Iron Man (1968 1st Series) comic books 1983

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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.

Lakeside Tattooz Insert Variant (unopened inserts may or may not have the sample tattoo inside). While there is no definitive information about the Lakeside Tattooz inserts, they are known to occur over several different Marvel issues printed in March 1983. Unlike Amazing Spider-Man #238 and FF #252 where the insert was present in every copy, it appears only a limited amount of copies of this issue received the Lakeside insert (regional distribution?). Also, some of the inserts, although never opened, exist without the free tattoo sample inside.
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 $0.60.

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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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Direct Edition. "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.

Newsstand Edition. "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.