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Tales of Suspense #39: Iron Man is Born! (1959)
Overview:
Tales of Suspense #39, published in March 1963, is a comic book issue written by Larry Lieber, with artwork by Don Heck. This issue marks the first appearance of Iron Man, introducing the character as he faces off against the villainous warlord Wong-Chu.
Plot Summary:
The story begins with American weapons manufacturer and inventor Tony Stark traveling to Vietnam to demonstrate his new mini-transistor technology, which can power devastating weaponry. Stark's reputation as a genius and a playboy precedes him, and he is confident in his abilities. However, during a field test in the jungle, Stark accidentally triggers a booby trap, and a piece of shrapnel lodges near his heart. He is captured by the warlord Wong-Chu, who recognizes Stark's value and forces him to build weapons for his army.
Stark is taken to a makeshift prison, where he meets Professor Yinsen, a renowned physicist who is also being held captive. Wong-Chu demands that Stark create a weapon for him, but Stark has other plans. Knowing that the shrapnel will eventually kill him, Stark decides to build a suit of armor with Yinsen's help that will keep his heart beating and allow him to escape. The two work tirelessly, with Yinsen buying Stark time by distracting Wong-Chu's men.
As the armor nears completion, Wong-Chu grows suspicious and bursts into the workshop. Yinsen sacrifices himself to give Stark the time he needs to don the suit. Grieving but determined, Stark powers up the armor and fights his way out of the camp. He confronts Wong-Chu, who is no match for the might of the armored Stark. Stark destroys the camp's munitions and leaves Wong-Chu to face his fate.
Now free but with his life forever changed, Stark vows to use his technology to fight for justice. He adopts the identity of Iron Man, a symbol of his transformation from a weapons dealer to a hero dedicated to protecting the innocent.
Tales of Suspense #40: Iron Man vs Gargantus! (1959)
Overview:
Tales of Suspense #40, published in April 1963, is a comic book issue written by Stan Lee, with artwork by Jack Kirby. This issue features Iron Man facing off against the villain Gargantus in his second adventure.
Plot Summary:
Following his debut as Iron Man, Tony Stark continues refining his armor and adjusting to his new role as a superhero. He makes a public appearance, still clad in his original bulky, gray armor, which strikes fear into those around him. Realizing that his appearance is more terrifying than heroic, Stark decides to redesign the armor. He paints it gold, making it appear less menacing, and updates its features to be more streamlined and efficient.
Meanwhile, the small American town of Granville becomes the site of strange happenings. The citizens report eerie occurrences, including odd behavior from animals and a mysterious fog enveloping the town. The situation escalates when a massive, humanoid figure named Gargantus appears, terrorizing the town and declaring himself its ruler. The townspeople are powerless against the monstrous being, who claims to be from an ancient race that once ruled the Earth.
Tony Stark learns of the crisis in Granville and decides to investigate as Iron Man. He arrives in the town and confronts Gargantus, but the creature's immense strength and size make him a formidable opponent. However, Stark's keen intellect allows him to notice that Gargantus is not what he seems. During the battle, Iron Man discovers that Gargantus is actually a robot controlled by an alien race known as the Kallusians, who have been observing Earth for centuries.
Iron Man quickly formulates a plan to defeat the robot. He uses the reflective surface of his golden armor to blind the robot's sensors, confusing it and disrupting the control signals from the alien ship. With Gargantus disoriented, Iron Man is able to destroy the robot, ending the Kallusians' attempt to reconquer Earth.
In the aftermath, Iron Man's heroic actions solidify his reputation as a protector of humanity. Stark continues to work on improving his armor, knowing that new challenges and threats will arise, but confident in his ability to face them as Iron Man.
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