{"title":"Iron Man","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"marvel-double-feature-12-1975-fn","title":"Marvel Double Feature # 12 1975 FN","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarvel Double Feature # 12\u003c\/b\u003e published in October 1975, is a reprint comic that features two stories originally from the 1960s series Tales of Suspense. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCaptain America: \"If Bucky Lives..!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eOriginal Source: Tales of Suspense #88 (April 1967).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003ePlot: Captain America receives a distress call from someone claiming to be his long-dead partner, Bucky Barnes. In reality, it is a trap set by the Red Skull, who uses a robot duplicate of Bucky to lure Cap to Sea Gull Isle. Cap must battle the Swordsman and Power Man (Erik Josten) before being captured in an indestructible bubble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Stan Lee; art by Gil Kane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eIron Man: \"If a Man Be Stone!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eOriginal Source: Tales of Suspense #95 (November 1967).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003ePlot: While S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Jasper Sitwell arrives to protect Stark Industries, the Grey Gargoyle attacks to steal a cobalt super-weapon. The villain turns several people to stone and eventually succeeds in turning Iron Man himself into stone, throwing him off the Stark Industries building at the story's cliffhanger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eCreative Team: Written by Stan Lee; pencils by Gene Colan; inks by Frank Giacoia. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artist: Gil Kane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePage Count: 36 pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eOriginal Price: $0.25.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717212389476,"sku":"BJ119","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_18_10_27_53_990.jpg?v=1768753794"},{"product_id":"armor-wars-1-2015-nm","title":"Armor Wars # 1 2015 NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArmor Wars # 1\u003c\/b\u003e June 2015 (Vol. 2) is a tie-in to the Secret Wars event. Written by James Robinson and illustrated by Marcio Takara, it reimagines the classic Iron Man storyline within the high-tech domain of Technopolis on Battleworld. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Armored Utopia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story is set in Technopolis, a futuristic super-city where a mysterious and lethal airborne virus forces everyone to wear advanced armor just to survive and breathe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Governance: The domain is ruled by Baron Tony Stark, with his brother Arno Stark serving as a bitter business and political rival. James Rhodes (War Machine) serves as the \"Thor\" of this region—a Grand Marshal and law enforcer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Murder Mystery: The primary conflict begins when Peter Urich (the Technopolis version of Spider-Man) is murdered after discovering a \"dark secret\" regarding the origin of the city's plague.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Investigation: Baron Tony Stark and Grand Marshal Rhodes must solve the mystery of Peter’s death while navigating a looming civil war between the Stark brothers and corporate rival Wilson Fisk. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBaron Tony Stark: The ruler of Technopolis who maintains order while battling his brother’s influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArno Stark: Tony’s rival brother who secretly plots to seize control of the city.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eJames Rhodes: The \"Grand Marshal Thor\" who acts as the primary investigator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKiri Oshiro: A young genius and business owner whose company is a target for the Starks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLila Rhodes: Rhodes' niece and a brilliant mechanic who eventually plays a pivotal role in the series. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSeries Length: A 5-issue limited series under the Secret Wars: Warzones! banner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMajor Revelation: Later issues reveal that Howard Stark intentionally released the virus to ensure his family’s armor technology remained a permanent, life-saving necessity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47740972564580,"sku":"BK219","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_21_19_45_58_951.jpg?v=1769046476"},{"product_id":"armor-wars-1-2015-nm-copy","title":"Armor Wars # 1 2015 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArmor Wars # 1\u003c\/b\u003e June 2015 (Vol. 2) is a tie-in to the Secret Wars event. Written by James Robinson and illustrated by Marcio Takara, it reimagines the classic Iron Man storyline within the high-tech domain of Technopolis on Battleworld. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Armored Utopia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story is set in Technopolis, a futuristic super-city where a mysterious and lethal airborne virus forces everyone to wear advanced armor just to survive and breathe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Governance: The domain is ruled by Baron Tony Stark, with his brother Arno Stark serving as a bitter business and political rival. James Rhodes (War Machine) serves as the \"Thor\" of this region—a Grand Marshal and law enforcer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Murder Mystery: The primary conflict begins when Peter Urich (the Technopolis version of Spider-Man) is murdered after discovering a \"dark secret\" regarding the origin of the city's plague.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Investigation: Baron Tony Stark and Grand Marshal Rhodes must solve the mystery of Peter’s death while navigating a looming civil war between the Stark brothers and corporate rival Wilson Fisk. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eBaron Tony Stark: The ruler of Technopolis who maintains order while battling his brother’s influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArno Stark: Tony’s rival brother who secretly plots to seize control of the city.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eJames Rhodes: The \"Grand Marshal Thor\" who acts as the primary investigator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKiri Oshiro: A young genius and business owner whose company is a target for the Starks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLila Rhodes: Rhodes' niece and a brilliant mechanic who eventually plays a pivotal role in the series. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSeries Length: A 5-issue limited series under the Secret Wars: Warzones! banner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMajor Revelation: Later issues reveal that Howard Stark intentionally released the virus to ensure his family’s armor technology remained a permanent, life-saving necessity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47740975743076,"sku":"BK220","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_21_19_49_20_253.jpg?v=1769046641"},{"product_id":"force-works-12-1995-nm","title":"Force Works # 12 1995 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eForce Works # 12\u003c\/b\u003e published in June 1995, is a significant flip-book issue featuring two parallel storylines involving the members of Force Works and their ally, War Machine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStory 1: \"Green Fire!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe main story concludes a two-part arc set in the Eastern European nation of Slorenia, which is embroiled in a brutal ethnic conflict. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: Force Works is caught between the Slorenians and the Dudaks. The team initially aids the immortal Dudak champion Ember, only to realize he is as ruthless and dangerous as the Slorenian champion Volkvhy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Battles: Iron Man engages in a fierce battle with the Black Brigade, ultimately defeating him by tearing open his armor. Meanwhile, Volkvhy attempts to drain the life energy of Spider-Woman (Julia Carpenter).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Resolution: The team’s Rigellian Recorder is revealed to have sabotaged Century, knocking him unconscious to \"watch\" the heroes suffer. Century recovers, decapitates the rogue Recorder, and arrives just in time to save his teammates from an enraged Ember. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStory 2: \"Vicious Circle: Into the Shadows!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe flip-side story begins a three-part solo adventure for War Machine (Jim Rhodes) titled \"Brothers in Arms\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Rhodey travels to the Central American nation of San Revilla to locate a friend's missing brother.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Combatants: War Machine faces off against government troops and two super-powered rebels, Striker and Sundance. He deduces that Sundance uses a light-generating apparatus to grant the rebels partial invisibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Twist: Rhodey discovers that the San Revilla government has hired its own super-powered mercenaries, including U.S. Agent (who has seemingly split from the main Force Works team for this mission), Hazzerd, and Troubleshooter. 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It is widely recognized for featuring Tony Stark in the high-tech War Machine armor (Model 11). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Put The Hammer Down!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story centers on Tony Stark’s final confrontation with his corporate rival, Justin Hammer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Assault: Tony Stark, utilizing the heavily armed War Machine suit, leads the Masters of Silence in an invasion of Hammer’s secret Pacific island stronghold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Confrontation: Tony easily dismantles Hammer’s security, including a squad of Mandroids. He corners Hammer and dictates harsh terms for his surrender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Resolution: Under threat of being left to the Masters of Silence, Hammer agrees to publicly exonerate Stark of fraud charges and sell Stane International back to Tony for just one dollar. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe War Machine Armor: This issue features the 3rd appearance of the War Machine armor (and the 2nd appearance of Tony Stark wearing it). 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His doctor, Erica Sondheim, warns him that the physical strain of the battle has significantly accelerated his condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePreparing for the End: Anticipating his potential death, Tony begins putting his final affairs in order, including contacting cryogenics experts and arranging a new future for Stark Enterprises. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Len Kaminski\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePenciler: Kevin Hopgood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInker: Bob Wiacek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Art: Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47741010313316,"sku":"BK32","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_21_19_55_16_999.jpg?v=1769047012"},{"product_id":"ultimate-iron-man-ii-1-2007-nm","title":"Ultimate Iron Man II # 1  2007 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUltimate Iron Man II # 1\u003c\/b\u003e December 2007 (cover dated February 2008) is the first issue of a five-part limited series that continues the \"untold origin\" of the Ultimate Universe's Tony Stark. It was written by sci-fi novelist Orson Scott Card and illustrated by Pasqual Ferry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Part I\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story picks up following the events of the first Ultimate Iron Man miniseries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSurvival: Young Tony Stark has survived a catastrophic explosion during his initial Iron Man trial run. The issue explores his recovery and the next steps for his high-tech development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Government agents recruit Tony and his friend James \"Rodney\" Rhodes for a dangerous assignment: taking out a terrorist training camp specializing in suicide bombers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFamily Crisis: The broader narrative arc of the series involves Howard Stark being falsely imprisoned for the murder of his business rival, Zebediah Stane. 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Written by Kieron Gillen, it features three separate stories that set the stage for the next phase of his run on the main Iron Man title. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue is split into three narrative segments: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\"Two Cities\": Following the events on the moon in Fatal Frontier, Tony Stark suffers from \"Moon Mercury\" poisoning, which causes life-threatening hallucinations. 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The issue, titled \"Self-Made Man Part One: What's the Big Idea?\", focuses on the concept of Iron Man as an ever-evolving idea rather than just a single man or suit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eA Fresh Start: Following a major Marvel relaunch, this issue introduces \"Stark Unlimited,\" a global enterprise where Tony operates more like an \"idea architect\" than a traditional CEO.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Tony assembles a diverse team to tackle high-tech problems. 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Written by Greg Pak and illustrated by Pat Lee, the story reimagines Tony Stark’s life in a reality where mutants are the dominant species. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Best and Brightest Sapien\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story is set in an alternate world where the \"House of M\" (Magneto's family) rules Earth and \"Sapiens\" (humans) are considered an evolutionary dead end. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGladiator Status: Tony Stark is the most successful human on the planet, serving as a billionaire businessman and a champion in high-tech gladiatorial robot combat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Secret Weapon: While Tony appears to comply with mutant rule, he secretly develops a powerful, familiar-looking suit of armor. 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Unlike most Iron Man comics, it barely features Tony Stark; instead, it is a character study that deconstructs the origin and psyche of his greatest nemesis, The Mandarin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"The Story of My Life\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue is framed around a meta-narrative where the Mandarin attempts to control his legacy by forcing a kidnapped world-renowned filmmaker, Jun Shan, to direct a biographical epic about his life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Lie vs. The Truth: The story intercuts between the grandiose, aristocratic legends the Mandarin tells about himself and the grim, historical reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Fabricated Origin: The Mandarin claims he was the scion of an aristocratic dynasty and a descendant of Genghis Khan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Harsh Reality: The \"truth\" revealed is that he was actually born in a brothel to a prostitute and spent his youth as a low-level criminal and cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Climax: Jun Shan attempts to subvert the Mandarin's propaganda by secretly filming a version of the movie that exposes his fraudulent past. 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Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Alex Maleev, the creative duo behind an acclaimed run on Daredevil, the issue focuses on Tony’s search for his biological parents. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Part One\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe story utilizes a non-linear narrative, alternating between the present day and a significant moment in Tony's youth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Present: In Sofia, Bulgaria, Iron Man has been defeated and is surrounded by five high-tech armored adversaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Flashback: Tony recalls his time as a 20-year-old student at Cambridge University in the UK. 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The story features Iron Man and his team, Force Works, battling the Mandarin and his forces, who are attempting to create an army of radioactive \"zombie\" soldiers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe issue adapts the animated episode titled \"And the Sea Shall Give Up Its Dead\". The plot details are as follows: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Incident: A year prior to the main action, a Russian nuclear submarine is sunk by the villain Hypnotia, with all hands on board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Threat: The submarine mysteriously resurfaces near Scotland, its crew now transformed into radioactive zombie warriors loyal to the Mandarin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: Iron Man and his superhero team, Force Works (consisting of War Machine, Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, Spider-Woman, and Century), investigate the situation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: Iron Man is ambushed by the Mandarin's disciples while investigating the re-emerged submarine. Force Works joins the battle using specialized underwater gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMandarin's Plan: Tony Stark discovers that the Mandarin intends to use a green, slime-like substance to activate the zombie soldiers via a new underwater transport tunnel, the \"Hammer Tunnel\" in Great Britain, at high noon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEscalation: The Mandarin summons the alien dragon Fin Fang Foom to aid his forces, further complicating the battle for Force Works. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Eric Fein \u0026amp; Ron Friedman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtist: Anthony Williams \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe comic adaptation is largely faithful to the source material, but features minor differences, such as the appearance of U.S. Agent and the Hex Ship. 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