Iron Man #287

In "Meltdown!", Iron Man faces off against the formidable Atom Smasher, who threatens to obliterate one of Stark Enterprise's nuclear facilities, pushing Tony Stark to the edge of his limits. Meanwhile, Rhodey takes a step into new territory with a developing romance with Rae Lacoste. Written by Len Kaminski and brought to life by Kevin Hopgood’s dynamic art, with inks by Mike DeCarlo, colors by Mike Rockwitz, and letters by Chris Eliopoulos, this 1992 issue delivers high-stakes action and personal tension. The cover, penciled by Hopgood and inked by DeCarlo, captures the intensity of the clash.