Iron Man #228 (Mar 1988) 8.5 VF+

Iron Man #228, published in Mar 1988, is a Copper Age Marvel comic featuring Iron Man, written by David Micheline/Bob Layton with cover art by Mark Bright.

Entitled Who Guards the Guardsmen?, this story stars Iron Man — Shellhead — 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: Armor Wars Part 4.

Featured appearances include Iron Man (Tony Stark), Guardsmen, James Rhodes (also as Electro), Mister Hyde, and other characters from the Iron Man series.

A Copper Age Iron Man comic, this issue showcases evolving Marvel storytelling, deeper character development, advanced armour technology, and fan-favourite Iron Man adventures.

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