Amazing Stories of Suspense #45
"Annals of the Occult!" delivers a pulse-pounding chapter in Iron Man’s ongoing struggle, with Tony Stark trapped in his armor after a life-threatening injury—his suit now a lifeline, not just a weapon. As Happy and Pepper grow suspicious of the armored hero, Iron Man is forced to confront Hawkeye in a desperate clash at Stark’s factory, while the Black Widow faces a dangerous return to her past. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Don Heck with inks by Dick Ayers, this issue blends suspense and personal stakes, with Ogden Whitney’s cover capturing the mystery and tension of the story.
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Tony Stark sustained an injury to his heart last issue. Now he cannot remove his Iron Man armor as he needs its power to keep him alive. Happy and Pepper, unaware of Stark's dual identity, believe that Iron Man is responsible for their employer's disappearance and they call for the police. Iron Man flees but is forced to return and battle Hawkeye when he attacks Stark's factory and kidnaps Pepper. Hawkeye escapes. Elsewhere, the Black Widow taken back to Russia by her former employers. Following her rescue, Pepper is less hostile to Iron Man and persuades the police not to arrest him.
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