The Avengers #136

In "Iron Man: D.O.A.", the X-Men’s Beast makes a startling appearance, arriving at Iron Man’s doorstep with urgent news: the X-Men have vanished, driven into hiding by rising anti-mutant fear. With his world unraveling and the Brant Corporation closing in, Hank McCoy—fractured by grief and longing—turns to Iron Man in a moment of desperation. Written by Steve Englehart and brought to life by Tom Sutton’s evocative art with inks by Mike Ploog, this 1975 issue captures a rare, poignant clash of heroism and isolation. The cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, inked by Joe Sinnott and John Romita, perfectly frames the tension of a man on the edge.