Iron Man #45

In "Beneath the Armor Beats a Heart!", Iron Man battles the Night Phantom robot in a high-stakes showdown while tensions rise at Stark Industries. As Simon Gilbert confronts Tony Stark before the board, the future of Tony’s leadership—and his place at the company he built—hangs in the balance. Written by Gary Friedrich and Steve Englehart, with dynamic art by George Tuska and inks by Vince Colletta, this 1972 issue blends action and corporate drama. The cover by Gil Kane, with inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita, captures the intensity of the moment.