Iron Man Vol 1 179

Iron Man #179
Previous Issue	Iron Man #178
Next Issue	Iron Man #180
Art by: Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell
Release Date	November 15, 1983
Cover Date	February, 1984
Issue Details
Editor-in-Chief	Jim Shooter

1. "Mission Into Darkness"
Appearances · Synopsis
Writer(s)	Denny O'Neil
Penciler(s)	Luke McDonnell
Inker(s)	Steve Mitchell
Colorist(s)	Michael Carlin
Letterer(s)	Rick Parker
Editor(s)	Mark Gruenwald

 I guess you hired yourself a tin suit. 

—Jim Rhodes

Appearing in "Mission Into Darkness"

Featured Characters:

• Iron Man (James Rhodes)

Supporting Characters:

• Morley Erwin
• Clytemnestra Erwin

Antagonists:

• ⏴ Radioactive Man (Chen Lu) ⏵
• Deviants (Mentioned)
• Obadiah Stane
• Radioactive Man's mysterious boss (Shadow only)

Other Characters:

• Eternals
  • Ikaris
  • ⏴ Sersi ⏵
  • Makkari
  • Thena
• Regis Fuskey (Mentioned)
• Winston Phlan
• Gretl Anders
• Marko

Locations:

• Sol
  • Earth
    • Europe
      • Greece
        • Athens
    • Asia
      • Hong Kong
      • China (Mentioned)
    • North America
      • United States of America
        • Pennsylvania (Mentioned)
          • Philadelphia (Mentioned)
        • New York
          • New York City
            • Bowery
          • Long Island
            • Stark International

Items:

• Iron Man Armor MK V

Synopsis for "Mission Into Darkness"

Rhodes is in Greece after his exploits with the Eternals and learns of new work for him in Hong Kong after speaking with Morley Erwin. He arrives in Hong Kong and speaks with his prospective employer Winston Phlan who wants Iron Man to guard a shipment of film to mainland China, his last shipment having been ruined after being in proximity to a man with superhuman strength. He goes to the docks to scout things out where he encounters the Radioactive Man and fights with him briefly before experiencing an unbearable pain in his head.

Back in the U.S., Tony Stark has effectively reached bottom, still struggling with alcoholism and unable to withdraw money from the bank after efforts by Obadiah Stane to nullify any potential threat from him reclaiming his business. Rhodes discovers the identity of the Radioactive Man after another call to Morley Erwin but he’s unable to help him with the headaches he’s been experiencing.

Radioactive Man suspects Iron Man’s presence at the docks is a ploy to intercept a shipment and plans to kill him if necessary. They fight again when Radioactive Man attacks him. Rhodes is hesitant to be too aggressive fearing he could kill him but fears the amount of damage Radioactive Man is causing to his armor. He ultimately succeeds in knocking Radioactive Man and his cargo into the harbor.

Later, Rhodes relays the nature of the damage to the original film shipment from radioactivity and collects his payment. Rhodes is offended at an offer for booze due to the sensitivity of the situation with Tony’s addiction while back in the U.S., Tony Stark continues drinking in a rundown room with a similarly hopeless Gretl Anders.

Solicit Synopsis

As if dangers at home haven't been enough, the Golden Avenger must travel to Cairo! As for what new nemesis awaits him there - you'll just have to read it to find out! 'Cause he may not return home alive!

Notes

• This story takes place after Iron Man Annual #6

• This issue contains a letters page, "Printed Circuits", Letters are publsihed from Dale Coe, Victoria Hemming, David Allen and Robert Goodwin.

• Colorist Michael Carlin was credited as "Roy G. Biv."

See Also

• 6 image(s) from Iron Man Vol 1 179
• 2 reprint(s) of Iron Man Vol 1 179