Comic books 1970-1985

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"Deliverance" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Tony Stark is still living on the streets in a depressed state as a massive snowstorm bears down on the Big Apple! He should be seeking shelter, but instead he valiantly searches for a homeless pregnant woman he befriended a few weeks ago. Is there any chance of Tony, the woman, and her baby surviving the bitterly cold night outside? Last call has arrived for the once invincible iron man. Meanwhile in Central Park, Rhodey has returned from Battleworld with the Avengers! And he has new alien components installed on his armor! Cameo appearances by Morley Erwin, Captain America, Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau), Hawkeye, and Thor. (Notes: Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) previously appeared in the final issue (#12) of the Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) limited series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 366,109; average paid circulation 187,564.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"All the Kinds of Fear" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. With Iron Man back from the secret wars; Jim, Morley, and Clytemnestra are ready to launch their startup company! However they could still use a little more capital! So when Rhodey receives a phone call about a job on the west side for twenty grand... he jumps on the opportunity! But when the golden avenger arrives on the scene; he finds himself caught in the middle of a fight... between the old Taurus (aka Cornelius van Lunt) and the new (LMD) Taurus! Did Shell-Head check his horoscope this morning? Meanwhile Tony Stark is finally on the road to recovery; and hopefully better days are ahead. (Notes: Cornelius van Lunt previously appeared in Avengers 124. The discarded alien components from Iron Man's armor form the creature called "Omnivore" in Quasar (1989) #8.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"On The Road..." Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Go West, young (iron) man! And Jim Rhodes, Tony Stark, and the Erwin siblings follow that sage advice to start their new electronics business! The fearless foursome pack up all their stuff in a rented truck and begin the long drive to the Golden State! However Cornelius van Lunt hasn't forgotten what happened last issue, so he enlists his Zodiac brethren to ambush Iron Man along the way! Aries takes the first shot at Shell-Head in Ohio! While Aquarius lies in wait at the California state line! Nobody said relocating would be easy! (Notes: The Zodiac cartel appears next in West Coast Avengers #26. This issue includes a full-page advertisement for the Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) series with original art by Bill Sienkiewicz.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Terror in Tulaluma!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. After a few trials and tribulations; Rhodey, Tony, Morley, and Clytemnestra finally reach California soil! And now it looks like smooth sailing to Silicon Valley! But the quartet happens upon a young woman being chased by an angry mob! Iron Man rushes to rescue her... not realizing she's part of Aquarius' special trap! And in very short order, the modern day pilgrims find themselves in a life-and-death situation in an abandoned farmhouse! With tensions rising between Rhodey and Tony, can the new Shell-Head work with the old one to escape from Aquarius? They must! Otherwise a watery grave awaits! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: This issue includes a special one-page Marvel subscription advertisement featuring the Fantastic Four with original art by John Byrne.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Though This Fault Be Mine..." Part 1 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. As Tony Stark and his friends settle into their new home in the Golden State, Rhodey hears about a hostage crisis on an offshore oil rig! And in impetuous fashion, Iron Man zooms over the Pacific Ocean to save the day! At first Shell-Head's plan goes swimmingly as he routs the terrorists! But then he encounters a new super-villain called Vibro! And Vibro is going to shake the golden avenger to his foundations! First appearance of Vibro. Cameo appearances by Morley Erwin and Clytemnestra Erwin. (Note: During this time period, Jim Rhodes also appeared as Iron Man in Marvel Team-Up 145 and the West Coast Avengers (1984) limited series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"The Vengeance of Vibro!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Vibro wants another shot at the golden avenger! And after breaking out of jail, the new super-villain gets his wish! In a small town north of Los Angeles, Vibro clashes with Shell-Head again! But this time Morley and Tony have a plan to help Rhodey! And it involves the San Andreas Fault --- the source of Vibro's power! If Iron Man can draw Vibro away from the fault, he'll draw closer to victory! Cameo appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Barton Grimes, and Percy Grimes. (Notes: Vibro returns in Iron Man 191. This issue includes a special one-page Marvel subscription advertisement featuring Alpha Flight members: Aurora, Marrina, Puck, and Sasquatch; with original art by John Byrne.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"And Grimm Shall Be Their Name!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Don Perlin. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. The California entrepreneurs at last have a name for their new company: Circuits Maximus! And to celebrate their grand opening; Morley, Clytemnestra, Tony, and Rhodey go out to dinner to an upscale restaurant! However a couple of locals are very upset with the restaurant's owner! And they go out to dinner...dressed as the Brothers Grimm! When Shell-Head engages the strange duo, he quickly learns that the pernicious pair are full of tricks! And they must be bested with brainpower as opposed to firepower! First appearance of the Grimes brothers as the Brothers Grimm. (Notes: The costumes of the Brothers Grimm previously appeared in Spider-Woman (1978-1983 1st series) #12. This story takes place close to the events in Iron Man Annual #7.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"A Thing That Bores From Within..." Part 1 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. The relationship between Tony Stark and James Rhodes continues to deteriorate! And Rhodey, still plagued by headaches, thinks the ex-Shell-Head is trying to subvert his career as Iron Man! While Tony is shocked to learn that Rhodey has joined the West Coast Avengers! But before the former friends can resolve their growing differences, a new super-foe attacks: the Termite! This intrusive villain is trying to destroy an electronics company for which Circuits Maximus has a contract! And the golden avenger must root him out! Does Iron Man have an exterminator on speed dial? First appearance of the Termite. Cameo appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Morley Erwin, and Obadiah Stane. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Losing the Touch!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Scarlet Witch. 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 an embarrassing development, Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) fails to defeat the pesky Termite! So Tony Stark makes a phone call to his long-time associates in the (east coast) Avengers! The Scarlet Witch flies to California and brings a special weapon made by Forge (of X-Men fame)! When the Termite pops up next, Tony and Wanda are ready to tangle with him! But the reckless intervention of Shell-Head makes their task almost impossible! If Rhodey doesn't get his act together soon, the Avengers may do it for him! Origin of the Termite. Cameo appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Morley Erwin, Obadiah Stane, Madame Masque, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"The Iron Destiny" Part 1 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. With Iron Man's behavior becoming more irrational each passing day, Tony Stark decides that he needs a contingency plan in case Rhodey goes rogue! So to that the end, the former CEO of Stark International builds a rudimentary suit of armor (based upon his original design)! A few days later when Shell-Head foolishly challenges Vibro to a fight at a public airshow, the original Iron Man goes into action in more ways than one! Is Tony really ready to wear the suit again? Appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Morley Erwin, and Tigra. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"A Duel of Iron" 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. As shown on the terrific cover, it's James Rhodes vs. Tony Stark! The battle has been brewing for some time and it's finally here! The modern red & gold Iron Man vs. the old school gray Iron Man! Rhodey is wearing the superior armor, but Tony has the superior experience! May the best Shell-Head win! Oh, and in the meantime somebody needs to vanquish Vibro! An excellent issue! Appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin and Morley Erwin. Last 60¢ issue. (Note: Vibro appears next in Captain America 340.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"The Choice and the Challenge!" Guest-starring Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and Tigra. 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. Tony Stark stops by the Avengers' compound to tell Hawkeye that Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) is taking a leave of absence from the team! However while Tony is there, a distress call comes in from Tigra! Apparently she's trapped in a quinjet on a small Pacific Island with a large green dinosaur closing fast! Whoa, is that Godzilla? Maybe so! Hawkeye and Mockingbird scramble another quinjet and invite the original Iron Man to come along! But Tony's not so sure about going! Could the West Coast Avengers defeat Dr. Demonicus and Godzilla without the former golden avenger? The odds would be stacked against them! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes and Bethany Cabe. Flashback cameos by Captain America and Obadiah Stane. First 65¢ issue. (Notes: Dr. Demonicus previously appeared in Shogun Warriors (1979) #14. This story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover: Iron Man Iron Monger. The hardcover collects Iron Man issues 193 thru 200.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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"Otherwhere!" Guest-starring Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and Henry Pym. 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 an effort to cure his recurring headaches, Jim Rhodes travels to St. Louis to seek help from a former avenger: Dr. Henry Pym! Hank has some treatment ideas, but before the former Ant-Man can share them a robber bursts into the building! And in a strange turn of events; Shell-Head, Hank, and the robber are thrown into a bizarre dimension called Otherwhere! How does the trio get back here from there? Meanwhile, the original Iron Man (aka Tony Stark) miraculously survives his encounter with Godzilla in the Pacific Ocean! First appearances of Alice Nugent and Scourge. Cameo appearances by Morley Erwin, Clytemnestra Erwin, Bethany Cabe, Obadiah Stane, Madame Masque, and the Enforcer. (Notes: This story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover: Marvel Premiere Classic Library Edition #41. The edition collects Iron Man issues 193 thru 200. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 328,749; average paid circulation: 177,659.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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"The Thing Most Precious" Guest-starring Shaman (of Alpha Flight). 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. Jim Rhodes travels to Calgary, Alberta for a last-ditch attempt to cure his debilitating headaches! And upon his arrival he heads directly to the office of Dr. Michael Twoyoungmen! Shaman believes he can help Rhodey, but only if he is willing to enter a mystical realm called the Gorge! Reluctantly, Iron Man agrees and takes the plunge! Unaware that it might cost him his precious red and gold armor! Meanwhile back in California, Obadiah Stane sends his henchmen to kidnap Bethany Cabe! Cameo appearances by Tony Stark, Madame Masque, Hawkeye, and Mockingbird. (Note: This issue completes Luke McDonnell's exceptional 3-year run as the penciler of the Iron Man series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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Untitled Story. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Rich Buckler. It's an unusual tale as Tony Stark must battle two iron men to save his friends at Circuits Maximus! After Godzilla retrieves the gray armor from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, he brings it to Dr. Demonicus! And the demented doctor immediately dons it and heads inland to kill Iron Man! In the meantime a bizarre supernatural force called the Omnos assembles the red and gold armor left behind in the Gorge! And flies it to the Golden State to be reunited with Rhodey! So over the skies of Northern California; Dr. Demonicus in the retro armor, Omnos in the new armor, and Tony Stark incognito wage an improbable battle for iron supremacy! Appearances by Shaman, Hawkeye, Clytemnestra Erwin, Morley Erwin, and Obadiah Stane. (Notes: Dr. Demonicus returns in Avengers West Coast #70. Tony Stark and Jim Rhodes appear next in the first issue of the Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) limited series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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Secret Wars II crossover. "Call Him... Thundersword!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by John Byrne, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Story continues from Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) #1. Several minutes after being detained at the local jail, Thundersword breaks free! And now Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) must corral him again! But this time without help from the X-Men or Captain America! Realizing the difficulty of his task; Shell-Head contacts his friends for assistance! Clytemnestra and Tony suggest leading the new super-villain to the Busta Point power plant...and giving him a mega-jolt of electricity! Will that be enough to take down Thundersword? Meanwhile, Obadiah Stane finally succeeds in capturing Bethany Cabe! And Tony Stark will stop at nothing to get her back! Appearance by Morley Erwin. (Note: This story was reprinted in 2009 in the Secret Wars II Omnibus hardcover.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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"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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New logo. "Resolutions!" Double-Sized issue. First appearance of Silver Centurion Armor. 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. Finally it's here! The epic battle that has been brewing for more than three years! Obadiah Stane is Iron Monger. Tony Stark is Iron Man. With most of his friends either missing or dead, the former golden avenger must don the armor of Iron Man once again! But this time Tony will be putting on his brand new red and silver armor! Will it give him the upper hand during his life-and-death struggle vs. Iron Monger? Over the skies of Long Island, the Invincible Iron Man meets his adversary... and his destiny! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Clytemnestra Erwin, James Rhodes, Bethany Cabe, Madame Masque, Dr. Atlanta, Happy Hogan, Pepper Potts, Timothy Anders, and Mrs. Arbogast. Final appearance of Obadiah Stane. (Notes: Page 8 of the story features a brilliant full-page panel of the new Silver Centurion Armor. This issue begins Mark Bright's 3-year run as the primary penciler of the Iron Man title. This story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover: Iron Man Iron Monger. The hardcover collects Iron Man issues 193 thru 200.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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"Sky Duel!" Guest-starring the West Coast Avengers. 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. Iron Man's cataclysmic clash with Iron Monger is over; and Obadiah Stane has been vanquished. But much work remains to be done at the former headquarters of Stark International! Namely rescuing Pepper, Happy, and Mrs. Arbogast from a burning underground laboratory! Once Shell-Head does that, he's reunited with Bethany Cabe. However Bethany is acting very strangely. And so too is Madame Masque for that matter! What exactly did Dr. Atlanta do to them a few issues ago? Meanwhile across the country, A.I.M. launches an air attack against the Avengers' west coast compound! And Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and Tigra need help from the man in the Silver Centurion Armor! Cameo appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, James Rhodes, and Yorgon Tykkio, (Note: In this issue Tony Stark agrees to join the West Coast Avengers.) 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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30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. "And the Freak Shall Inherit the Earth!" Story by Len Wein and Roger Slifer. Art by Herb Trimpe and Marie Severin. Cover by Rich Buckler and Klaus Jansen. Iron Man battles the Freak with the fate of New York City and the life of Happy Hogan at stake. Cover price $0.30.

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30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. "Fear Wears Two Faces!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Iron Man battles the Blood Brothers. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.30.

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This annual features four reprint stories and a new cover by Marie Severin and Bill Everett. First story reprinted from Tales of Suspense 71: "What Price Victory?" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Wally Wood. The golden avenger battles the Titanium Man to save the life of Happy Hogan! Second story reprinted from Tales of Suspense 79: "Disaster!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Jack Abel. Warlord Krang attacks Iron Man to impress Lady Dorma. Cameo appearance by the Sub-Mariner. Third story reprinted from Tales of Suspense 80: "When Fall the Mighty!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Jack Abel (aka Gary Michaels). The Avenging Son takes out his frustration on Shell-head! Fourth story reprinted from Tales to Astonish 82: "The Power of Iron Man!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Part 3 of 3. Plot by Stan Lee. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gene Colan and Jack Kirby. Inks by Dick Ayers. The Invincible Iron Man delivers payback to Prince Namor! Special feature: 1-page pin-up of Iron Man. 64 pages. 25 cent cover price. Cover price $0.25.

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This annual features three reprint stories and a new cover by Sal Buscema. First story reprinted from Tales of Suspense 91: "The Uncanny Challenge of the Crusher!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Iron Man battles the Crusher for the first time. Second story reprinted from Tales of Suspense 81: "The Return of the Titanium Man!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Jack Abel (aka Gary Michaels). The Titanium Man ambushes the golden avenger in the skies above Washington D.C.! Third story reprinted from Tales of Suspense 82: "By Force of Arms!" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Shell-head and the Titanium Man throw down in the nation's capital! Special feature: 1-page pin-up of Iron Man by Don Heck. 64 pages. 25 cent cover price. Cover price $0.25.

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All-new 35-page story "More or Less... the Return of the Molecule Man!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Script by Steve Gerber. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Jack Abel (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Deep inside the Florida Everglades, a teenage girl discovers a mysterious wand lying in the swamp! Oh no, don't pick it up! Unfortunately she does and the malevolence of the Molecule Man walks the Earth again! And quietly the Man-Thing observes from a distance. Meanwhile, Tony Stark tours the Everglades on a business trip and agrees to rebuild the eco-friendly Omegaville (last seen in Giant-Size Man-Thing 1). And once again the Man-Thing silently lurks from the shadows. Shortly thereafter in nearby Citrusville, the golden avenger clashes with the reborn Molecule Man! However Shell-head is unable to defeat him! Several weeks later at the dedication of Omegaville, the Molecule Man attacks again! But this time the Invincible Iron Man has an ally! The Macabre Man-Thing! The tortured beast is not watching from afar anymore! The showdown is set! Will the Everglades survive? Cameo appearances by Richard Rory, Mr. Fantastic, and the Vision. (Notes: The Molecule Man previously appeared in the first issue of Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st series) and appears next in Fantastic Four 187 & 188. The Man-Thing returns in Marvel Premiere 28.) 48 pages. 50 cent cover price. Cover price $0.50.

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"The Doomsday Connection!" Guest-starring the Champions. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Al Milgrom. In the Nevada desert, the golden avenger is hot on the trail of the lethal killing machine known as Modok! But when Shell-head busts into his underground bunker, the former A.I.M. operative is not there! Since Iron Man is already near the west coast, he contacts the Los Angeles-based Champions for help instead of the Avengers! After Tony Stark explains the situation to the Black Widow and her teammates; the seven heroes fan out across California in search of Modok! The Champions find plenty of trouble, but they don't find their A.I.M. adversary! Finally Shell-head realizes that Modok never left his Silver State hideaway! Hence an hour later, Iron Man and his allies at last encounter their elusive foe! Can the armored avenger and the Champions knock the murderous Modok off his doomsday chair? Champions Lineup: Angel, Black Widow, Darkstar, Ghost Rider, Iceman, and Hercules. Backup story: "Death Lair!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Jeff Aclin. Inks by Don Perlin. Midnight tries to convince Half-Face to work for Fu Manchu. 48 pages. 50 cent cover price. Cover price $0.50.

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"War and Remembrance!" Guest-starring the Black Panther. Story by Peter Gillis and Ralph Macchio. Art by Jerry Bingham and Dan Green. Cover by Jerry Bingham and Brett Breeding. Madam Slay and Killmonger are plotting to overthrow T'Challa; but fortunately for the Black Panther, Tony Stark happens to be in Wakanda at the same time to dedicate a new research plant. The two Avengers team up to stop the take over attempt. Cameo appearance by the Mandarin. 48 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"In Dreams What Death May Come!" Guest-starring the Eternals. Script by Peter Gillis. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Roy Richardson. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. While the new Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) is practicing maneuvers over the skies of Western Europe, his armor is suddenly seized by an unknown force! And Shell-Head is flown all the way to Olympia...the home of the Eternals! Very quickly Rhodey (still trapped in his armor) becomes a prisoner of Warlord Kro! Hold on, what is Kro doing in Olympia? He's a deviant! Where are the Eternals? Unfortunately, they have all been captured by Brother Tode! And all face gruesome deaths unless the Invincible Iron Man can save them! But the armored avenger needs help! And wisely Rhodey chooses to free Thena first! Can the new Shell-Head and the mighty Thena defeat the Deviant droves? And restore Olympia to its eternal glory? Cameo appearance by Morley Erwin. Eternals lineup: Zuras, Ikaris, Makkari, Sersi, Valkin, and Thena. (Notes: The Eternals previously appeared in Thor 300 & 301. This story takes place between Iron Man (1st series) 177 and 179.) 48 pages Cover price $1.00.

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This issue serves as a prelude to Avengers West Coast (1985) #1. "When Giants walk the Earth!" Guest-starring Hawkeye and Wonder Man. Mockingbird and Tigra cameos. Story by Bob Harris. Art by Luke McDonnell, Akin, and Garvey. Story takes place between Iron Man (1968-96 1st Series) #187 and #188. Erik Josten is down on his luck. Formerly known as Power Man (a title he would soon lose to Luke Cage), then later he was a small time hood known as the Smuggler. Josten was once strong enough to go toe-to-toe with Wonder Man. Now, his powers are fading. He seeks out Dr. Karl Malus, a mad scientist who experiments on people with super-powers. When Malus is finished, Josten finds himself even more powerful than before. With the ability to grow to giant size, Josten now calls himself Goliath! Can even the combined power of Iron Man and Wonder Man along with the word's greatest marksman, Hawkeye, hope to defeat this new menace? 48 pages.

NOTE: 1st appearance of Erik Josten as Goliath (formerly Power Man I, formerly the Smuggler, a.k.a. Atlas of the Thunderbolts). Cover price $1.00.

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Canadian edition with $.1.25 cover price. The new-to-heroing Rhodey stumbles upon a struggle between the Eternals and the Deviants in "In Dreams What Death May Come!" Script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Roy Richardson. Story takes place between Iron Man (1968-96 1st Series) #178 and #179. 40 pages of story. McDonnell/Steve Mitchell cover. Cover price $1.25.

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Canadian edition with $.1.25 cover price. This issue serves as a prelude to Avengers West Coast (1985) #1. "When Giants walk the Earth!" Guest-starring Hawkeye and Wonder Man. Mockingbird and Tigra cameos. Story by Bob Harris. Art by Luke McDonnell, Akin, and Garvey. Story takes place between Iron Man (1968-96 1st Series) #187 and #188. Erik Josten is down on his luck. Formerly known as Power Man (a title he would soon lose to Luke Cage), then later he was a small time hood known as the Smuggler. Josten was once strong enough to go toe-to-toe with Wonder Man. Now, his powers are fading. He seeks out Dr. Karl Malus, a mad scientist who experiments on people with super-powers. When Malus is finished, Josten finds himself even more powerful than before. With the ability to grow to giant size, Josten now calls himself Goliath! Can even the combined power of Iron Man and Wonder Man along with the word's greatest marksman, Hawkeye, hope to defeat this new menace? 48 pages. Note: 1st appearance of Erik Josten as Goliath (formerly Power Man - see Avengers #21, formerly the Smuggler - see Spec. Spidey #49, aka Atlas of the Thunderbolts). Cover price $1.25.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Knight's Errand!" Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Jim Starlin. The problems continue at the SI Long Island complex as more property is damaged and another employee is hurt. Tony Stark and Jim Rhodes follow a lead to New Mexico and encounter the Knight! Meanwhile, a new evil mastermind is maneuvering the chess pieces behind the scenes. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Endgame!" Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Iron Man runs the gauntlet (no pun intended) of traps in a Scottish castle to rescue his friend, James Rhodes. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. 1st full appearance of Obadiah Stane (the Iron Monger & villain of the Iron Man movie) - Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. It's just "One Of Those Days..." when Tony Stark dons an old armor to battle the Melter, then goes in search of answers from Obadiah Stane. Stark is tempted by the bottle. 2-page ad for the Spider-Man Video Action Game Cartridge, where the Green Goblin distracts Spidey as he tries to play the video game. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Stane sends more of his human chess pieces against Iron Man, resulting in an aerial battle in the Swiss Alps, in "The Empty Shell". Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. Stark's betrayed by someone close, inching him ever closer to the bottle. Spider-Man stars in a 1-page, comic-style ad for the Magic Snake puzzle. 1-page subscription ad for Marvel's titles, featuring Magneto, Dr. Octopus and Dr. Doom singing 'Deck the halls with Marvel Comics!' McDonnell/Mitchell cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Stark's clouded judgment leads him to take on Machine Man at Stark International in "The Iron Scream". Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Stark's self-destructive streak forces Rhodey to take drastic measures in "Blackout!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. Magma (who battled Iron Man and Spider-Man in Marvel Team-Up #110) appears. 1-panel cameo by Daredevil. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. In "Ball and Chain", Rhodey's first solo assignment as Iron Man has him taking on Thunderball, while Stark sinks deeper into his compulsion. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. Iron Man must douse Firebrand, while Captain America wants to have a talk with Stark in "Firebrand's Revenge!" Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. Stane sends Iron Man on a rescue mission, with Stark's well-being on the line, in "Judas Is A Woman". Stark International becomes Stane International. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Sam DeLaRosa. Rhodey must keep the extra armor out of Stane's clutches, while Stane faces a mass exodus of employees loyal to Stark, in "Armor Chase". Nick Fury. 1-page 'Bullpen Bulletins' has original John Byrne art of various Marvel characters surrounding Byrne at his drawing board. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. In "This Treasure Of Red And Gold...", it's a race between Nick Fury, Iron Man and the Atlantean Krang to retrieve the extra armor from the bottom of the ocean. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. Rhodey quits his day job. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. As a dimensional portal begins to open, Stark must learn a lesson from a cardboard box in "Turf". Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. Power Man (Luke Cage) and Iron Fist cameo. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. Rhodey takes a job as a bodyguard, coming into conflict with the Flying Tiger, in "Have Armor Will Travel!" Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Beware: It's Assistant Editors' Month. Script by Bob Harras, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. Mike Carlin edits the light-hearted "Once An Avenger, Always An Avenger!", where a kid dressed as Iron Man must prove to his Avengers friends (other kids in costume) that he's not the one bullying the neighborhood. 2nd tale: Stark makes a bet with a cop that he can stay sober until midnight in "Struggle!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. When Rhodey's hired to protect a shipment of film, he's attacked by the Radioactive Man (an Avengers baddie) in "Mission Into Darkness". Rhodey experiences another piercing headache. The Eternals cameo. Story takes place after the events in Iron Man (1968-96) Annual #6. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. The Mandarin lures Iron Man (thinking it's the same Iron Man he's tussled with in the past) to his lair in China in "This Ancient Enemy!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Radioactive Man. 1-page holiday gift subscription ad has original John Byrne drawing of the Inhumans. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. Rhodey must fend off the Chinese military, not to mention stop the Mandarin's bid to start a war, in "Though My Life Be Forfeit..." Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Radioactive Man. Story leads into Marvel Super Heroes: Secret Wars #1. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. Iron Man is all that stands between Taurus (the robot) tearing Taurus (the man) apart. Rhodey removes the alien components from the armor. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. Cover price $0.75.