Iron Man #16

In Iron Man #16 (2007), Tony Stark’s focus shifts from his SHIELD duties to a chilling autopsy on a cybernetically enhanced ecoterrorist responsible for Team Alpha’s demise, while a shadowy figure in China makes a fateful offer to Tem Borjigin. With Daniel Knauf and Charles Knauf’s sharp writing and Roberto de la Torre’s dynamic art, the issue explores the weight of command and the blurred lines between hero and villain—especially as Karim’s pursuit of the Mandarin’s rings takes a violent turn. Gerald Parel’s cover captures the tension perfectly.