Essential Iron Man #2
In "My Life for Yours!", a 2004 Marvel classic, Tony Stark faces a crisis when the Freak reverts to Happy Hogan—now with no memory of his past. With Senator Byrd serving Stark a subpoena and Pepper Potts growing increasingly frustrated by his detachment, the Mandarin abruptly intervenes, abducting Stark mid-escape via teleportation. The story unfolds with writer Stan Lee and artist Adam Austin delivering a tense, character-driven narrative, while Gene Colan and Frank Giacoia’s cover captures the moment’s high stakes.
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The Freak turns back into Happy, but loses his memory. Senator Byrd, with a police escort, serves Stark with a subpoena and orders him to go with them to Washington. Pepper is disgusted at Stark's casual attitude and seeming lack of concern for Happy. Enter the Mandarin, who drives off some invading Chinese soldiers and, at the same time, abducts Stark on his way to a court hearing by means of a teleportation device. Mandarin dumps Stark's briefcase into the moat of his castle, in case it contains an explosive device, and then prepares to unleash Ultimo, his greatest creation.
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