson Guice (layouts) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Jackson Guice and Bob Layton. The golden avenger is back as the corporate symbol of Stark Enterprises! And Tony, Rhodey, and Marcy Pearson plan a big press event to tell the world! Meanwhile, Edwin Cord is stewing in prison and still seeking revenge against his business rival! So he arranges a deadly attack on the press corps covering the unveiling of the new Iron Man! However a pint-sized superhero gets the drop on Cord's henchmen! Will Ant-Man save Shell-Head's big day? First appearance of Kathy Dare. Cameo appearances by Rae LaCoste, Mrs. Arbogast, Cassie Lang, and the Prince of Wales. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"Fallout!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Jackson Guice (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Jackson Guice and Bob Layton. Tony Stark returns to New York City to showcase the new Iron Man at the annual electronics engineers exposition! Ironically, Stane International also has an exhibit at the tradeshow manned by Dr. Chen Lu! And a third extraordinary person is present at the expo as well: Peter Parker! After picking up weird vibes from Stane's exhibit, the wondrous wall-crawler returns after hours to investigate! But the web-slinger runs into the Radioactive Man instead! Can Spider-Man beat the Avengers' long-time foe by himself? Better put in a call to the Invincible Iron Man! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Vic Martinelli, and Kathy Dare. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in 2019 in the softcover: Iron Man Return of the Ghost Epic Collection. The softcover collects Iron Man issues 233 thru 244.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 238 CGC 9.6 SS Guice

Paper: White

Signed by Butch Guice on 06/14/11.

Label #1049279008

"Two Live or Die in L.A.!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Jackson Guice (pencils) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Jackson Guice and Bob Layton. In downtown Los Angeles the Rhino busts Blizzard out of city lockup! Tony Stark hears about the jailbreak on the radio, but he has too much personal business going on to intervene! His first priority is meeting with Captain America to mend fences following their altercation during the Armor Wars. After visiting with Cap, the Stark Enterprises CEO learns that the Rhino is tearing up LAX! So the armored avenger rushes to the airport to lock horns with the rampaging Rhino! And as shown on the cover, it's a fiery fight! Cameo appearances by Madame Masque, Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Kathy Dare, Mrs. Arbogast, and the Ghost. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. "Master Blaster!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Alan Kupperberg (layouts) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. At last the battle is joined! The Invincible Iron Man vs. the malevolent Mandarin... with the lives of three dear friends hanging in the balance! On the Mandarin's private island,Shell-Head must use his cutting edge technology to overcome the ancient power of his opponent's ten rings! If Tony Stark can pull off an improbable victory overseas, he'll return home to take a stunning shot through the heart! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Felix Alvarez, Soo Lin Chu, Mrs. Arbogast, and Kathy Dare. (Note: The Mandarin appears next in Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st series) 256 as part of the Acts of Vengeance storyline.) 32pages. Cover price $0.75.

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Newsstand Edition. "Heartbeaten" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Bob Layton. Inks by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover by Bob Layton. As shown on the shocking cover, Tony Stark has been shot! And the gunman (or gunwoman) is his erstwhile girlfriend Kathy Dare! Rhodey rushes Tony to Los Angeles General Hospital; and the doctors begin emergency surgery to save the golden avenger's life! In the meantime, good friends like Tigra and Scott Lang reflect upon Iron Man's impact on their lives. Will Tony be able to make a full recovery? The road ahead looks difficult. Cameo appearances by Marcy Pearson, Cassie Lang, Mrs. Arbogast, Rae LaCoste, Bryant Gumbel, and Justin Hammer. (Notes: This story was reprinted in 2019 in the softcover: Iron Man Return of the Ghost Epic Collection. The softcover collects Iron Man issues 233 thru 244.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"Yesterday... and Tomorrow" Double-Sized issue. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Tony Stark returns to work at Stark Enterprises! The good news: he is alive. The bad news: he can't walk. Nevertheless, Tony presses on in a wheelchair to lead his company! In the meantime, Roxxon Oil decides it's a great time to attack Stark Enterprises' infrastructure! So the Fixer raids several corporate facilities! Jim Rhodes and Clay Wilson (in black armor) do their level best to stop him! But they need more firepower! Is there a way for Tony to modify his red & gold armor... and suit up again? Perhaps he will draw inspiration from a kind friend from long ago! Cameo appearances by Jonas Hale, Rae LaCoste, Joanna Nivena, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Note: The letters page in Iron Man 245 lists the inkers for this issue: Don Hudson, Chris Ivy, Harry Candelario, Bob Downs, Dave Simons, Marc Siry, Gavin Curtis, and James Brock.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"Inside Angry" Part 1 of 4. Plot and Script by David Michelinie. Art by Paul Smith (layouts) and Roy Richardson (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. The golden avenger has been very busy lately! And that's because Tony Stark can walk when he's wearing his armor! But in civilian clothes he's confined to his high-tech wheelchair. So when Tony hears a report about large metal robots in the warehouse district, Iron Man rushes to the scene! And once there Shell-Head encounters the Maggia's finest: Dreadnoughts! What is Madame Masque cooking up in the city of angels? Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Rae LaCoste, and Mrs. Arbogast. Last 75¢ issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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"Heavy Mettle!" Part 2 of 4. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Bob Layton. Inks by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Bob Layton. Hydra and the Maggia are at war on the west coast! And Iron Man wants to know why! FBI agents drop by Stark Enterprises and tell Tony where a group of Dreadnoughts are located! Shell-Head cautiously follows the g-men's lead to an abandoned airfield and runs into the Dreadbusters instead! What are these machines and why is Advanced Idea Mechanics operating them? Every criminal organization in the world seems to be targeting the Invincible Iron Man! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Rae LaCoste, Kathy Dare, Abe Zimmer, and Mrs. Arbogast. Flashback cameo by the Sub-Mariner. First $1.00 issue. (Note: Elements of the story briefly cross over with Iron Man (1968 1st series) Annual #10.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "Recurring Knightmare" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized 250th Anniversary Issue. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Once again Iron Man and Doctor Doom are lost in time together! But instead of going back in time to ancient Camelot (see Iron Man 150), they have jumped forward in time to the year 2093! Apparently a cataclysmic event threatens the entire Earth! So Merlin and King Arthur have summoned the armored duo to futuristic London! Shell-Head willingly and Von Doom grudgingly agree to stop the menace! But little do they know... the menace is actually their future selves! Wow, talk about being your own worst enemy! Nevertheless, the golden avenger has navigated the rivers of time against Doctor Doom before! Can he do it again? (Notes: While the cover has the Acts of Vengeance banner across the top, the story does not pertain to the crossover event. However Iron Man kicks off the Acts of Vengeance saga in Avengers Spotlight #26. This issue completes the second outstanding Michelinie-Layton run on the Iron Man 1st series - highlighted by the creation of the Ghost and the first Armor Wars saga. This two-part story was reprinted in 2018 in the softcover: Iron Man Doom Epic Collection. The softcover collects Iron Man issues 246 thru 257.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Newsstand Edition. "Recurring Knightmare" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized 250th Anniversary Issue. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Once again Iron Man and Doctor Doom are lost in time together! But instead of going back in time to ancient Camelot (see Iron Man 150), they have jumped forward in time to the year 2093! Apparently a cataclysmic event threatens the entire Earth! So Merlin and King Arthur have summoned the armored duo to futuristic London! Shell-Head willingly and Von Doom grudgingly agree to stop the menace! But little do they know... the menace is actually their future selves! Wow, talk about being your own worst enemy! Nevertheless, the golden avenger has navigated the rivers of time against Doctor Doom before! Can he do it again? (Notes: While the cover has the Acts of Vengeance banner across the top, the story does not pertain to the crossover event. However Iron Man kicks off the Acts of Vengeance saga in Avengers Spotlight #26. This issue completes the second outstanding Michelinie-Layton run on the Iron Man 1st series - highlighted by the creation of the Ghost and the first Armor Wars saga. This two-part story was reprinted in 2018 in the softcover: Iron Man Doom Epic Collection. The softcover collects Iron Man issues 246 thru 257.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance crossover. "Wrecked Him? He Nearly Killed Him!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Dwayne McDuffie. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Al Milgrom. The Acts of Vengeance storyline comes to the pages of the Iron Man title as the Kingpin sends the Wrecker to attack the Stark Prosthetics facility in Denver, Colorado! The Kingpin is part of a secret cabal of super-villains planning to destroy their enemies by having them fight powerful foes they've never faced! And toward that result the golden avenger draws the Wrecker... the villain who's fought the thunder god to a standstill! In a wooded area just outside the Mile High City, the invincible one and the Wrecker throw down in a violent act of vengeance!Watch out for his crowbar Shell-Head! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Curtis Carr, Chemistro (aka Calvin Carr), and the Wizard. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the hardcover: Acts of Vengeance Omnibus.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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"Graduation Day" Script and Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Justin Hammer needs a new right-hand man to run his criminal organization! So he charges the Taskmaster with finding one! And after a rigorous training program, the Taskmaster believes he's found the person to be the next Spymaster! However one final test remains! The new Spymaster must steal the angel ornament atop the Stark Enterprises' Christmas tree! That sounds simple enough, but not if Iron Man shows up at the Christmas party too! Will the Spymaster play the role of Santa or Scrooge? First appearance of the third Spymaster. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Rae LaCoste, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Note: The last page is a pin-up by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton promoting the upcoming Armor Wars II storyline.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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First printing. Armor Wars II. Part 1 of 9. "Lo, A Spectral Enemy Rises..." Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Byrne. It begins anew! The next Armor Wars saga! A secret organization has discovered a way to take control of the biochip implanted near Tony Stark's spinal cord! And at this point the group's motives are unclear! In the meantime Tony has developed a second (and identical) suit of armor that can be controlled remotely! And he may need it very soon as an emergency has occurred at the Stark Enterprises' nuclear research facility! By the time Shell-Head arrives on the scene, the first reactor is in meltdown stage! But before Iron Man can fix the reactor, he must first fix his eyes on the Titanium Man! First appearance of Kearson DeWitt. Cameo appearances by the Living Laser, Jim Rhodes, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Notes: The second printing was published in 1992 as part of the JC Penney box set. See Iron Man (1968 1st series) JC Penney Reprint 258. This issue begins John Byrne's 2-year run as the writer of the Iron Man series. In 2013 Marvel published a 4-issue limited series (catalogued as Iron Man Armor Wars 2) which illustrates how the Michelinie - Layton creative team would have written the second Armor Wars saga back in 1990. The four issues are numbered 258.1, 258.2, 258.3, and 258.4.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Armor Wars II. Part 2 of 9. "...Like All Secrets, Easily Revealed" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Wiacek. Deep inside the Stark Enterprises' nuclear research facility, the golden avenger cannot believe who he is seeing! The Titanium Man! But wasn't he killed in Iron Man 229 during the first Armor Wars? Everyone thinks so! However Shell-Head's number one priority at the moment is shutting down the last reactor! And after Iron Man dumps it in the Pacific Ocean, he wakes up three days later in San Francisco! Whoa, how did Tony end up in the city by the bay? Scarily he doesn't know! But now he must return to Los Angeles posthaste and face his mysterious adversary! Cameo appearances by the Living Laser, Kearson DeWitt, Jim Rhodes, Mrs. Arbogast, and the Mandarin. (Note: The Armor Wars II saga was reprinted in 2010 in the trade paperback: Iron Man Armor Wars II.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Armor Wars II. Part 9 of 9. "Retribution!" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Wiacek. At last the Invincible Iron man comes face-to-face with his tormentor of the past several weeks! Why does Kearson DeWitt hate Tony Stark so much? The answer will have to wait as DeWitt possesses his own powerful suit of armor! And in no time at all DeWitt and Shell-Head are trading haymakers over the skies of Los Angeles! But the golden avenger is still weak! And victory looks very much in doubt! Until an old friend arrives in the nick of time to end the second armor wars! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes and the Mandarin. (Notes: Kearson DeWitt returns in Iron Man (1968 1st Series) Annual #13. The Armor Wars II saga was reprinted in 2014 in the softcover: Iron Man War Games Epic Collection. The softcover collects Iron Man issues 258 thru 277. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 327,728; average paid circulation 198,100.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. "The Hollow Man" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Paul Ryan and Bob Wiacek. In the People's Republic of China, the Mandarin prepares to make his next move! However the Chinese government is not willing to give up any more land or power without a fight! But who on the mainland could defeat Fin Fang Foom? With the mighty dragon in mind, the Chinese Premier sends a carefully crafted letter to the United States! Meanwhile at Stark Enterprises, Tony Stark is still trying to find a way to repair the damage to his nervous system! And after Rhodey and Tony take a break from their work, a letter arrives from China! Is the golden avenger on his way to the Far East? Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Chen Hsu, and Mrs. Arbogast. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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"Dragon Doom!" The Dragon Seed Saga Part 6 of 6. Giant-Sized issue. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Paul Ryan and Bob Wiacek. This is it! In the Valley of Dragons, the Invincible Iron Man (aka Tony Stark) goes for broke vs. the dragon lords of Kakaranathara! In a dazzling display of his technical wizardry, the armored avenger keeps Fin Fang Foom and his fellow dragons at bay; while an exhausted Rhodey tries to get the Mandarin to join the fight! When the master of the ten rings at last enters the fray, he stands alongside the golden avenger! Will the world much less China survive the dragon armageddon? An awesome finale! Cameo appearances by Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson, Thor (aka Eric Masterson), Mr. Fantastic, the Thing, and the Man-Thing. Second story: "Moments Unseen" Script by John Byrne. Art by Tony DeZuniga. Tony Stark visits Dr. Su Yin (and her husband) one last time before leaving China. Cameo appearance by Jim Rhodes. (Notes: Fin Fang Foom returns in Iron Man (3rd series) #16. This issue includes a one-page pin-up of Iron Man by John Romita Jr. and Bob Wiacek. This story was reprinted in 1998 in the trade paperback: Bring Back The Bad Guys.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"Dragon Doom!" The Dragon Seed Saga Part 6 of 6. Giant-Sized issue. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Paul Ryan and Bob Wiacek. This is it! In the Valley of Dragons, the Invincible Iron Man (aka Tony Stark) goes for broke vs. the dragon lords of Kakaranathara! In a dazzling display of his technical wizardry, the armored avenger keeps Fin Fang Foom and his fellow dragons at bay; while an exhausted Rhodey tries to get the Mandarin to join the fight! When the master of the ten rings at last enters the fray, he stands alongside the golden avenger! Will the world much less China survive the dragon armageddon? An awesome finale! Cameo appearances by Peter Parker, Mary Jane Watson, Thor (aka Eric Masterson), Mr. Fantastic, the Thing, and the Man-Thing. Second story: "Moments Unseen" Script by John Byrne. Art by Tony DeZuniga. Tony Stark visits Dr. Su Yin (and her husband) one last time before leaving China. Cameo appearance by Jim Rhodes. (Notes: Fin Fang Foom returns in Iron Man (3rd series) #16. This issue includes a one-page pin-up of Iron Man by John Romita Jr. and Bob Wiacek. This story was reprinted in 1998 in the trade paperback: Bring Back The Bad Guys.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"War Games" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Paul Ryan and Bob Wiacek. Inside the NORAD command center, the armored avenger lies stunned on the floor! The Black Widow is gone; and a dozen nuclear missiles have been launched toward Russia! Oh no, how did this happen? Iron Man isn't quite sure, but he must stop the atomic rockets before they reach the fledging Russian Federation! If Shell-Head can disrupt the missiles' flight paths, he'll then move on to his next target: the Black Widow! Has the former Russian spy gone back under the Iron Curtain? What a tangled web Natasha weaves! Cameo appearance by President George H.W. Bush. First $1.25 issue. (Note: This issue completes John Byrne's terrific 2-year run as the writer of the Iron Man series-- highlighted by the Armor Wars II storyline and the Dragon Seed saga.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Operation: Galactic Storm. Part 13 of 19. "Bad Judgment" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Bob Wiacek and Keith Williams. Cover by Paul Ryan and Bob Wiacek. Story continues from Avengers 346. On the Kree homeworld of Hala, the Avengers' diplomatic mission is on the brink of disaster! Cap, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Black Knight have been arrested and sentenced to death for the murders of the Kree emperors! Although it was Deathbird that actually killed them! Only Shell-Head (in his space armor) and Goliath remain free in the capital city! With nothing left to lose, Tony comes up with a desperate plan! Goliath will try to locate Deathbird, while the golden avenger attempts to free his doomed teammates! And as shown on the brilliant cover, that means an epic battle awaits: the Invincible Iron Man vs. Ronan the Accuser! What a matchup! Story continues in Thor 446. Cameo appearance by the Supreme Intelligence. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2017 in the Avengers Operation Galactic Storm Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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"The Masters of Silence" Part 1 of 3. First (cameo) appearance of the War Machine armor. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek. A deadly industrial accident in Japan is blamed on faulty Stark Enterprises equipment! And the CEO of the Japanese company responds by sending a death squad to kill Tony Stark! But Tony is of course already near death! Regardless, the remote-controlled Iron Man goes into action when the Masters of Silence bust into the manufacturing lab! However the vengeful trio crush the "empty" suit! And that forces Tony to his backup plan! And what a plan it is: the War Machine armor! First appearance of the Masters of Silence. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Justin Hammer, Dr. Erica Sondheim, Abe Zimmer, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Notes: Tony Stark dons the War Machine armor on the last page. This issue (minus the cover) was reprinted in the Iron Man (1968 1st series) Marvel Legends Reprint 281.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Direct Edition. "War Machine" Part 2 of 3. First (full) appearance of the War Machine armor. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek. The Masters of Silence came to Stark Enterprises last issue looking for a fight! And now the trio is getting one in spades thanks to the War Machine armor! In a remarkable display of firepower; Tony Stark, clad in the new gray & white armor, trounces his would-be assassins! In the meantime, Jim Rhodes contacts SHIELD to learn who framed Stark Enterprises for the deadly accident in Japan! And it turns out to be someone the armored avenger knows very, very well! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Nick Fury. (Note: The cover to issue 282 was reprinted as the cover to Iron Man (1968 1st series) Marvel Legends Reprint 281.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Direct Edition. "War Machine" Part 2 of 3. First (full) appearance of the War Machine armor. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek. The Masters of Silence came to Stark Enterprises last issue looking for a fight! And now the trio is getting one in spades thanks to the War Machine armor! In a remarkable display of firepower; Tony Stark, clad in the new gray & white armor, trounces his would-be assassins! In the meantime, Jim Rhodes contacts SHIELD to learn who framed Stark Enterprises for the deadly accident in Japan! And it turns out to be someone the armored avenger knows very, very well! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Nick Fury. (Note: The cover to issue 282 was reprinted as the cover to Iron Man (1968 1st series) Marvel Legends Reprint 281.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Direct Edition. "War Machine" Part 2 of 3. First (full) appearance of the War Machine armor. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek. The Masters of Silence came to Stark Enterprises last issue looking for a fight! And now the trio is getting one in spades thanks to the War Machine armor! In a remarkable display of firepower; Tony Stark, clad in the new gray & white armor, trounces his would-be assassins! In the meantime, Jim Rhodes contacts SHIELD to learn who framed Stark Enterprises for the deadly accident in Japan! And it turns out to be someone the armored avenger knows very, very well! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Nick Fury. (Note: The cover to issue 282 was reprinted as the cover to Iron Man (1968 1st series) Marvel Legends Reprint 281.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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Direct Edition. "War Machine" Part 2 of 3. First (full) appearance of the War Machine armor. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek. The Masters of Silence came to Stark Enterprises last issue looking for a fight! And now the trio is getting one in spades thanks to the War Machine armor! In a remarkable display of firepower; Tony Stark, clad in the new gray & white armor, trounces his would-be assassins! In the meantime, Jim Rhodes contacts SHIELD to learn who framed Stark Enterprises for the deadly accident in Japan! And it turns out to be someone the armored avenger knows very, very well! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Nick Fury. (Note: The cover to issue 282 was reprinted as the cover to Iron Man (1968 1st series) Marvel Legends Reprint 281.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.