Minor Key
Tales of Suspense #48
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
Introduces Iron Man's red-and-gold armour era.
Why this comic matters
The issue builds its story around introduces Iron Man's red-and-gold armour era. Iron Man is drawn through the consequences of that development, giving the milestone context within an actual conflict rather than treating it as an isolated event.
Key issue facts
PublisherMarvel
Publication year1963
Key classificationMinor Key
CharactersIron Man
Collector significance
As a minor key, the issue is included for a meaningful character, story or continuity milestone rather than being presented as a top-tier first appearance. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.
Characters connected to this issue
How this issue connects to the movies
The movie guides below are connected through Iron Man. They are discovery links between the comic and film sections of SLABS N' STACKS; inclusion here does not by itself mean a film directly adapts this specific issue.
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2008Iron ManView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2010Iron Man 2View movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2012The AvengersView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2013Iron Man 3View movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2015Avengers: Age of UltronView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2016Captain America: Civil WarView movie guide →Related movie series
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