For #118, John Byrne stops by to do the layouts, under Bob Layton’s finishes, for one of the greatest costume changes in history.
This happens because Tony is sneaking around the SHIELD Helicarrier trying to figure out why Nick Fury is trying to gain control of Stark International. The big secret is, they’re trying to become majority shareholders so they can vote to get the company to get back into the arms business–and sell to SHIELD.
It’s also the first appearance of Rhodey, as Stark’s helicopter pilot, and his new Secretary, Mrs. Arbogast.
And more of his new hot girlfriend and bodyguard, Bethany Cabe.
During his adventures in this issue, his unibeam suddenly turns on without warning. By #120, we will know that Justin Hammer has cracked the code and is sabotaging him.