Welcome back to the series PROPER! The official return of the show comes with all the fixin's - Chills! Thrills! Missile launches! Unexplained Fast Travel! Romantic tension and jealousy! Iron Man vs The Mandarin! You DON'T want to miss it!

And, before I forget - here is the link to join the brand-spanking new Shining Armor Podcast Discord community, if you feel so inclined. Joining is optional of course, but, if you wanna come in and say hi, come on in and welcome aboard! (Play nice, y'all...we're not gonna have any shenanigans around here, okay...?)

* Issue(s) covered: Tales of Suspense Nos. 54 & 55

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Chapter timestamps:

00:00:00: Intro

00:02:05: Begin Story Summary & Discussion

00:02:07: Part I: Return of a Nemesis

• 00:03:05: Part 1a - Setting the Stage for an Epic Return
• 00:08:46: Part 1b - Suspending Disbelief
• 00:13:33: Part 1c - Off Topic: Early Marvel Story Recaps
• 00:15:34: Part 1d - Iron Man reunites with his greatest enemy
• 00:20:01: Part 1e - The Rematch for the Ages Begins!

00:22:46: Part II: Out of the Clutches of the Enemy

• 00:23:35: Part 2a - Iron Man's Risky Gambit
• 00:25:30: Part 2b - The Mandarin's Scheme Revealed
• 00:27:43: Part 2c - The Mandarin's Rage!!
• 00:29:55: Part 2d - Meanwhile, back at the ranch...
• 00:31:52: Part 2c - Meanwhile, back at the plot...
• 00:33:39: Part 2d - Beating the Mandarin at his own game

00:38:01: Part III: Retcons, References, and Reflections

• 00:39:05: Part 3a - Armor Updates - Minor Design Change/Specs Detail
• 00:41:34: Part 3b - Redux on the Rematch with The Mandarin
• 00:44:18: Part 3c - A Personal Rant on Jealousy Sub-Plots...
• 00:44:25: WARNING - SATIRE ALERT - (it's sad that I even have to disclaimer this but, alas...tis the world we live in.)

00:47:33: Outro

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Welcome to Back to the Show, all! 

That's right, it's not a dream/illusion/glitch - it's an ACTUAL UPDATE in your inbox!! (*gasp*) I know! I can't believe it either!!

If you were wondering where the blazes I disappeared to for dang near 2 years, wonder no longer! I'll give a brief (hopefully) overview on all the tea - what happened, my heartfelt apology, a quick review session of the show so far and the issues and stories we've covered to catch us back up to speed, and where we're going next with good ol' Shell-Head!

It's good to be back, all.  (Hope you like the shiny new thumbnail! I figured for a relaunch, simple was best. Don't worry; I'll still showcase my drawing skills when major upgrades happen in the story, but they'll be on individual episodes rather than series-wide.)

** Issue(s) covered: Tales of Suspense Nos. 39-53 (RECAP)

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Chapter timestamps:

00:00:00: I'm back! What happened??

00:01:18: Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself To You

00:03:28: Remind Me What This Is Again...?

00:08:52: What We've Covered So Far (AKA The Recap Section)

00:16:33: Where Do We Go From Here?

00:19:40: Outro

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We made it to the double-digits, y'all!  Welcome to Episode 10! 

Here we are re-introduced to a formidable foe, and we are newly introduced to deadly new enemy who keeps both Tony AND Iron Man on their toes, in more ways than one. Not the least of which being that SHE happens to play on all of his worst weaknesses...

Dangerous women are not to be underestimated...

** Issues covered: Tales of Suspense Nos. 52 & 53

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Chapter timestamps:

00:00:00: Intro

00:01:25: Part I: The Beauty and The Dynamo

• 00:03:57: Part 1a - Re-establishing a Connection
• 00:06:04: Part 1b - Calling Agent "Widow"
• 00:07:41: Part 1c - A "Diplomatic" Visit
• 00:09:33: Part 1d - Mission: Sabotage & Armor Theft
• 00:14:00: Part 1e - Escaping Captivity
• 00:16:08: Part 1f - Iron Man vs the Second Crimson Dynamo
• 00:18:14: Part 1g - A Short-Lived Hand-Off

00:20:16: Part I-1: Retcons, References, & Reflections

• 00:20:24: Part I-1a - Crimson Dynamo II
• 00:21:41: Part I-1b - Introducing the Black Widow

00:24:58: Part II: The Black Widow's Payback

• 00:26:11: Part 2a - How Do Build Gravity Ray??
• 00:28:07: Part 2b - Nice Job Breaking It, Hero
• 00:30:10: Part 2c - The Widow's Plot
• 00:33:13: Part 2d - Selective Memory, Much?
• 00:34:33: Part 2e - Widow's Rampage
• 00:37:26: Part 2f - Off-Topic: Busted Continuity
• 00:39:05: Part 2g - Back To Our Program
• 00:40:09: Part 2h - She Who Can Move Mountains
• 00:41:30: Part 2i - Bit Off More Than She Could Chew

00:42:34: Part II-1: Retcons, References, & Reflections

00:44:46: Outro

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All right, so the villain in this one is the Scarecrow. Yes, there is a "Scarecrow" in Marvel comics as well! And he is... nothing to write home about, as far as I'm concerned. But since he appears in a main series Iron Man story, we're gonna give him his due anyway.  As much as is warranted in any case...! 

Pay closer attention to our lovely supporting cast in this one because they really get their moments! Everything involving Happy and/or Pepper is just DELIGHTFUL.

** Issue covered: Tales of Supsense No. 51

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Chapter timestamps:

00:00:00: Intro

00:00:57: Part I: On Today's Episode of "Create Your Own Villain"

• 00:02:06: Part 1a - A Night At The Theatre
• 00:03:22: Part 1b - Desperate For Attention
• 00:06:12: Part 1c - Home Invasion!
• 00:09:32: Part 1d - Hogan Vs. Scarecrow, Round 2!
• 00:10:21: Part 1e - A Wild "Crow" Chase + A Ransom Call
• 00:11:43: Part 1f - Meetup At The Docks
• 00:13:11: Part 1g - Showdown at Sea
• 00:15:06: Part 1h - Bringing it Back Home

00:16:33: Part II: Retcons, References, & Reflections

00:18:29: Outro

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This is IT, y'all. Our boy has finally met who could very well easily be considered his greatest adversary, and definitely the biggest threat he's faced yet. How will he fare in this battle of wits and might? Tune in and find out...as Iron Man battles...the Mandarin!

** Issue covered: Tales of Supsense No. 50

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Chapter timestamps:

00:00:00: Intro

00:00:49: Part I: The Machinations of a Madman

• 00:03:05: Part 1a - Meeting the Mandarin
• 00:04:41: Part 1b - Iron Man Receives His Mission
• 00:07:56: Part 1c - Infiltrating the Mandarin's Stronghold
• 00:13:14: Part 1d - A Brief Interlude...
• 00:14:30: Part 1e - Meanwhile, Back at the Plot...
• 00:17:13: Part 1f - The Aftermath & a Lingering Concern

00:18:56: Part II: Retcons, References, and Reflections

• 00:19:09: Part 2a - What's the Deal with the Mandarin???
• 00:22:30: Part 2b - The Mandarin in the MCU (AKA It's COMPLICATED)
• 00:29:40: Part 2c - The Mandarin in Marvel Animation
• 00:32:10: Part 2c-1 - IM:AA Spoiler Section START
• 00:36:01: Part 2c-2 - IM:AA Spoiler Section END
• 00:36:03: Part 2d - NO EXCUSE!

00:38:27: Outro

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Welcome to Episode 7.1! Yes, you read that correctly, our first .1 (read "Point-One") BONUS episode! 

In this "Giant-Sized" special feature, we finally get to follow Iron Man as he joins the ranks of Marvel's Mightiest Super Team. 

That's right, people. It's time. 

Heed the call - The Avengers Assemble!!

** Issues covered: Avengers Nos. 1 - 4

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Chapter timestamps:

00:00:00: Intro

00:02:46: Part I: Let's Start a Team!

• 00:03:03: Part 1a - Who ARE The Avengers??

00:07:08: Part I Story Summary

00:16:10: Part I Reflections

• 00:16:17: Part 1R-a - Gathering the Dream Team??
• 00:19:35: Part 1R-b - Thor's Secret Identity??
• 00:30:43: Part 1Rc - Science Bros. / Bitter Rivals

00:32:50: Part II: Some Assembly Required

00:33:49: Part II Story Summary

00:42:19: Part II Reflections

• 00:42:29: Part 2R-a - Ya Dun Goofed, Shell-Head...
• 00:44:44: Part 2R-b - Three Cheers for the Wasp!
• 00:48:13: Part 2R-c - Whatever Happened to Bruce Banner??
• 00:49:32: Part 2R-d - The Team's Center

00:52:09: Part III: The Tag Team from Hell

00:55:53: Part III Story Summary

01:03:28: Part III Reflections

• 01:03:33: Part 3R-a - Dysfunction Junction
• 01:05:50: Part 3R-b - The REAL Leader of the Avengers!!!
• 01:08:53: Part 3R-c - The X-Jerks Pt 2: Electric Boogaloo
• 01:12:01: Part 3R-d - What If...? No. 3

01:16:38: Part IV: Return of a Living Legend

01:19:31: Part IV Story Summary

01:27:54: Part IV Reflections

• 01:28:00: Part 4R-a - Royal Tenacity
• 01:29:13: Part 4R-b - A Fateful First Encounter
• 01:33:05: Part 4R-c - Continuity Errors

01:35:31: Outro

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We've made it to Lucky Number 7, y'all! 

In this episode, it's the moment you've all been waiting for. If you've been wanting to see our hero finally don his iconic colors, then you've come to the right place! How does this famous design introduced? Listen on in and find out, as well as see him fight against a peculiar guest star...

** Issues covered: Tales of Suspense Nos. 48 & 49

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Chapter timestamps:

00:00:00: Intro

00:01:20: Part I: The "New" Iron Man vs Puppet Master Copycat

• 00:02:22: Part1a - ToS 48 Story Summary

00:07:59: Part I Reflections

• 00:08:05: Part 1R-a - The Main Attraction
• 00:10:26: Part 1R-b - Was The Puppet Master Busy...??
• 00:13:38: Part 1R-c - Inapproprite Workplace Conduct

00:16:53: Part II: Aerial Superiority

• 00:18:10: Part 2a - Story Summary

00:26:35: Part II Reflections

• 00:26:41: Part 2R-a - Crossover Promotion or Shameless Plug?
• 00:29:07: Part 2R-b - The X-Jerks

00:32:36: Outro

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Welcome back, all! In this episode, our Iron Man squares off against another new soon-to-be recurring baddie who, let's just say, turns the heat up a notch, forcing him to come up with a unique strategy to defeat him! It's not as grandiose as we would like but...well, it's definitely something!

** Issue covered: Tales of Suspense No. 47

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Chapter timestamps:

00:00:00: Intro

00:01:40: Part I: Meeting the Melter

• 00:01:50: Part 1a - Manufacturing Misfortune
• 00:04:56: Part 1b - Create Your Own Villain
• 00:07:18: Part 1c - More 60s Workplace Shenanigans!
• 00:10:03: Part 1d - 1st Confrontation w/The Melter
• 00:14:57: Part 1e - More Trouble From Capitol Hill!
• 00:18:07: Part 1f - How to Defeat the Melter?!
• 00:20:38: Part 1g - 2nd Confrontation w/The Melter
• 00:22:33: Part 1h - Aluminum Man??!
• 00:24:42: Part 1i - Bystanders Always Get Targeted
• 00:26:31: Part 1j - Conclusion to the Conflict

00:29:27: Part II: Retcons, References, & Reflections

• 00:30:56: Part 2a - Developing Relationships / Establishing the Trio
• 00:32:44: Part 2b - Specilized Armor Designs

00:33:54: Outro

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Welcome, all you lovely people, to the first appearance of what is possibly one of Iron Man's most iconic enemies, his first real rival, and the first armored opponent he'll face! It's a title match for the ages as he faces off against...the Crimson Dynamo! How will our hero meet this new threat? The outcome may yet surprise you...

Nah, for real, though. It's not what you expect...

** Issue covered: Tales of Suspense No. 46

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Chapter timestamps:

00:00:00: Intro

00:01:11: Part I: Crafting a Rival

• 00:01:20: Part 1a - Introducing the Dynamo
• 00:06:41: Part 1b - Mayhem on the Launchpad!
• 00:12:34: Part 1c - Politics in Comics??!
• 00:16:23: Part 1d - Dynamo's Second Assault!
• 00:18:53: Part 1e - Trickery, Coersion, & Gaslighting - wait wut

00:26:07: Part II: Retcons, References, & Reflections

• 00:27:21: Part 2a - CD in the MCU??!
• 00:31:29: Part 2b - CD in Marvel Animation

00:34:00: Outro

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Welp, it's official folks - we finally have a regular supporting cast! And may I just say...IT'S ABOUT TIME. : ) We also meet a key villain in our hero's rogues gallery...initially disguised as another throwaway baddie. Goes to show...you never know what's going to stick.

** Issue covered: Tales of Suspense No. 45

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Chapter timestamps:

00:00:00: Intro

00:01:21: Part I - Creating a Landmark

• 00:02:32: Part 1a - Setting the Scene
• 00:04:16: Part 1b - Self-Destructive Thrill-Seeker
• 00:07:43: Part 1c - Aid From An Unlikely Source
• 00:10:48: Part 1d - First Day On The Job at S.I.
• 00:13:50: Part 1e - Budding Psychosis of a Mad Scientist
• 00:15:43: Part 1f - Jack Frost Wants Revenge!
• 00:17:59: Part 1g - If You Can't Take The Heat...

00:19:33: Part II - Retcons, References, & Reflections

• 00:20:19: Part 2a - Happy & Pepper! But...
• 00:21:26: Part 2b - From Jack Frost to Blizzard
• 00:22:40: Part 2c - Blizzard in Marvel Animation
• 00:24:15: Part 2d - Lamenting the Lack of I.M's Rogues in the MCU
• 00:25:36: Part 2e - An Iron Man Video Game??!

00:28:15: Outro

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