Tales of Suspense #79
In "Disaster!", Tony Stark—stripped of his fortune and on the run—faces a storm of threats with no allies in sight. As Iron Man, he's forced to confront Warlord Krang's flagship on the waterfront, then barely escapes to his own factory—only to be met by the Sub-Mariner in a moment that changes everything. With Gene Colan’s moody art and Stan Lee’s taut storytelling, this 1966 issue delivers a gripping, high-stakes showdown that sets the stage for chaos. Cover by Gene Colan and Jack Abel.
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Tony Stark finds his money has been impounded, his factories shut down, and there's a warrant out for his arrest. The Avengers cannot help him as they are not home. As Iron Man, he strolls down to the waterfront to think. But from the waters rises Warlord Krang's flagship. On the run with Lady Dorma, he sees a chance to impress her, and attacks. As she tries to stop him, Iron Man strikes back, sending his ship fleeing. Desperate, Iron Man flies to his factory and crashes in through a skylight. But he barely gets to his feet when he's suddenly confronted with Sub-Mariner!
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