Iron Man, #61 Regular
Published: August 1973
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Issue Contents:
The Marauder Cries: "Mayhem!"
Characters
- Masked Marauder
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
Credits
- Pencils: Rich Buckler
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
"Super bodybuilding course -"
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Death Knells Over Detroit!
Storyline
Escaping from his capture last issue Iron Man battles Steele, who was left behind to dismantle him. Hearing the fight, the Marauder returns and takes out Iron Man again. Then the Marauder threatens to nuke Detroit calling Pepper to demand Stark pay a ransom to prevent it. Returning to the shuttle from the call the Marauder finds a recharged Iron Man shaking free of the debris that buried him and the battle resumes. Ultimately Iron Man wins and defuses the bomb. In the background to the main action, a jealous Happy leaves Pepper because she's never available.
Characters
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
- Masked Marauder
- Steele
- Pepper Potts Hogan
- Happy Hogan
Credits
- Script: Mike Friedrich
- Pencils: George Tuska
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Colors: Petra Goldberg
- Letters: John Costanza
Strategy & Tactics
"Year of the Rat Vietnam, 1972"
Story Notes
Ad for a magazine containing "Year of the Rat Vietnam, 1972" game, from Simulations Publications Inc. Page 4.
"Skinny? Try this free to 21 days!"
Story Notes
A full page of various buy by mail ads. Page 8.
"These 3 big drafting kits"
Story Notes
Page 9.
"How Joe solved his "security problem"!"
Story Notes
Page 13.
"I'm 11 years old... and I sell $75.00 to $100.00 a week"
Story Notes
A full page of various buy by mail ads. Page 16.
"Terrifying - scary bag full of horrors"
Story Notes
A full page of various buy by mail ads. Page 20.
On Sale Now!
Featuring Living Mummy
"He Lives!"
Storyline
Ad for Supernatural Thrillers #5.
Characters
- The Living Mummy
Story Notes
Page 23.
"Free everything you need to start your own shoe and clothing business"
Story Notes
A full page of various buy by mail ads. Page 24.
"Start a great new life of service and adventure in Conservation Country!"
Story Notes
Page 25.
"Boys! Earn $1 to $6 a week sell grit in your spare time"
Story Notes
Top of page 29.
"I'll make you a master of Karate"
Story Notes
Bottom of page 29.
More Miniaturized Mouthfuls of Marvel-ous Mutterings! (Or: Not Only Is Dracula Alive and Well - But He's Got Company!)
Story Notes
Top of page 30.
Featuring Friends of Ol' Marvel
"FOOM!"
Storyline
Ad for FOOM!
Story Notes
Bottom of page 30.
Story Notes
Letters from Scott Bukatman, Mako Sano, Brian Connolly and Keith Redenbaugh.
Featuring Vampire Tales
"Move over, Dracula!"
Storyline
Ad for Vampire Tales.
Characters
- Morbius
Story Notes
Bottom of page 31.
"The day Bill told off his boss."
Story Notes
Page 32.
"3 complete fishing outfits"
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
"Look who's smiling now!"
Story Notes
Back cover.