The Avengers #4
In "The Invasion of the Lava Men!", the Avengers face a high-stakes espionage threat when a Soviet spymaster dispatches a master of disguise to steal Tony Stark's latest weapon design. Written by Stan Lee and R. Berns, with dynamic art by Don Heck and inks by the same, this 1984 Newton Comics issue delivers sharp tension and classic superhero intrigue. The cover, a striking collaboration by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky, captures the moment the Lava Men descend—though their true origin remains a mystery.
When a Soviet spymaster dispatches The Red Barbarian—a master of disguise and deception—to steal Tony Stark’s latest weapon design, the mission takes a dangerous turn. The Actor, posing as a British nobleman, infiltrates Stark’s inner circle, uncovering Iron Man’s secret identity before the plans are reclaimed. As loyalty and deception collide, Gregori and Vukov find themselves caught in a web of betrayal where the enemy may be closer than they think.
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