100 Issues after the original Doom Quest, this 1989 story running in Issues 249 and 250 and written by David Michelinie and Bob Layton reunites Iron Man and Dr. Doom when two nearly identical artifacts appear with one falling into Iron Man's hands and the other into Dr. Doom's. However, it's also an intricate plot by Merlin the Magician to get the two together to transport to 2093 where King Arthur needs their help against an older version of Doom and Tony Stark's grandson who have teamed up.

There's a lot to like in this story. Doom and Iron Man are a great mix of characters. And the story itself is just a great science fiction story. The battle between Tony and Andros once again offers Iron Man the chance to show that he's greater than the strength of superior technology. And Doom v. Doom, quite poignant, particularly given the ending.

On the other hand, I don't care for reincarnation stories. (Arthur being reincarnated as a boy.) Though they managed to poke fun at freezing embryos for career reasons, so that helped. Also, many of the characters didn't talk right. Having Merlin talk like a Broadway Agent, and Doom was not imperious enough. He even warns Iron Man that his behavior wouldn't get him on Doom's "good side." (Doom has a good side?)

It's a solid comic book story, but probably not among the greatest for Iron Man.

Rating: 3 shellheads out of 5.