Iron Man Vol. 1, No. 281 [Marvel Legends Reprint] #[nn]
In "The Masters of Silence," a devastating nuclear meltdown in Japan sets off a deadly chain reaction, with a shadowy trio of assassins dispatched to punish Tony Stark for the flawed parts that triggered the disaster. Still recovering from near-fatal injuries, Stark fights back by remotely piloting his Iron Man armor—only to realize he needs a new suit to stand a real chance. Written by Len Kaminski and illustrated by Kevin Hopgood, with inks by Bob Wiacek, colors by Mike Rockwitz, and letters by Michael Heisler, this 2004 Marvel Legends Reprint features a cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek.
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When a nuclear reactor melts down in Japan, the company sends a trio of assassins to take vengeance on the maker of the faulty parts that caused the meltdown, Tony Stark. Tony is still close to death and battles the Masters of Silence by remotely controlling his Iron Man armor. Feeling that this is not going to be effective, Tony creates a new suit of armor to battle his foes.
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