Marvel Origins #19

In "Mandarins Rache!", Tony Stark’s failed rocket mission in Vietnam forces him to dig into the origins of the Mandarin, leading him on a dangerous pursuit that culminates in a bold assault on the Mandarin’s fortress—only to end in his capture. The story unfolds with tense, grounded stakes as Tony’s investigation uncovers deeper layers of a mystery tied to his past and the enigmatic figure who has long haunted him.

In "Niemand entkommt dem Mandarin!", Iron Man races against time to disable a devastating energy beam disrupting U.S. rockets, while Happy struggles to keep Stark Industries running in Tony’s absence. The tension builds as two crises unfold in parallel—one in the sky, the other in the boardroom—testing loyalty, ingenuity, and the limits of control.

In "Das einzigartige Einhorn!", a Soviet agent known only as Einhorn—armed with advanced tech and a mysterious reputation—crosses into the U.S. to capture Iron Man. With Pepper Potts in his grasp and Happy Hogan injured, Einhorn forces Stark into a deadly game, threatening to destroy Stark’s factory unless Iron Man surrenders himself.

In "Hawkeye, Der Meisterschütze!", a carnival sharpshooter with dreams of heroism finds himself entangled in a dangerous misunderstanding with the police—leading him straight to Black Widow. When Hawkeye is forced to fight Iron Man on her orders, a tragic accident leaves his partner injured, and he flees, determined to protect her at any cost.

In "Der Schwarze Ritter!", Iron Man faces off against the enigmatic villain known as the Black Knight, a clash that leaves the hero battered but victorious. Meanwhile, Pepper and Happy break into Stark’s locked office, convinced Tony Stark needs medical help—only to find Iron Man recovering in his armor, claiming Tony has temporarily stepped away and handed over control. The revelation stirs doubt in their minds, as they struggle to reconcile the man in the suit with the man they thought they knew.

When Tony Stark can no longer remove his Iron Man armor due to a life-threatening injury, his struggle to survive becomes a race against suspicion. With Pepper and Happy convinced Iron Man is behind Stark’s disappearance, the hero is forced to flee—only to return when Hawkeye attacks the factory and takes Pepper hostage. As tensions rise and loyalties blur, Iron Man must fight to prove himself, even as the line between protector and accused grows dangerously thin.