Tales of Suspense #71
In "What Price Victory?", Tony Stark faces a harrowing choice after defeating Titanium Man, leaving Happy Hogan critically injured. As Tony rushes to the hospital, the weight of his absence and the tension with Pepper and a dismissive countess reveal deeper fractures in his personal life. The emotional stakes are high, and the cost of victory becomes painfully clear in this pivotal 1965 issue, written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Don Heck with inks by Wally Wood, featuring a cover by Jack Kirby and Wally Wood.
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Iron Man defeats Titanium Man but at the price of Happy's health. As Happy lies dying in hospital, Tony is forced to recharge his armor. Tony finally arrives at the hospital and greets Pepper. The countess is there too and wants Tony's attention, but he tells her to shut up after she makes an unpleasant remark about Pepper. The countess leaves, slamming the door. Tony is unable to explain his tardiness in visiting Happy. A specialist doctor arrives, operates on Happy, and then suggests that Pepper and Tony go home. Pepper believes that Tony is heartless and harbors bad feelings towards him.
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