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Cover: Ed Hannigan & Al Milgrom

Iron Man #161

Aug 1982 · Marvel · 0.60 USD; 0.25 GBP

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“If the Moonman Should Fail!”

In "If the Moonman Should Fail!", Tony Stark dives into uncharted waters—literally—as he tests a new aquatic suit of armor, pushing the limits of the Iron Man tech. With Stark International backing Project Neptune, a revolutionary hydro-powered generator, the stakes rise when AIM shows an unexpected, dangerous interest in the project’s blueprints. Art by Neal Adams brings the underwater tension to life, while Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom’s cover captures the high-stakes mystery.

writer Denny O'Neil · artist Luke McDonnell · inker Mike Esposito · inker Steve Mitchell · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Rick Parker · cover Ed Hannigan, Al Milgrom

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Full credits

writer Denny O'Neil

artist Luke McDonnell

inker Mike Esposito

inker Steve Mitchell

colorist Bob Sharen

letterer Rick Parker

cover pencils Ed Hannigan

cover inks Al Milgrom

Reprints

Reprinted in Strange #166 (1983), Iron Man Epic Collection #10 (2013), Moon Knight Omnibus #2 (2021), Marvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man #16 (2022), Iron Man : L'intégrale #1982-1983 (2025)

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