Iron Man #144 1981

Iron Man #144 presents two compelling narratives. The first, "Sunfall," concludes the space station crisis as Iron Man and Sunturion collaborate to prevent a catastrophic crash, leading to Sunturion's sacrifice. The second, "Apocalypse Then," is a significant flashback detailing the very first meeting between Tony Stark, operating as Iron Man, and James "Rhodey" Rhodes amidst the Vietnam War. This issue is highly notable for collectors as it establishes the foundational relationship between these two iconic Marvel characters.