Marvel Milestone Edition: Tales of Suspense #39 #[nn]

Mar 1993 · Marvel · 2.95 USD; 3.75 CAD; 2.00 GBP

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In "Iron Man Is Born!", a wounded Tony Stark finds himself trapped in Vietnam, forced to work for his captors while secretly crafting a life-saving suit of armor to survive his injuries. With cunning and courage, he turns the tables on his enemies, using the very technology meant to destroy him to break free and strike back. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with dynamic art by Don Heck and a striking cover by Jack Kirby and Don Heck, this milestone issue captures the birth of a legend.

Contains 3 stories

Iron Man Is Born!

13 pp · Superhero

Iron Man [Tony Stark] (introduction, origin)Wong-Chu (villain, introduction)Professor Yinsen (introduction, death)

Tony Stark, a playboy industrialist and weapons designer, is injured in Vietnam and taken prisoner by communist forces. While feigning cooperation to build a weapon for his captors, he secretly constructs a suit of battle armor to sustain his injured heart—and uses it to escape and confront the commander who holds him.

The Last Rocket!

5 pp · Science Fiction

AdamEve

In the final days of Earth’s dying sun, Adam and Eve stay behind as the last rocket lifts off into the unknown. When a sudden flare reignites the star, they’re left alone on a world reborn—its name now a quiet promise of renewal.

Gundar!

5 pp · Science Fiction

Gundar