Capitão Z (3ª Série) #11
"Surge o Saltimbanco" marks a pivotal moment in the Iron Man saga, with Tony Stark facing a Senate committee amid rising scrutiny over his role as Iron Man. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Gene Colan, with inks by Frank Giacoia, this 1968 issue deepens the political tension surrounding Stark’s public testimony, setting the stage for the arrival of the Mandarin. The cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia captures the dramatic intensity of the moment, a 40-cent comic in 1968 that remains a key entry in the character’s evolving story.
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Tony Stark appears before a Senate committee and prepares to disclose what he knows about Iron Man. Observers expect the hearing to reveal Iron Man’s true identity and the secret of his armor. The story continues the political pressure on Stark, while setting up the appearance of another figure, the Mandarin, connected to the Iron Man identity.
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