Issue(s): Tales of Suspense #48
Published Date: Dec 63
Title: "How Iron Man Created His New Thinner Uniform"
Credits:
Stan Lee - Writer
Steve Dikto - Penciler
Dick Ayers - Inker

Review/plot: Marvel Tales annual #1 reprinted a tiny part of "The mysterious Mr. Doll!" from Tales of Suspense #48. Apparently this Mr. Doll character is a tough cookie, and Iron Man's armor is slowing him down, so he calls a time out to create a new costume. I don't like how Iron Man's leg and arm pieces are drawn to look like soft cloth, "smooth, supple, form-fitting and with the strength of ductile iron!". It seems a bit much. The armor should still be somewhat bulky. Also of interest is that the head-mask enables Stark's expressions to show, "which will psychologically aid in instilling fear in the hearts" of his enemies. Weird.

Quality Rating: C-

Historical Significance Rating: 5 - first "classic" Iron Man armor

Chronological Placement Considerations: N/A

References: N/A

Cross-over: N/A

Continuity Implant? N

Reprinted In: Marvel Tales annual #1