Story #2The Origin of Iron Man
Writer:
Archie Goodwin.Penciler:
Gene Colan. Inker:
Johnny Craig. Colorist:
Unknown. Letterer:
Art Simek.
Synopsis
In Vietnam to demonstrate his latest weapons to the US military, scientist/playboy
Tony Stark steps on a booby trap and is critically injured. He awakens a prisoner of the guerilla leader
Wong Chu who forces him to build a weapon for the terrorist cause. Working with another captive,
Professor Yinsen, Tony constructs a suit of armor which also keeps his damaged heart beating. Yinsen sacrifices his life to give Tony the time to charge the battle suit and take vengeance against the enemy. Thus,
Iron Man was born!
CharactersGood (or All)Plus: Professor Yinsen.
Enemies
Wong-Chu.