Tales of Suspense #64

In "Hawkeye and the New Black Widow Strike Again!", Iron Man goes head-to-head with the masked duo of Hawkeye and a newly introduced Black Widow, now operating as costumed villains. With dynamic art by Don Heck and Chic Stone, and vibrant colors by Stan Goldberg, this 1965 issue captures a tense showdown that ends with Iron Man emerging victorious—though the fugitives slip away. The story’s emotional undercurrent is felt in a quiet moment between Tony Stark and Pepper, where her warm reaction to his return hints at lingering feelings, leaving Happy with a quiet, personal realization. The cover by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone adds a bold, dramatic flair to the issue’s high-stakes action.