Iron Man (1968 1st Series) comic books 1984

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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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Newsstand 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.