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Hands of the Mandarin Part 1 of 6. "Goodbye Hong Kong" Guest-starring War Machine. Script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Pencils by Dave Taylor. Inks by Rey Garcia. Cover by Dave Ross and Rey Garcia. A quiet morning in Hong Kong is violently interrupted by an attack from the Mandarin's malevolent minions! The Avatars, five bizarre creatures with supernatural powers, begin ripping up the city and moving towards the headquarters of Stark Industries' Far East Division! The slaughter of the innocent civilians will continue unchecked... unless Force Works intervenes! So in dramatic fashion the Scarlet Witch, Century, Spider-Woman, and the U.S. Agent airdrop into the island city and counterattack against Lich, Foundry, Deluge, Q'wake, and Butterfly! Meanwhile at the conclusion to Iron Man 310, the Mandarin captured Iron Man and War Machine! And now the two armored avengers stand immobilized before the Chinese super-villain! Shell-Head and Rhodey are at the mercy of the Mandarin! And unfortunately he has no mercy! Story continues in War Machine (1994-1996 1st series) #9. First appearance of Suzi Endo. Cameo appearances by Bethany Cabe and the Recorder. (Notes: This six-part story is previewed in detail in the Iron Man & Force Works collectors' preview issue (published in November 1994). This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Iron Man/War Machine Hands of the Mandarin.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Hands of the Mandarin Part 2 of 6. "Once Upon a Time in China" Guest-starring Force Works. Script by Len Kaminski and Scott Benson. Pencils by Geoff Senior. Inks by Pam Eklund. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek. Story continues from Force Works (1994) #6. War Machine is deep in the People's Republic and deep in trouble! At the last possible second, Century teleported Rhodey and himself into the Chinese countryside before the Mandarin's power ring blast killed them! However now Rhodey (with his armor damaged) and Century must find civilization in order to return to the fight! Meanwhile, back at the Mandarin's fortress, Iron Man is the super-villain's powerless prisoner thanks to the anti-technology field! But Force Works is on the way to rescue him! Story continues in Iron Man 311. Cameo appearances by the Recorder, Dr. Su Yin, and the Mandarin's Avatars. Force Works Lineup: Iron Man, Century, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: Elements of the story cross over with Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 171. This story was reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Iron Man/War Machine Hands of the Mandarin.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Hands of the Mandarin Part 3 of 6. "The Conqueror" Guest-starring War Machine and Force Works. Script by Len Kaminski. Art by Tom Morgan. Cover by Tom Morgan. Story continues from War Machine #9. Inside the Mandarin's fortress, the golden avenger is in truly dire straits! He's the helpless prisoner of his long-time foe after his armor was disabled (by the anti-technology field)! And now as shown on the dramatic cover, the Mandarin rips off Iron Man's helmet and at last learns his true identity! When the Mandarin blasts Tony Stark with his power rings, it appears the end is near! Tony needs a savior! Could one arrive dressed in scarlet? Story continues in Force Works (1994) #7. Appearances by the Recorder and the Mandarin's Avatars. Force Works Lineup: Century, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: This six-part story is previewed in detail in the Iron Man & Force Works collectors' preview issue (published in November 1994). This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Iron Man/War Machine Hands of the Mandarin.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Hands of the Mandarin Part 4 of 6. "Heart of Darkness" Guest-starring War Machine. Script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Pencils by Dave Taylor. Inks by Rey Garcia. Cover by Dave Taylor and Rey Garcia. Story continues from Iron Man 311. With an urgent fury, Force Works attacks the Mandarin's fortress in the middle of nowhere China! The fighting mad U.S. Agent, Scarlet Witch, and Spider-Woman rip into the Avatars during their search for Tony Stark! However they may be too late as the Mandarin is poised to deliver the coup de grâce to his hated foe! But in the nick of time, the Scarlet Witch crashes into the Asian mastermind's chamber room and staggers the super-villain with the ten rings! Setting the stage for the spectacular showdown.. .Iron Man versus the, wait, hold on, it's not the golden avenger, it's the Scarlet Witch vs. the Mandarin! Wow, is Wanda ready to throw down with the mighty Mandarin? An excellent issue! Story continues in War Machine #10. Appearances by Century and War Machine. (Notes: Force Works appears in various stories in Marvel Comics Presents 169 thru 172 as part of the Hands of the Mandarin saga. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Iron Man/War Machine Hands of the Mandarin.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Hands of the Mandarin Part 5 of 6. "The Last Emperor" Guest-starring Force Works. Script by Len Kaminski and Scott Benson. Pencils by Geoff Senior. Inks by Pam Eklund. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek. Story continues from Force Works (1994) #7. Outside the Mandarin's fortress, War Machine and Century link up with Force Works! However the Mandarin has already departed his castle! In fact he and his avatars have just arrived in Hong Kong to begin their global conquest! With a strong sense of urgency, Rhodey and Force Works rush to Hong Kong! But along the way they stop at Stark Enterprises' branch facility to pick up a new set of red & gold armor for Tony! And now it's time to face the Mandarin! The sensational showdown is coming up next! Story concludes in Iron Man 312. Cameo appearances by Dr. Su Yin and Suzi Endo. Force Works Lineup: Iron Man, Century, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Woman, and the U.S. Agent. (Note: This story was reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Iron Man/War Machine Hands of the Mandarin.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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Hands of the Mandarin Part 6 of 6. "There Shall Come An Ending!" Double-Sized issue. Guest-starring War Machine and Force Works. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Tom Morgan. Inks by Bob Wiacek and Sam DeLaRosa. Cover by Tom Morgan. Story continues from War Machine #10. In strife-torn Hong Kong, the fate of the world hangs in the balance! The Mandarin has ascended to near godhood! And his plan to take the Earth back to the Middle Ages is close to fruition! However, the ten-ringed super-villain still needs a little more time! And that brief interval gives Force Works and War Machine a chance to retreat to S.E.'s Hong Kong facility! Once inside Tony Stark, Dr. Su Yin, and Suzi Endo make one last-ditch effort to use science to stop the Mandarin's magic! Will technology plus trickery save the world? Appearances by the Recorder, Mrs. Arbogast, and the Mandarin's Avatars. (Notes: The Mandarin and Shell-Head renew acquaintances in Iron Man (1998 3rd series) #9. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the trade paperback: Iron Man/War Machine Hands of the Mandarin.) 32 pages. Cover price $2.25.