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"The Caribbean Connection" Part 2 of 2. Story by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Justin Hammer is the man behind the stealing of Tony Stark's yacht and the kidnapping of Bethany Cabe. Iron Man battles both Force and Hammer to get them back! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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"Sky Die!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Nick Fury and Scott Lang. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. A small town in Iowa is secretly wiped out by a microwave radiation burst! And SHIELD wants Stark International to locate the source of the devastating energy blast! The mystery only deepens when the data shows that the radiation came from off-planet! Is something rotten (or perhaps Roxxon) going on in outer space? The golden avenger dons his new space armor to journey heavenward and find out! First appearance of the space armor. Cameo appearances by Bethany Cabe and Ling McPherson. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring Captain America and Nick Fury vs. the Trapster.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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"Meter on the Sun!" Part 2 of 3. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. The armored avenger discovers a clandestine space station orbiting above the Earth! Wow, did NASA put it up there? No, apparently Roxxon did! And this space station comes with its own super-powered protector...Sunturion! Initially Shell-Head and Sunturion work together to determine why the Star Well station inadvertently released the microwave burst last issue! But after Iron Man declares that Star Well must be shut down, the professional pleasantries come to an end! It's a shootout among the stars between the golden avenger and Sunturion! First appearance and origin of Sunturion. Cameo appearances by Bethany Cabe, Ling McPherson, and Jonas Hale. Cover price $0.50.

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"Sunfall" Part 3 of 3. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. During Shell-Head and Sunturion's deep space battle, a large section of the Star Well station breaks free and begins tumbling toward Earth! Can Iron Man and Sunturion set aside their differences and prevent the station from crashing into a populated area? (Note: Sunturion returns in Iron Man Annual 9.) Second story: "Apocalypse Then" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Joe Brozowski (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Tony recalls the first time he met Rhodey...in the jungles of Vietnam under dire circumstances! Origin of James Rhodes. (Note: Chronologically this story takes place after the events of Tales of Suspense 39.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. "Raiders' Rampage!" Story by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Tony Stark attends an Electronics Engineers and Innovators Convention in Dallas, Texas. Everything is peaceful at the Stark International display booth until the Raiders attack! Iron Man and Scott Lang (without his Ant-man costume) battle the Raiders. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 350,171; average paid circulation 188,930.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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"Blacklash and the Burning!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. Shell Head's old foe Whiplash has a new look, new attitude, and new name...Blacklash! Can Iron Man stand against the super-villain's new and improved arsenal? Plus an explosive cliffhanger at Stark International Long Island! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Bethany Cabe, and Ling McPherson. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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"Holocaust at High Noon!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. Stark International is on fire! After flying debris from Shell-Head and Blacklash's fight sets off a huge explosion at S.I.'s Long Island headquarters! And the golden avenger is forced to abandon the battle in order to evacuate as many people as possible! However once the fires are under control, Iron Man sets a trap for the overconfident Blacklash! And as shown on the dynamic cover, the invincible one takes the former Whiplash on the ride of his life! Cameo appearance by Jim Rhodes. (Note: Shell-Head battles Blacklash again in Marvel Team-Up 145.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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"Siege!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. When a military coup in Central America endangers S.I. employees, the golden avenger rushes south of the border to save them! But to Shell-Head's surprise not everyone wants to be rescued! Is one of Tony's trusted employees playing both sides against the middle? Deceit is on full display in Costa Diablo! Cameo appearances by Captain America, Jarvis, and Jim Rhodes. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 28 featuring Superman and Spider-Man in a special Marvel/DC crossover.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. "Knightmare" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized 150th Anniversary Issue. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. One of the classic Iron Man issues of the bronze age! In a staggering change of events, Doctor Doom and the armored avenger are transported back in time to medieval Camelot! Wow! And while the golden avenger takes counsel with King Arthur, Victor Von Doom bargains for the soul of his mother with Morgana Le Fey! The powerful sorceress agrees to help the Fantastic Four's greatest foe! But first he must lead an army of the undead against the knights of the round table! So the battle lines are drawn! King Arthur and the Invincible Iron Man vs. Morgana Le Fey and Doctor Doom! Truly a battle for the (middle) ages! Will Camelot survive? And how will Shell-Head make it back to the 20th century? An outstanding issue! Flashback cameo by Cynthia Von Doom. (Notes: The golden avenger and Doctor Doom meet again in Iron Man 249-250. What if (1977 1st series) 33 explores an alternate reality in which Tony Stark is left behind in Camelot.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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"G.A.R.D.'s Gauntlet" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Luke McDonnell (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton and Terry Austin. Iron Man's epic adventure in Camelot is over! And now Tony Stark can get on with the business of rebuilding his Long Island headquarters and also finding his girlfriend Bethany Cabe! Meanwhile in the S.I. lab annex, Scott Lang works to fix a computer malfunction in the security system! But when the software program spirals out of control, the Astonishing Ant-Man and his ants spring into action! Cameo appearance by Ling McPherson. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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"Escape from Heaven's Hand!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton (art) and Eliot Brown (photo background). In his new stealth armor, Iron Man slips into East Germany to rescue the woman he loves! The golden avenger successfully breaches the heavily-fortified complex where Bethany is being held...and then gets the shock of life! He must not only save Beth, but also her husband! What? Where did he come from? With his head spinning and heart breaking, Tony dons his traditional red and gold armor! Can Shell-Head fight off the East German security forces and still get everyone to safety in West Berlin? An excellent issue! First appearance of the stealth armor. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes and the Living Laser. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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"Light Makes Might!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. At the end of last issue; Rhodey, Beth, and her husband safely reached Stark International's Berlin field office! But unfortunately, the armored avenger did not. The Living Laser knocked Iron Man out of the sky with a powerful laser blast! And now Shell-Head is once again attempting to escape from the East German complex! However the former member of the Lethal Legion stands in his way! The golden avenger and the Living Laser light up the night during their spectacular duel in Deutschland! Cameo appearance by Jim Rhodes. Flashback cameos by Count Nefaria and Earth's Mightiest Heroes to recap the events of Avengers 164. Last 50¢ issue. (Notes: Bethany Cabe returns in Iron Man 193. Shell-Head clashes with the Living Laser again in Iron Man 211.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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"The Other Side of Madness!" Story by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita, Jr., Dan Green, Bob Layton, and Chic Stone. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton. The Unicorn is back, and he's crazier than ever. Shell-head and the Unicorn battle on the docks of Long Island. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"The Back-Getters!" Story by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Cover by Bob Layton. As a favor to an SI employee, Iron Man makes an appearance at a local high school career fair and ends up fighting a runaway tank. (Note: This issue does not have the Comics Code Authority stamp on the cover.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"The Mauler Mandate!" Story by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Pablo Marcos. Cover by Al Milgrom and Bob Layton. Brendan Doyle (aka the Mauler) turns to Jim Rhodes for help in breaking into the Stark International computer building. What is the connection between the Mauler and Rhodey? Iron Man and Scott Lang get involved too. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"Spores!" Part 2 of 2. Story by David Michelinie and Alan Kupperberg. Art by Dan Green and Alan Kupperberg. Cover by Bob Layton and Alan Kupperberg. Iron Man is transported to an alien ship in outer space and forced to battle mysterious energy spores. (Notes: This issue includes a one-page pin-up of Iron Man by Jack Abel and Bob Layton. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 362,541; average paid circulation 177,520.) Cover price $0.60.

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"Moms" Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Carmine Infantino, Dan Green, and Al Milgrom. Cover by Bob Layton. It's an unusual story as Iron Man is surprisingly defeated by a mother and son in the rural countryside. Can Tony Stark survive against this strange duo? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"When Strikes Diablo" Story by Roger McKenzie. Art by Paul Smith. Stark International has hired a new employee who turns out to be a super villain with amnesia. When Diablo regains his memory, he engages Iron Man in an all-out battle. Cameo appearance by the Fantastic Four. (Note: This issue contains a full page ad for Marvel's first limited series: Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"A Cry of Beasts" Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Steve Ditko, Dan Green, and Marie Severin (splash page). Cover by Jim Starlin. Tony Stark attends a social event at the Long Island zoo, but three members of the Serpent Squad (Anaconda, Black Mamba, Death Adder) crash the party! It's up to Iron Man to round up the wild animals including the serpent squad. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"If the Moonman Should Fail!" Guest-starring Moon Knight. Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Luke McDonnell, Mike Esposito, and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. Tony Stark and Steven Grant visit Project Neptune, an undersea power generating facility, and discover that the subversive technologists of Advanced Idea Mechanics (AIM) have seized the facility. Can the two superheroes work together and defeat AIM? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"The Menace Within!" Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Mike Vosburg and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. Stark International is attacked by World War II era airplanes, but that is just the beginning of the strange events going on at the Long Island complex. Who is behind these attacks on SI and can Iron Man stop them? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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1st appearance (hand & voice only) of Obadiah Stane (the Iron Monger & villain of the Iron Man movie) - "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 $0.60.

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"Deadly Blessing" Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Brent Anderson. In the previous issue, the Knight tried to checkmate Iron Man, and now it's the Bishop's turn! Tony Stark and Jim Rhodes travel to Scotland, where the plot thickens as Iron Man is ambushed by the Bishop. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"Endgame" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. First the Knight, then the Bishop, and now the Rook takes his shot at the Invincible Iron Man! With Rhodey's life hanging in the balance, Shell-Head runs thru a gauntlet of traps in an old Scottish castle! But even if the golden avenger rescues his friend in the Highlands, he still won't learn the identity of the mastermind moving the chess pieces! Cameo appearances by Obadiah Stane (hand and voice only), Vic Martinelli, Mrs. Arbogast, Indries Moomji, and Pepper Potts. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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First full appearance of Obadiah Stane (aka the Iron Monger and the villain in the first MCU Iron Man movie in 2008). "One of Those Days..." Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Tony Stark returns to the states and finds the Melter waiting for him in his office! But as expected Shell-Headmakes short work on the Melter! And now the Stark International CEO is ready for some long overdue rest! However Vic Martinelli calls and gives Tony the name and location of the mysterious mastermind trying to destroy his life! The golden avenger rushes to Salt Lake City to confront the man called Obadiah Stane! And it's a dangerous confrontation that Iron Man won't soon forget! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Vic Martinelli, Mrs.Arbogast, and Indries Moomji. (Notes: This issue features a 2-page ad forthe Spider-Man Video Action Game Cartridge where the Green Goblin distracts the web-slinger as he is playing the game. Shell-Head's complete first encounter with Obadiah Stane (including this issue) was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"The Empty Shell" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. The walls are closing in on Anthony Stark, but so far he has resisted the urge to reach for the bottle! Upon learning about Obadiah Stane's upcoming meeting in Switzerland, the armored avenger flies to the Swiss Alps! However before challenging Obadiah, the invincible one must fend off the Bishop and the Knight again! Eventually Iron Man makes his way to the chess master's meeting, but like last issue nothing is resolved! Sadly Tony's greatest betrayal is waiting for him when he gets back to New York! A dagger to the heart that may send S.I.'s founder back to the bottle. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Vic Martinelli, Mrs. Arbogast, and Indries Moomji. (Notes:This issue features a full-page ad for the Saga of Crystar (1983 Marvel)series. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man TheEnemy Within Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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No Lakeside Tattooz insert. "The Iron Scream" Guest-starring Machine Man. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Tony Stark has suffered a relapse! And if he doesn't get help soon his whole life will fall apart! Unaware of Shell-Head's current condition, Machine Man stops by Stark International to chat! But instead he gets attacked by an intoxicated Iron Man! The two heroes really can't hurt each other; however, they can do vast amounts of damage to S.I.'s Long Island facilities! Everything is going south in a hurry for the golden avenger! First appearance of Morley Erwin. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Vic Martinelli, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Notes: Machine Man previously appeared in Marvel Two-in-One 93. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Blackout!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. With Stark International in turmoil, Magma launches a ground assault on the Long Island campus! To halt Magma's advance, an inebriated Iron Man quickly counterattacks! But the unstable man inside the armor cannot stop his adversary's powerful land vehicle! Realizing he's in trouble, Shell-Head retreats to his laboratory and takes Rhodey with him! And then Tony passes out! So who's going to stop Magma now? The biggest decision of James Rhodes' life is coming up next issue! Cameo appearances by Daredevil, Obadiah Stane, Indries Moomji, Morley Erwin, Vic Martinelli, and Mrs. Arbogast. Flashback cameo by Spider-Man. (Note: Magma previously battled Iron Man in Marvel Team-Up 110. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"And Who Shall Clothe Himself in Iron?" Part 2 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. One of the landmark issues of the Iron Man series! Wow, James Rhodes is the Invincible Iron Man! But there's no time for celebration, as the new Shell-Head must immediately battle Magma to save Stark International and Tony Stark! Fortunately, a young engineer at the Long Island complex helps Rhodey understand the basics of the red and gold armor! And now it's showtime for the new golden avenger! Cameo appearances by Obadiah Stane, Indries Moomji, Morley Erwin, Mrs. Arbogast, and the Wasp. (Notes: Elements of the plot cross over with Avengers 231 & 232. Magma returns in Web of Spider-Man #16. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 386,109; average paid circulation 187,664.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Ball and Chain" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. After informing the Avengers that he can no longer serve with the team, Rhodey (along with Morley Erwin) takes a drive to Niagara Falls! The duo is going to visit Morley's sister who works in a local power plant! However a certain Asgardian-enchanted super-villain arrives at the plant first... Thunderball! The erstwhile member of the Wrecking Crew demands an audience with his former girlfriend who lives in the area! But instead he gets an audience with the Invincible Iron Man! Is Jim Rhodes ready for his first solo adventure... against the mighty Thunderball? First appearance of Clytemnestra Erwin. Cameo appearances by Tony Stark and Heather Glenn. (Notes: Thunderball appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 247. The story's interlude with Heather Glenn continues in Daredevil 195.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Firebrand's Revenge!" Guest-starring Captain America. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Tony Stark is circling the drain! And as a result so is Stark International! Obadiah Stane is poised to take over S.I. unless Rhodey can find Tony in the next hour (to sign critical legal documents)! The new Shell-Head calls the star-spangled avenger for help! And Cap auspiciously discovers the S.I. CEO is in a flophouse in the Bowery! But Tony is too far gone to sign anything! And besides Firebrand just set the building on fire! What a disaster on so many levels! Cameo appearances by Yvette Avril, Morley Erwin, Vic Martinelli, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Notes: Shell-Head previously fought Firebrand in Iron Man 81. Firebrand appears next in Captain America 318. This issue was reprinted in 2010 in the trade paperback: Iron Man/Captain America.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Judas is a Woman" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. As poignantly illustrated on the cover, Obadiah Stane's conquest of Stark International is complete! Welcome to Stane International everybody! Unbelievable! As expected the employees loyal to the former S.I. resign in droves and begin exiting the premises! But before Jim Rhodes can do likewise, he is summoned by Obadiah! The new boss wants Iron Man to fly to the southwest desert and bring back Indries Moomji! Shell-Head reluctantly agrees knowing full well that the temptress is nothing but trouble! Can Rhodey resist her charms... unlike his red and gold predecessor? First appearances of Roberta Rhodes and the Sisterhood of Ishtar. Cameo appearances by Yvette Avril and Mrs. Arbogast. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Armor Chase" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Jim Rhodes is ready to leave Stane (formerly Stark) International! However before Rhodey can depart, he must secure all of Tony's former Iron Man suits! But Obadiah Stane wants those old suits of armor too! And so does Nick Fury at SHIELD! With help from Morley Erwin, the new Shell-Head gains access to Tony's private laboratory! And after fighting off the pesky Knight, Rhodey (and Morley) fly the extra suits of armor into the Atlantic Ocean! But Nick Fury saw where they submerged! And SHIELD is coming for them next issue! Cameo appearances by Tony Stark, Jasper Sitwell, Yvette Avril, Vic Martinelli, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"This Treasure of Red and Gold..." Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. The race is on to the ocean floor to find the missing suits of armor! Both Shell-Head (aka Jim Rhodes) and Nick Fury dive into the Atlantic Ocean in hot pursuit! However as depicted on the cover, Warlord Krang discovers the armor first! But Iron Man can't let the Atlanteans get the suits! Or SHIELD for that matter! In no time at all the three-way subsea battle is joined! Who will ultimately possess the red and gold suits of armor? Krang, Fury, Shell-Head, or none of the above? Cameo appearances by Morley Erwin and Clytemnestra Erwin. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Turf" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. After resigning from Stane International, Jim Rhodes flies back to the southwest desert to visit the Sisters of Ishtar! Iron Man wants to check out the mysterious underground vortex (from issue 173) again! One thing leads to another and Shell-Head is drawn into a bizarre interdimensional battle alongside a giant alien! What exactly have the sisters been hiding all this time? Meanwhile back in New York, Tony Stark learns a life lesson from a homeless man intent on guarding his prized cardboard box! Cameo appearances by Obadiah Stane and Morley Erwin. Flashback cameo by Indries Moomji. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Michael Kanterovich.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Have Armor Will Travel" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Rhodey, Morley Erwin, and Morley's sister, Clytemnestra, decide to start a new business together! But like any startup company, they need cash! So the new Shell-Head takes (what he thinks is) a simple job south of the border! All Jim Rhodes has to do is protect an important person as he flies over a war-torn South American jungle! The flight goes smoothly until the Flying Tiger attacks! And suddenly it's time for the Invincible Iron Man to earn his paycheck! Cameo appearances by Power Man (aka Luke Cage), Iron Fist, and Tony Stark. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Once an Avenger, Always an Avenger!" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. It's an off-beat tale for Assistant Editor's Month! A group of kids dress up as the Avengers and follow the team's every adventure in their monthly comic book! So after Iron Man left Earth's Mightiest Heroes several issues ago, the youngsters feel the need to kick Shell-Head (and the kid that mimics him) out of their group! But that turns out to be a big mistake! Second story: "Struggles!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Tony Stark is still wandering the streets of New York trying to come to grips with his alcoholism. Maybe he is finally starting to make progress. Cameo appearances by Morley Erwin, Vic Martinelli, and Mrs. Arbogast. Special feature: "Page O' Iron Man Stuff" Script and Art by Mike Carlin. One-page parody of this issue's stories. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Mission into Darkness" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Rhodey's incredible encounter with the Eternals (and the Deviants) in Iron Man Annual #6 is over! And now Shell-Head is ready to return home! But while in Greece, Jim gets a phone call from Morley Erwin about a new job opportunity in Hong Kong! After shaking off his second splitting headache, Iron Man heads to the British colony! Once there all Rhodey has to do is guard a shipment of film coming into the Hong Kong harbor! This should be an easy task unless something or perhaps someone radioactive shows up! Will the new Shell-Head recognize the Radioactive Man? Maybe the green glow will give him away! Cameo appearances by Ikaris, Makkari, Sersi, Thena, Clytemnestra Erwin, Tony Stark, Obadiah Stane, and the Mandarin (voice only). 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"This Ancient Enemy!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Once Jim Rhodes donned the red and gold armor, it was only a matter of time before he met Iron Man's greatest foe! And when the Chinese mastermind learns that Shell-Head is in Hong Kong, he lures the golden avenger to his mountaintop fortress on the mainland! Rhodey doesn't know exactly what the Mandarin's ten rings can do, but he's about to learn the hard way! Does the new Iron Man have even a puncher's chance against the mighty Mandarin? Appearances by Tony Stark and the Radioactive Man. (Notes: The Mandarin previously battled Shell-Head in the classic Iron Man 100. The letters page gives credit to Ann Nocenti for the plot of issue 176. This issue includes a special one-page Marvel subscription advertisement featuring Black Bolt, Medusa, and Lockjaw with original art by John Byrne.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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"Though My Life Be Forfeit..." Part 2 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. Inside the Mandarin's mainland fortress, the Invincible Iron Man is in dire straits! The ten-ringed super-villain emerged triumphant after their battle last issue and took control of Shell-Head's mind! And now the Mandarin has ordered Rhodey to remove his helmet and slit his own throat! Is the end near for the armored avenger? Fortuitously, Jim gets another splitting headache and it breaks the mind control! And with surprising help from the Chinese air force, Iron Man turns certain defeat into an inspiring victory! When Rhodey at last returns to New York City, Morley Erwin tells him about a massive energy source in Central Park. Iron Man rushes to investigate... and then suddenly disappears! Appearances by Tony Stark and the Radioactive Man. (Notes: Iron Man appears next in the first issue of the Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) limited series. Sometimes forgotten... it was Jim Rhodes that went to the Beyonder's world as Iron Man and not Tony Stark. The Mandarin returns in Iron Man 241.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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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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Direct Edition. "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.