Tales of Suspense #65
In "When Titans Clash!", Tony Stark steps aside to let Happy Hogan pursue Pepper Potts, only to return and face a shocking threat: a criminal using his Iron Man armor to wreak havoc. With the real Iron Man back in action, a clash of wills and technology unfolds as Tony confronts the impostor, relying on his deep understanding of the suit to outmaneuver the intruder. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Don Heck, with inks by Mickey Demeo and lettering by Sam Rosen, this 1965 tale features a dynamic cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone.
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Tony nobly decides to leave town for a while in order to give Happy a chance to woo Pepper. Back at the plant, small-time burglar Weasel Wills stumbles upon Iron Man's armor and goes on a crime spree, besmirching Iron Man's good name in the process. Tony Stark returns and dons his old golden armor. The two Iron Men fight. Tony's superior knowledge of the Iron Man technology allows him to defeat Wills. Tony then returns to his office to brood.
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