Iron Man: The Coming of the Melter

In this single-issue Marvel tale from 2013, Christos Gage and Ron Lim pit Iron Man against a classic foe newly empowered by the villainous Madame Masque. The story updates the Melter's weaponry and menace, showcasing the artist’s sleek, dynamic style that defined Iron Man for a generation of readers. A crisp, self-contained showdown, it’s a quick hit of armored action that matters for its focused reintroduction of a Silver Age antagonist.