Iron Man (1968 1st Series) UK Edition comic books 1975

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. "Convention of Fear!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. While on a business trip to Southern California, Tony Stark decides to attend the San Diego Comics Convention...and he goes incognito as Iron Man! However, the Black Lama is lurking in the shadows at the convention and convinces Man-Bull, the Melter, and Whiplash to fight Shell-head. (Notes: Various Marvel bullpen members are depicted in the story including Roy Thomas. Neal Adams is credited with drawing part of the top panel of page 14. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. "Turnabout: A Most Foul Play!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by Arvell Jones, Keith Pollard, and Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane. Iron Man returns to Vietnam to search for Roxanne Gilbert and Eddie March's brother, Marty March. The two missing Americans have been captured and are being held in a high-tech cavern in the Central Highlands. Before Iron Man can rescue the hostages, he must defeat the vengeful Crimson Dynamo (aka Alex Niven)! Also, Stark Industries officially changes its name to Stark International. Cameo appearances by Titanium Man and Radioactive Man. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "The Modok Machine!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by Arvell Jones, Keith Pollard, and Dick Ayers. Cover by Gil Kane. The War of the Super-Villains kicks into high gear as Modok and the Mad Thinker accept the Black Lama's challenge. The Mad Thinker seizes control of Shell-head's armor, and sends Iron Man to kill Modok. Meanwhile, Firebrand escapes from prison. Cameo appearance by the Avengers (Hawkeye, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision) (Notes: The series returns to monthly publication with this issue. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor and writer Mary Jo Duffy.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "Slave to the Power Imperious!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by Arvell Jones and Chic Stone. Cover by Gil Kane. The War of the Super-Villains rages on as Modok scores a victory over the Mad Thinker. Next up: Modok vs. the Yellow Claw. And of course Iron Man is caught in the middle of all the action! 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "There Lives A Green Goliath" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. The issue is a reprint of Iron Man 9. The Mandarin sends a robot version of the Hulk to fight Iron Man. 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "Long Time Gone" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. In this flashback issue, Tony Stark reflects on one of his early Iron Man adventures in Vietnam. A special weapon built by Stark Industries is responsible for a large number of military and civilian casualties. As a result of seeing the fatalities up close, Tony decides to stop manufacturing weapons of war. 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "Midnite on Murder Mountain!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. While flying over Western Pennsylvania during a powerful thunderstorm, Iron Man stops to rescue two people involved in a night time car accident. Now the couple and Tony Stark need a motel to stay in overnight. They decide upon one called Murder Mountain Lodge. Is that a good idea? 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "Mission into Madness!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by Chic Stone and Vince Colletta. Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. Iron Man and Firebrand have been transported to the Black Lama's kingdom and find themselves in the middle of a civil war! Shell-head sides with the Black Lama, while Firebrand joins the rebellion. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "War of the Mind-Dragons!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by Chic Stone and Vince Colletta. It's the final showdown between Iron Man and Firebrand to decide the fate of the Black Lama's kingdom! Can Shell-head defeat one more super-villain and bring the Black Lama saga to a close? (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #2.) 32 pages, full color