Iron Man 43 (1st Guardsman)

Giant-size issue. 25¢ cover price. „Doomprayer!” Story by Gerry Conway. Art by George Tuska and Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane.

The situation is dire indeed as both Iron Man and Marianne are prisoners of Mikas. It will take all of the inner strength and desire that the golden avenger can muster to beat Mikas! Meanwhile, Kevin O’Brien has his own plan to help Shell-head: become the Guardsman! First appearance of the Guardsman. Back up story: Reprint of Tales to Astonish 52 featuring Giant-Man and the Wasp. Art by Dick Ayers. 48 pages Cover price $0.25.