Fantastic! #39

In "Somewhere Lurks the Phantom!", Tony Stark returns from the brink of death to rebuild his life—both as a man and as Iron Man—while navigating the quiet ache of unspoken feelings. When a vengeful Dr. Birch emerges as the Phantom, sabotaging Stark’s company, Iron Man must confront the past while Pepper and Happy tentatively begin a new chapter.

In "A World Gone Mad!" from Fantastic! #39 (1967), Thor’s declaration of love for Jane Foster sparks a rift with Odin, who strips Don Blake of his power just as he tries to reveal his secret identity. When the Grey Gargoyle attacks, Jane remains unconvinced, and Don—now powerless—must flee with her. Meanwhile, Thor’s allies gather, determined to help despite Odin’s ban.

In a quiet moment after hours at Harwood Electronics, Rick Harwood steps out into the London street—just as a colossal hawk descends from the sky, sending people scattering. The city’s attention is fixed on Johnny’s televised heroics, but somewhere in the shadows, the Master is already assembling his team to challenge the legend.

In "I, Lucifer...", Professor Xavier recounts his fateful first meeting with the enigmatic Lucifer, a moment that changed everything—including the loss of his ability to walk. As the X-Men prepare for a high-stakes mission, boarding a jet to face the formidable Dominus, the weight of that past encounter lingers in the air.