Cover: George Tuska
Iron Man #12
“The Coming of the Controller”
In "The Coming of the Controller," Iron Man faces his most insidious foe yet—a mysterious villain whose mind-control powers turn allies into puppets. With George Tuska’s dynamic art bringing the clash to life and Archie Goodwin’s sharp storytelling driving the tension, this 1969 issue marks a pivotal moment in Tony Stark’s fight against unseen threats. The cover by George Tuska captures the eerie menace of the Controller’s reach, making this a standout entry in the early Iron Man saga.
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writer Archie Goodwin · artist George Tuska · inker Johnny Craig · letterer Artie Simek · cover George Tuska
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Full credits
writer Archie Goodwin
artist George Tuska
inker Johnny Craig
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks George Tuska