Comic Book: Tales of Suspense (1959 series)
Description:
Starting out as a monster book in 1959, this title made history when the invincible Iron Man was introduced in issue #39. At issue #60 Shellhead began splitting the book with Captain America in his first Silver Age series. This arrangement ran up until it hit #99 after which it was retitled CAPTAIN AMERICA with the next issue, and IRON MAN began his own title with issue #1!
Data Sheet:
Jan 1959 to Mar 1968
1959
N/A
Characters most frequently found in this comic book:
In order of appearances.
Comics Index
Page: 3 of 4
Indexed Comics:
99
Comics sorted by date. Oldest shown first. Up to 25 comics per page. Page navigator at the bottom of the page.
March 1964"The Sinister Scarecrow"
Script: Stan LeeOne day when Iron Man is flying through
the city on an unspecified mission, he spots a crook holding up the
box office of a theater. He pursues the hood into the theater where
and escape artist billed as the Uncanny Umberto is doing his act. [...]
April 1964"The Crimson Dynamo Strikes Again!"
Script: Don Rico
At Stark Industries’ main research
plant, Anton Vanko, the former Crimson Dynamo (see issue #46) dons
his electrified battle armor and enters his lab. [...]
May 1964"The Black Widow Strikes Again!"
Script: Don Rico
In his private lab, Tony Stark is
working on an anti-gravity device; it succeeds in lifting a heavy
piece of machinery into the air but Happy Hogan, entering at that
moment, thinks Tony’s life is in danger and pushes him out of the
way. [...]
June 1964"The Mandarin’s Revenge!"
Script: Stan Lee
Iron Man is flying around New York,
testing his new lighter helmet when he gets an urgent call from
Pepper Potts. Immediately he heads into the secret entrance to the
hidden tunnel and jet-skates his way back to the office, where he
changes into Tony Stark. [...]
July 1964"No One Escapes the Mandarin!"
Script: Stan Lee
As he is entangled in magnetized steel
cables and at the mercy of his enemy, the Mandarin, Iron Man tries a
bluff, reminding the villain that Tony Stark is still at large in the
castle. [...]
August 1964"The Uncanny Unicorn!"
Script: Stan Lee
Tony Stark, filled with rage and
frustration at being trapped in the Iron Man armor by his weakened
heart, throws a tantrum in his lab, destroying equipment with his
metal gauntlets. [...]
September 1964"Hawkeye, the Marksman!"
Script: Stan Lee
As the tale opens, Iron Man is rescuing
a Stark factory worker from a vat of molten steel. Afterwards, Happy
Hogan approaches the Armored Avenger and asks if Iron Man would ask
Tony Stark to persuade Pepper Potts to go on a date with him. [...]
October 1964"In Mortal Combat with Captain America!"
Script: Stan LeeKraven and the Chameleon sneak back into the United States vowing revenge (they were deported in Amazing Spider-Man #15). The arrogant Kraven decides to break into Stark’s factory and steal whatever he can for some easy money and is immediately captured by Iron Man. [...]
November 1964"The Black Knight!"
Script: Stan LeeWhile the other Avengers leave to participate in a charity fundraiser, Iron Man remains behind in case of an emergency. This proves to be a good idea as the Black Knight escapes prison (sent there in Avengers #6) and attack Stark’s factory. [...]
December 1964"Suspected of Murder!"
Script: Stan LeeTony Stark imagines himself as a miniature figure trapped in a glass tube by a huge menacing Iron Man. [...]
January 1965"The Death of Tony Stark!"
Script: Don RicoPepper Potts and Happy Hogan barge into Tony Stark’s office and hand Iron Man their letter of resignation. Tony has been "missing" for over a month and Iron Man seems to be unconcerned, as though he enjoys being in charge. They reveal their distrust of the so-called bodyguard and walk out. [...]
February 1965"The Origin of the Mandarin!"
Script: Don RicoCaptured by the Mandarin (last issue), the powerless Iron Man finds himself chained to a massive wheel, with the villain preparing to reveal the tale of his origin. [...]
March 1965"Somewhere Lurks the Phantom!"
Script: Stan LeeIron Man returns to Stark’s Long Island factory where he finds Pepper Potts and Happy Hogan still in a somber mood, believing that Tony Stark is dead (issue #61). [...]
April 1965"Hawkeye and the New Black Widow Strike Again!"
Script: Stan LeeAs Tony Stark stays up late in his private lab working feverishly to upgrade his Iron Man armor, a lithe female figure climbs the side of a tall building and swings on a silken line to the building across the way. [...]
May 1965"When Titans Clash!"
Script: Stan LeeTony Stark, realizing he can never marry the woman he loves, decides to tour his mid-western factory, leaving Pepper and Happy together. [...]
June 1965"If I Fail, a World is Lost!"
Script: Stan LeeHaving to recharge his chestplate makes Tony Stark late for an appointment with Senator Byrd. The Senator, who considers Stark a mere irresponsible playboy, is there to witness the demonstration of Stark’s new mini-sub. [...]
July 1965"Where Walk the Villains!"
Script: Stan LeePepper Potts is lamenting the resignation of Happy Hogan (last issue) and blames Iron Man for driving him away. Tony Stark realizes the truth behind her accusation and determines to find Happy and bring him back. [...]
August 1965"If a Man Be Mad!"
Script: Al HartleyHappy Hogan returns from his stay in Ireland to a warm greeting by Pepper Potts and Tony Stark. Meanwhile in Monte Carlo, Tony’s wastrel cousin Morgan Stark has been losing big at a casino owned by the crimelord Count Nefaria. [...]
September 1965"If I Must Die, Let It Be With Honor!"
Script: Stan LeeTony Stark is in his lab working on the sub-miniature reverser to take his mind off his unrequited love for Pepper Potts and the health problems that are causing it. [...]
October 1965"Fight on! For a World is Watching!"
Script: Stan LeeIn his duel with Titanium Man, Iron Man is taken unaware by land mines planted by the Russians around the arena. He recovers quickly but his left boot jet is damaged, leaving him unable to dodge his enemy’s radar rings which bind him fast. [...]
November 1965"What Price Victory?"
Script: Stan LeeBelieving Happy Hogan has been killed by Titanium Man, Iron Man gears up to destroy his Communist counterpart. The Russian unleashes several barrages of weapons fire but the agile American easily dodges and returns fire. [...]
December 1965"Hoorah for the Conquering Hero!"
Script: Stan LeeAfter his victory over the Soviet champion Titanium Man (issues #69-71), Iron Man returns to New York to find himself acclaimed a hero. But he is in no mood for a celebration as he is too worried about the condition of his chauffeur Happy Hogan, critically injured in the duel with his enemy. [...]
January 1966"My Life for Yours!"
Script: Stan LeeIron Man rushes to the hospital to be met by police with the news that the gravely ill Happy Hogan has mysteriously disappeared; Shellhead spots a horse’s hoofprint on the window sill and concludes that the Black Knight (flying horse, remember?) has kidnapped Happy. [...]
February 1966"If This Guilt Be Mine--!"
Script: Stan LeeIron Man, alone and powerless in the Black Knight’s castle, realizes he has just enough energy for one radio call, so he contacts his lab. Fortunately, Pepper Potts is there and she quickly rushes to the address the dying hero gives her. [...]
Page Navigator
