Cover Art: George Tuska

(Dec., 1968)

"A Duel Must End!" 

Script: Archie Goodwin.

Art: George Tuska/ Johnny Craig.

Whitney Frost (Big M here, and later Madame Masque)'s sad origin is revealed this ish, as the Maggia invades Stark Industries' secret weapons vault! It's SHIELD vs. Maggia, and Shellhead vs. the Gladiator in this slam-bang action wrap-up. With a sprinkling of blossoming love, courtesy of Jasper and Ms. Frost, and Tony and Janice Cord, this one's a tasty treat!

Appearances: Iron Man (Tony Stark), Gladiator, O:Big M, Janice Cord, Vincent Sandhurst, Count Nefaria (cameo, in flashback), 1:Roger Vane (in flashback), 1:Byron Frost (in flashback), Jasper Sitwell
xkot's Recommendation:  repulsors!