Tales of Suspense #40

Tales of Suspense — Marvel, Atlas

Issue: #40

Last valuation update: 2025-11-24

Iron Man Versus Gargantus! Chaos erupts when circus animals break free while Tony is on a date at the Circus. The animals prove no challenge to the powerful Iron Man armor, but Tony discovers Iron Man's intimidating image frightens the audience. At a suggestion from his date, Tony decides to paint his armor a more inspiring color -- Gold. Later, a thick wall emerges around Granville, sealing it...

First appearances: Marianne Rodgers, Borger, Frans Ridderkerk, Hendrick Rammp, Jeanne of Monte Carlo, Prophet of Doom, Gargantus

Creators: Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Artie Simek, Don Heck, John Duffy, Vivian Berg, Steve Ditko, Larry Lieber, Sol Brodsky, Robert Bernstein

Characters: Iron Man, Marianne Rodgers, Borger, Frans Ridderkerk, Hendrick Rammp, Jeanne of Monte Carlo, Prophet of Doom, Gargantus