Iron Man #287 and #288 NM+ 9.6 white pages Atom Smasher appearance. Books are complete, staples are tight/clean, full gloss. Minor spine checks to the 287 book and 2 minor dents to the 288 book. Great issues for the wall or your run. I have been collecting since 1992 and know how to grade books.

The 287 book is "Meltdown!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Mike DeCarlo. Jim Rhodes is adjusting to life as the new CEO of Stark Enterprises! And it's quite a job taking on Tony's former responsibilities! But do those responsibilities include Tony's former girlfriends? Maybe so! As Rhodey has a dinner date with Rae LaCoste! Meanwhile, a new villain called Atom Smasher threatens to destroy Stane International's Southern California nuclear facility! And since Stark Enterprises recently purchased Stane International, the armored avenger must go into action! Cameo appearances by Abe Zimmer, Dr. Erica Sondheim, Marcy Pearson, Tony Stark, Morgan Stark, and the Living Laser (in disguise). (Note: During this time period, Jim Rhodes in the War Machine armor makes a guest appearance in Excalibur (1988 1st series) #59 and #60.)

The 288 book is "Ground Zero" Part 2 of 2. Anniversary Special. Double-Sized issue. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Mike DeCarlo. Silver foil cover by Kevin Hopgood. At Stane International's nuclear facility, Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) is taking too long to defeat Atom Smasher! So the feds send in Firepower to finish the job! And as far as Firepower's concerned that job includes sacking Shell-Head too! Can the War Machine armor deliver a double victory amid a possible nuclear meltdown? Cameo appearances by Marcy Pearson, Howard Stark, Mrs. Arbogast, and the Living Laser. Second story: "Soul on Ice" Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Barry Kitson. Inks by Chris Ivy. Several issues ago Abe Zimmer and Dr. Erica Sondheim (in secret) cryogenically froze Tony Stark's body! In hopes that someday they could repair his central nervous system! And lo and behold... that day may have arrived! Is a medical miracle on the horizon for the golden avenger? Retelling of Iron Man's origin. (Note: Firepower previously appeared in Iron Man 231.)