{"product_id":"iron-man-283-1992-nm","title":"Iron Man # 283 1992 NM-","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIron Man # 283\u003c\/b\u003e August 1992 is a pivotal issue that concludes the \"Masters of Silence\" story arc. 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). While Tony is currently the pilot, the issue sows seeds for Jim Rhodes to take over the mantle later in the series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTony's Health: Despite the victory, Tony's health is rapidly deteriorating due to a crippling nerve condition. 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","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/iron-man-283-1992-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}