The Black Widow Strikes Omnibus #[nn]
In "The Crimson Dynamo Strikes Again!", Tony Stark’s Iron Man armor becomes a lifeline after a life-threatening injury leaves him dependent on its power to survive. With Pepper and Happy convinced Iron Man is responsible for Stark’s disappearance, the hero must evade capture while fending off Hawkeye’s assault on the factory and Pepper’s kidnapping. Meanwhile, the Black Widow is returned to Russia by her former handlers, setting the stage for a tense reunion. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Don Heck with inks by Dick Ayers, colors by Stan Goldberg, and letters by Sam Rosen, this story unfolds with pulse-pounding urgency. The cover, a dynamic collaboration by John Tyler Christopher and Neal Adams, captures the moment of confrontation in bold, striking detail.
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Tony Stark sustained an injury to his heart last issue. Now he cannot remove his Iron Man armor as he needs its power to keep him alive. Happy and Pepper, unaware of Stark's dual identity, believe that Iron Man is responsible for their employer's disappearance and they call for the police. Iron Man flees but is forced to return and battle Hawkeye when he attacks Stark's factory and kidnaps Pepper. Hawkeye escapes. Elsewhere, the Black Widow taken back to Russia by her former employers. Following her rescue, Pepper is less hostile to Iron Man and persuades the police not to arrest him.
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