Strange #259
In "Ultime combat," Iron Man faces a chilling holiday twist when a masked Spymaster, sent by Taskmaster to prove himself, infiltrates Tony Stark’s annual charity gala for orphans disguised as Santa. With the children’s safety at stake, Iron Man must decide how far he’ll go to protect them—letting the intruder take his prize and return to his handler. Written and drawn by Bob Layton, with colors by Paul Becton, and a striking cover by Ciro Tota, this 1991 issue blends high-stakes action with the season’s unexpected tension.
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Tony is still searching for Madame Masque but takes some time off to attend his annual charity Christmas gala for orphans. Taskmaster is training a batch of recruits to single out a new enforcer for Justin Hammer. When one student makes the grade (by killing his fellow pupils), Taskmaster gives him the Spymaster uniform and sends him on a final task to prove he is up for the job. Spymaster infiltrates Tony's party as Santa and battles Iron Man when his identity is exposed. Fearing for the safety of the children, Iron Man lets him take the trophy he is after and lets him return to Taskmaster.
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