The belligerent queen of a secret subterranean civilization tries to coerce Tony Stark into designing the machines she needs to invade the surface.
Notes:
- Raven-haired Kirby babe Kala claims to be the ruler of the descendants of Atlantis. The Atlanteans retreated underground to escape the tidal waves that drowned the fabled city. This would, of course, come as news to Namor, who by this time had already made his debut in the modern Marvel continuity.
- The Netherworlders demonstrate advanced weaponry and a gem-like energy field that can effortlessly carry passengers through miles of solid rock, which they use to bring Stark to their city. So why do they need Stark and his almighty transistors to return to the surface? The entire premise of the story seems senseless.
- The Netherworlders confine Stark to a lab to build their machines. Instead, he creates another suit of armor which he uses to escape. Somewhere, Wong-Chu slaps his forehead.
- For absolutely no reason at all, Tony Stark surmises that the surface environment will prove toxic to the Netherworlders. He seizes Kala and uses the new armor's "nuclear-powered clippers" to return topside, where Kala immediately withers into a crippled old hag. Having proved his point, Tony takes Kala back to her Netherworld kingdom, restoring her beauty. Kala immediately abandons her invasion plans and proposes marriage to Iron Man. "He's just wonderful! Won't you stay here with me, Iron Man" she gushes. "Never forget that you'll always be welcome here!" adds General Baxu.
- Nuclear-powered clippers?
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