Capitão Z (3ª Série) #12
In "O onipresente Mandarim," a full-page correspondence course ad from 1968 pitches everything from detective work to guitar lessons, promising quick mastery in fields like aviation, banking, and even bridal preparation—while the real mystery lies in who’s behind the slick, ever-present promotions. The cover by Gene Colan and Frank Giacoia captures the era’s sleek, slightly surreal vibe, perfectly framing the issue’s blend of mundane ambition and hidden intrigue.
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The Mandarin has captured Happy Hogan, believing him to be the real Iron Man, and presses his advantage against the armored hero. Iron Man faces the Mandarin directly while the villain boasts that his opponent will not escape this time. The story continues the mistaken-identity situation involving Happy Hogan and the Iron Man armor.
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