Released March 1963
Tales of Suspense #42
Key Issue
Synopsis
"Trapped By The Red Barbarian"After learning Tony Stark has developed a new and powerful weapon, the Red Barbarian plots to steal the plans by sending in The Actor, a master of disguise with a rubbery face.Not only does the Actor succeed in stealing the plans, he also discovers Iron Man's true identity, a secret which he takes back behind the Iron Curtain. Iron Man manages to trap the Actor, however, and then goes to the Red Barbarian, pretending to be the Actor disguised as Iron Man. He sends the real Actor back then, who is believed to be a traitor."Discovery""I Speak Of The Haunted House!""Escape Into Space"
Variants
Synopsis
"Trapped By The Red Barbarian"After learning Tony Stark has developed a new and powerful weapon, the Red Barbarian plots to steal the plans by sending in The Actor, a master of disguise with a rubbery face.Not only does the Actor succeed in stealing the plans, he also discovers Iron Man's true identity, a secret which he takes back behind the Iron Curtain. Iron Man manages to trap the Actor, however, and then goes to the Red Barbarian, pretending to be the Actor disguised as Iron Man. He sends the real Actor back then, who is believed to be a traitor."Discovery""I Speak Of The Haunted House!""Escape Into Space"
Key Facts
- 4th appearance of Iron Man
Details
- Series
- Tales of Suspense
- Cover Date
- March 1963
- Pages
- 36
- UPC
- N/A
- Cover Price
- $0.12
- Final Order Cutoff
- N/A
Creators
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WriterRobert Bernstein
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WriterLarry Lieber
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WriterStan Lee
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ArtistSteve Ditko
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ArtistDon Heck
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ArtistJoe Maneely
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InkerMatt Fox
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LettererArtie Simek
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Cover ArtistJack Kirby
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ArtistLarry Lieber