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Appearing in "Mandarin and the Unicorn: Double-Death!"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Iron Man #58

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Synopsis for "Mandarin and the Unicorn: Double-Death!"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Iron Man #58

The Unicorn and Mandarin attack Iron Man, damaging his chestplate and forcing him to flee. At his office, Iron Man collapses in front of Pepper and she struggles to recharge the armor. Elsewhere, Marianne raves to Dr. Guy Lillian about how her life has been plagued by demons since Tony abandoned her. Back in New York, Pepper is unable to restart the armor, but Iron Man revives anyway. Retreating to Stark's office, Iron Man realizes that the pacemaker is inoperable, which can only mean that his heart has healed. Outside the plant, Nick incites the protesters to riot against Stark and they raid the building. Tony confronts the mob and tells them that their leader Gene Kahn is the Mandarin, but they doubt him. Iron Man heads to Gene Kahn's office and resumes his battle with the Unicorn and Mandarin. In the course of their battle, the two villains each fire at Iron Man and miss, striking each other instead, causing their minds to switch bodies. The Mandarin (in Unicorn) escapes with the Unicorn (in Mandarin). When Iron Man returns to Stark Industries he discovers that the protesters are returning to work, realizing they were duped.

Appearing in "A Madness in Motown!"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Iron Man #59

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Synopsis for "A Madness in Motown!"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Iron Man #59

Tony receives a call from Milford Sanitarium, informing him of Marianne's mental status. Tony is dejected and blames himself. Happy visits Pepper at the office and they argue over her going to work for Tony again, but Pepper is determined. Tony and Pepper go to Detroit on business, but when they visit Roxanne Gilbert about the stocks she inherited from her father, Firebrand attacks their taxicab. Firebrand takes the cab driver and Pepper hostage and instructs Tony to bring Iron Man to Simon Gilbert's grave. Iron Man arrives for the fight, but during the clash Roxanne tries to stop her brother and steps in front of his blasts. Firebrand is startled and Iron Man knocks him down then quickly takes Roxanne away to a hospital.

Appearing in "Out of Hell -- A Hero!"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Hero for Hire #1

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Synopsis for "Out of Hell -- A Hero!"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Hero for Hire #1

At Seagate Prison, Lucas is a prisoner who has been abused by those who warden over him. However, when he explains to prison physician Noah Burstein that while he wasn't the most law-abiding citizen, he was framed for cocaine possession by his friend Willis Stryker, who then moved in on their criminal racket, and his girl, which eventually led to Reva's death. Burstein offers Lucas an early chance at parole if he helps with a scientific experiment.

However, when racist prison guard Billy Bob Rackham tampers with the machine, an unexpected effect: Lucas is granted enhanced strength and bulletproof skin. Once realizing this, Lucas uses his powers to escape Seagate, leaving the staff there to assume that he died trying to flee in the water.

Lucas eventually finds his way to New York City, where he decides to put his powers to use, earning himself some income as a "Hero for Hire". Buying a costume and taking on the name Luke Cage, Lucas begins his career as "Hero for Hire." Luke's activities make him popular among the people of Harlem, but also bring the attention of the local syndicate's leader: Diamondback, a costumed criminal with trick switchblades, who as it turns out, is Luke's old friend Stryker.

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