Iron Man (1968 1st Series) UK Edition comic books 1973-1975

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Sub-Mariner and Iron Man do battle. 1st appearance of Moondragon as Madame MacEvil. "Sub-Mariner: Target for Death!" Story by Mike Friedrich and Bill Everett. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. It's a cataclysmic confrontation between Iron Man and the Sub-Mariner off the coast of Seattle! One of the heroes is being forced to fight against his will, but which one? And once the battle moves underwater, does Shell-Head have a chance to defeat Namor? First appearance of Moondragon as Madame MacEvil. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Joey Cavalieri.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Beware the Blood Brothers!" First appearance of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark Marvel issues of the Bronze Age. Drax the Destroyer is a prisoner of Thanos at the evil Titan's Earth-fortress. In an effort to escape, Drax telepathically reaches out to Tony Stark for assistance; but before Iron Man can come to the rescue, Shell-Head is ambushed by the Blood Brothers! Can Drax and the golden avenger defeat the Blood Brothers and Thanos? Also first appearances of Drax the Destroyer, Starfox (in a flashback), and Mentor. (Note: Iron Man 55 was reprinted as a Marvel Milestone Edition in 1992.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. It's science vs. magic in "Rasputin's Revenge!" Doctor Strange cameo. Story by Steve Gerber. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. How can Iron Man hope to defeat a being that is all the evils of mankind rolled up into one destructive entity? 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. As the workers of Stark International protest and go on strike, Iron Man must confront his arch nemesis the sinister Mandarin. "Strike!" Story by Steve Gerber. Art by George Tuska, Esposito, and Giacoia.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Mandarin and the Unicorn: Double-Death!" Story by Steve Gerber and Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito. The Mandarin and the Unicorn join forces to fight Iron Man! Shell-head is defeated in round one as his chestplate is severely damaged. After realizing that his once weak heart has now healed, Tony repairs his armor and sets out to find the deadly duo. Will Shell-Head win round two? Meanwhile, Tony has hired Pepper Hogan as his personal secretary again. 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "A Madness in Motown!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Tony Stark takes a business trip to Detroit to oversee a stock transfer involving the shares of Roxanne Gilbert, but Tony does not know that Roxanne's brother is...Firebrand! Iron Man and Firebrand settle their differences in a grave yard. Meanwhile, Marianne Rodgers is admitted to a sanitarium. 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Cry Marauder!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. The Masked Marauder breaks into Stark Industries and steals the first operational Space Shuttle! Iron Man follows in hot pursuit and battles the Marauder! (Note: This issue includes a full page ad for Amazing Spiderman 122 ? the death of the Green Goblin. Art by John Romita.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Death Knells over Detroit!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Iron Man has been captured by the Masked Marauder. Shell-head must now escape and defeat the Marauder otherwise Detroit will be destroyed by an atomic bomb! Meanwhile, marital tension is growing between Pepper and Happy Hogan as their separation due to work commitments continues. 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Whiplash Returns!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by Craig Russell, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. Tony Stark's business trip with Pepper Hogan continues in Cincinnati. Tony is touring the Queen City plant when Whiplash interrupts! Whiplash quickly disables Shell-head's repulsor rays, so Iron Man must find another way to win. 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Gil Kane cover. Doctor Spectrum. "Enter: Dr. Spectrum" Part 1 of 4. Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. Tony Stark returns to Detroit to oversee the reconstruction of the space shuttle, when Dr. Spectrum attacks with his power prism! Can Iron Man defeat the prism-wielding villain? And who is the mysterious Dr. Obatu? (Note: This is the Dr. Spectrum from the Squadron Sinister -- last seen in Avengers 70.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "Rokk Cometh!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. It's round two between Iron Man and Doctor Spectrum! After being defeated in the previous issue, Shell-head utilizes his ultra-violet ray to force Dr. Spectrum to retreat. Meanwhile, Tony Stark and Happy Hogan come to blows over Pepper. 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. "The Cutting Edge of Death!" Part 3 of 4. Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Iron Man wins a desperate battle vs. Doctor Spectrum, but falls victim to the entity inside the power prism. Iron Man is possessed by the prism and goes on a rampage! Also in this issue, Pepper learns that Tony Stark is Iron Man. Cameo appearances by Luke Cage and Thor. 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. It's Avenger vs. Avenger in "Night of the Thunder God!" Guest-starring Thor and Doctor Spectrum. Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Iron Man's body is under the thrall of the Skrull outcast Krimonn. The villainous alien is using Shell-Head's own power to wreak havoc on the innocent citizens of Detroit. That is until the Mighty Thor arrives on the scene. Can Tony get back control of his body before his teammate batters it senseless? 32 pages.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 7p cover price. "Confrontation!" Guest-starring Sunfire. Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Ron Wilson. Iron Man attacks the Mandarin's undersea fortress, and a great one-on-one battle begins between the Mandarin and the golden avenger! Also, another villain arrives on the scene: Yellow Claw. (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #22 Man-Thing.) 32 pages

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 8p cover price. "Battle: Truth and Yellow Claw!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. After defeating the Mandarin in the previous issue, the Yellow Claw sets his sights on Iron Man. Shell-head battles the Yellow Claw from cover to cover and also has a brief encounter with the Black Lama. After the Yellow Claw narrowly escapes, Iron Man concludes his Southeast Asia adventure and returns to the U.S. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #26 Mephisto.) 32 pages

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