Iron Man #289

In "The Light at the End," Iron Man faces off against the Living Laser in a high-stakes clash that tests both his resolve and his armor. With Abe Zimmer and Erica Sondheim bringing a recovering Tony Stark to a shaken Rhodey, tensions flare when the soldier learns Stark is alive—leading to a dramatic and emotional rift. Written by Len Kaminski and illustrated by Tom Morgan, with inks by Brad Vancata and colors by Ariane, the issue’s cover by Kevin Hopgood captures the intensity of the moment.