Iron Man #243

“Heartbeaten” Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Bob Layton. Inks by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover by Bob Layton. As shown on the shocking cover, Tony Stark has been shot! And the gunman (or gunwoman) is his erstwhile girlfriend Kathy Dare! Rhodey rushes Tony to Los Angeles General Hospital; and the doctors begin emergency surgery to save the golden avenger’s life! In the meantime, good friends like Tigra and Scott Lang reflect upon Iron Man’s impact on their lives. Will Tony be able to make a full recovery? The road ahead looks difficult.