- Script:
- Bob Layton
- Pencils:
- Bob Layton
- Inks:
- Bob Layton
- Colors:
- Paul Becton
- Letters:
- Janice Chiang
- Genre:
- superhero
- Characters:
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]; GUESTS: James Rhodes; Marcy Pearson; Rae La Coste; VILLAINS: Taskmaster; Spymaster
- Synopsis:
- Tony is still desperately searching for Madame Masque but takes some time off to attend his annual charity Christmas gala for orphaned children; Taskmaster is training a batch of recruits to single out a new enforcer for Justin Hammer; When one student makes the grade (by killing his fellow pupils), Taskmaster gives him the Spymaster uniform and sends him on a final task to prove he is up for the job; Spymaster infiltrates Tony's party as Santa Clause and battles Iron Man when his identity is exposed; Fearing for the safety of the children, Iron Man lets him take the trophy he is after and lets him return to Taskmaster.
Taskmaster appearance per David Wiltfong, 12/5/2005.
- Script:
- Bob Layton
- Pencils:
- John Romita Jr. (signed)
- Inks:
- Bob Layton (signed)
- Colors:
- Paul Becton
- Letters:
- Janice Chiang
- Genre:
- superhero
- Characters:
- Iron Man [Tony Stark]
Promo illustration for upcoming storyline.