Iron Man #146 (May 1981) 6.5 FN+ Newsstand

Iron Man #146, published in May 1981, is a Bronze Age Marvel comic featuring Iron Man, written by Bob Layton/David Michelinie with cover art by Bob Layton.

Entitled Blacklash And The Burning!, this story stars Iron Man — The Armored Avenger — as he battles powerful villains, corporate conspiracies, technological threats, and enemies from across the Marvel Universe.

It is regarded as a key Iron Man comic due to the following significant event: 1st appearance of Backlash.

Featured appearances include Iron Man (Tony Stark), Blacklash (formerly Whiplash), Vince Martinelli, and other characters from the Iron Man series.

A classic Bronze Age Iron Man comic, this issue reflects the more character-driven direction of Iron Man storytelling, with powerful adversaries, corporate intrigue, and key Marvel moments.

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