Biblioteca Marvel #6
This volume kicks off Panini España's Biblioteca Marvel series dedicated to the Invincible Iron Man, collecting the character's earliest adventures from Tales of Suspense #39-47 (1963). It presents the debut and formative stories of Tony Stark as Iron Man, crafted by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Don Heck, and Jack Kirby, establishing the armored hero's origin and initial battles within the Marvel Universe.
In "¡El nacimiento de Iron Man!", Tony Stark balances his dual life as a genius inventor and a superhero, finding inspiration in a simple idea from Marion to paint his armor yellow. When he investigates the isolated town of Granville, he uncovers a city in thrall to a figure known as Gargantus—only to discover the so-called giant is a robot manipulated by ancient alien forces. Written by Stan Lee, R. Berns, and Santiago García, with iconic art by Jack Kirby and inks by Don Heck, this pivotal issue captures the birth of Iron Man in vivid detail, all rendered with the classic flair of the original creators. The cover, by Jack Kirby and Don Heck, perfectly encapsulates the moment of revelation.
In "¡El nacimiento de Iron Man!", Tony Stark—genius, playboy, and weapons designer—is captured in Vietnam after stepping on a mine, leaving him critically wounded with shrapnel near his heart. Forced to work for the ruthless warlord Wong-Chu alongside the imprisoned Professor Yinsen, Tony and Yinsen build a makeshift suit to keep him alive—and to escape. With the suit forged in desperation, Tony fights his way out, but not without sacrifice.
In "¡Iron Man contra Gargantus!," Tony Stark balances his life as Iron Man with everyday challenges, including a bold new yellow paint job inspired by Marion. When he learns that the town of Granville has been abandoned by its own people, he investigates and stumbles upon a city in thrall to a towering figure known as Gargantus—only to discover the giant is a robot controlled by ancient alien minds.
In "¡La fortaleza del Doctor Extraño!," Iron Man finds himself manipulated by the imprisoned Dr. Extraño, who uses a mysterious device to control the armored hero and orchestrate his escape. Once free, Iron Man must confront the sorcerer’s sudden transformation into a tyrant, as Dr. Extraño se retira a su private isla to issue an ultimatum to Earth’s leaders—forcing the hero to venture into the sorcerer’s fortress to stop his escalating threat.
In "Atrapado por el Bárbaro Rojo," a Soviet spymaster deploys a master of disguise to infiltrate Stark's defenses and steal the blueprints for Iron Man's newest weapon. When the Actor succeeds and uncovers Tony Stark's secret identity, Iron Man turns the tables with a clever trap that exposes the agent to his own handlers.
In "¡Kala, reina del Inframundo!," Iron Man is taken captive by Kala, the queen of an underground realm, who seeks his help to launch an invasion of the surface world. When Stark reveals the deadly truth about her people’s vulnerability to sunlight, he must convince her to abandon her plans before it’s too late.
In "¡El faraón loco!," a millennia-old pharaoh awakens to find the world changed, summoning Tony Stark from the future to reignite an ancient war—only to find himself outmatched by Cleopatra’s cunning and Iron Man’s might.
In "¡Los gélidos dedos de Jack Frost!", a disgraced boxer finds unexpected purpose when he saves Stark’s life, earning a job as his chauffeur—only to become entangled in a cold-blooded threat when a scorned scientist, driven by betrayal, dons a suit that turns his touch to ice. When the scientist targets Stark, Iron Man must step in, but the real battle may be just beginning.
In "¡La Dinamo Carmesí!", the Crimson Dynamo arrives in the U.S. on a mission from Khrushchev to dismantle Stark's project and eliminate Iron Man. When the two clash, Iron Man's resolve and ingenuity force a confrontation that may change the Dynamo's path forever.
When a former rival of Tony Stark resurfaces as the Melter to sabotage one of his facilities, Iron Man finds himself outmatched—forced to retreat before facing a foe whose heat can dissolve even his armor. With ingenuity and a bold new strategy, he builds an aluminum suit designed to withstand the Melter’s power, turning the tide in a high-stakes battle of wits and metal.
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↩ Reprints Tales of Suspense #39 (1963), Fantastic Four #13 (1963), Tales of Suspense #40 (1963), Tales of Suspense #41 (1963), Tales of Suspense #42 (1963), Tales of Suspense #43 (1963), Tales of Suspense #44 (1963), Tales of Suspense #45 (1963), Tales of Suspense #46 (1963), Tales of Suspense #47 (1963), Marvel Tales Annual #1 (1964), Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #3 (1966), Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #4 (1966), Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #5 (1966), Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #6 (1966), Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #7 (1967), Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #8 (1967), Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #9 (1967), Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #10 (1967), Son of Origins of Marvel Comics #[nn] (1975), Marvel Masterworks #20 (1992), Essential Iron Man #1 (2000), The Invincible Iron Man Omnibus #1 (2008), Marvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man #1 (2010)
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