Iron Man #3
In "Misperceptions," Iron Man (Tony Stark) teams up with his former assistant Pepper Potts to secretly repair his damaged suit at a Stark facility, only to be caught off guard by an unexpected visit from the Fantastic Four, who are searching for answers about Tony's disappearance. With Pepper stepping in to shield Tony’s identity, the duo must navigate a tense standoff while keeping the truth hidden. Written by Jim Lee and Scott Lobdell, with art by Whilce Portacio and inks by Scott Williams, this 1997 issue features a dynamic cover by Portacio and Williams, capturing the high-stakes urgency of the moment.
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Iron Man [Tony Stark] enlists the aid of Stark's former assistant Pepper Potts. They break into a Stark facility in order to repair the suit but are interrupted by the appearance of the Fantastic Four. They want to know what has happened to Tony Stark. Pepper keeps Tony's secret by claiming that Iron Man is Stark's bodyguard.
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