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Cover: John Romita Jr. & Bob Wiacek

Iron Man #259

Aug 1990 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.60 GBP

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“Like All Secrets, Easily Revealed”

In "Like All Secrets, Easily Revealed," Iron Man’s relentless fight against Titanium Man takes a dangerous turn as a stolen piece of the Mandarin’s arsenal sets off a chain of high-stakes consequences. Written by John Byrne and brought to life by John Romita Jr.’s dynamic art, this 1990 issue delivers a tense, character-driven clash with a mystery that could unravel more than just armor. The cover, penciled by Romita Jr. and inked by Wiacek, captures the moment’s intensity with precision.

writer John Byrne · artist John Romita Jr. · inker Bob Wiacek · colorist Paul Becton · letterer Michael Heisler · cover John Romita Jr., Bob Wiacek

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Cast · 6 characters

Bambi Arbogast Gene Kahn Iron Man Jim Rhodes Mandarin Titanium Man

Full credits

writer John Byrne

artist John Romita Jr.

inker Bob Wiacek

colorist Paul Becton

letterer Michael Heisler

cover pencils John Romita Jr.

cover inks Bob Wiacek

Reprints

Reprinted in Strange #262 (1991), Marvel #3/1992 (1992), Iron Man: Armor Wars II #[nn] (2010), Coleccionable Marvel Héroes #5 (2010), Iron Man Epic Collection #16 (2014), Iron Man: Armor Wars Omnibus #[nn] (2025), Iron Man #40

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