Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #17
In "The Master Plan of Doctor Doom!" from Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #17 (1968), a carnival marksman's dream of becoming a hero takes a dangerous turn when a clash with the police leads him into the shadowy orbit of the Black Widow. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Don Heck, with colors by Stan Goldberg and letters by S. Rosen, the story unfolds as Hawkeye, acting on the Widow’s request, confronts Iron Man—only to accidentally injure his ally and flee, desperate to protect her. The cover, by Jack Kirby and George Roussos, captures the tension of the moment.
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A carnival marksman tries to become a super-hero, but after a misunderstanding with the police he falls in with the Black Widow. Hawkeye attacks Iron Man at the Widow's request, but when he accidentally injures his partner in the fight he flees to get her to safety.
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