Hawkeye Epic Collection #1
Hawkeye Epic Collection #1 (2021) kicks off with "Hawkeye, the Marksman!" — a pivotal tale where Iron Man’s life hangs in the balance after a critical injury forces him to remain encased in his armor. When Tony Stark’s secret is threatened and Pepper is taken, Hawkeye steps in as both adversary and reluctant ally, leading to a tense confrontation at Stark’s factory. With Stan Lee’s sharp storytelling and Don Heck’s dynamic art bringing the action to life, this collection captures a defining moment in the early Marvel Universe, complete with Mark Gruenwald and Brett Breeding’s striking cover.
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Tony Stark sustained an injury to his heart last issue. Now he cannot remove his Iron Man armor as he needs its power to keep him alive. Happy and Pepper, unaware of Stark's dual identity, believe that Iron Man is responsible for their employer's disappearance and they call for the police. Iron Man flees but is forced to return and battle Hawkeye when he attacks Stark's factory and kidnaps Pepper. Hawkeye escapes. Elsewhere, the Black Widow taken back to Russia by her former employers. Following her rescue, Pepper is less hostile to Iron Man and persuades the police not to arrest him.
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