Series Name: The Invincible Iron Man (Vol. 1)
Issue #: 274
Year: 1991
Story Title: "The Dragon Seed Saga (Part III of IV) — Dragon Lord"

Details:

• Part three of four of the Dragon Seed Saga featuring Iron Man, the Mandarin, and Fin Fang Foom; the Mandarin's full origin is revealed in this issue

• Interior art provided by former Iron Man series regular Mark Bright as a fill-in, while the cover is by Paul Ryan and Bob Wiacek

• Newsstand edition

Credits:

• Writer: John Byrne

• Penciler: Mark Bright

• Inker: Bob Wiacek

• Cover Artist: Paul Ryan, Bob Wiacek

• Publisher: Marvel Comics

• Pages: 32

• Color: Color

• Cover Price: $1.00

OVERVIEW

A pivotal chapter in the acclaimed Dragon Seed Saga, this issue delivers the jaw-dropping revelation of the Mandarin's true origin as his alien masters — the dragon-like Makluans — rise to reclaim their power on Earth. Written by John Byrne with guest interior art by Mark Bright and a striking cover by Paul Ryan, the issue captures the epic scale of one of Iron Man's greatest story arcs. Essential reading for fans of the Mandarin and the Dragon Seed storyline.