Force Works

"Heart of Darkness" Part 4 of 6. Guest-starring War Machine. Script by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Pencils by Dave Taylor. Inks by Rey Garcia. Cover by Dave Taylor and Rey Garcia. Story continues from Iron Man 311. With an urgent fury, Force Works attacks the Mandarin's fortress in the middle of nowhere China! The fighting mad U.S. Agent, Scarlet Witch, and Spider-Woman rip into the Avatars during their search for Tony Stark! However they may be too late as the Mandarin is poised to deliver the coup de grâce to his hated foe! But in the nick of time, the Scarlet Witch crashes into the Asian mastermind's chamber room and staggers the super-villain with the ten rings! Setting the stage for the spectacular showdown…Iron Man versus the, wait, hold on, it's not the golden avenger, it's the Scarlet Witch vs. the Mandarin! Wow, is Wanda ready to throw down with the mighty Mandarin? An excellent issue! Story continues in War Machine 10. Appearances by Century, War Machine, Ancestor, Butterfly, Deluge, Foundry, Lich, Q'wake, Old Woman, Sickle, and Warfist. (Note: The stories (and appearances of Force Works) in Marvel Comics Presents 169 thru 172 tie into the Hands of the Mandarin storyline.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.