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Iron Man 1st series comic books issue 243

  • Issue #243
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 243

    "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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    $7 IRON MAN #243 VOL. 1 8.0 1ST APP MARVEL COMIC BOOK CM86-102
    $12 Iron Man #243 MARVEL Comics 1989 VF- NEWSSTAND
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  • Issue #243MJ
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 243MJ

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    Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Heartbeaten!" Tigra and Scott Lang (Ant Man) cameo. Story by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by Bob Layton and Barry Windsor-Smith. Tony Stark has been shot. While our hero clings to life watch as the supporting cast and world at large react to the terrible news. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.