Tales of Suspense #44 (1963)

In Tales of Suspense #44, join Iron Man as he helps an archaeological team discover the tomb of King Hatap, also known as "The Mad Pharaoh." Except, Hatap isn't quite dead and is revived from suspended animation to wage war on Cleopatra's forces once more. In a twist of fate, Hatap recognizes Tony Stark's scientific brilliance and takes him back to the past with the hopes of utilizing his skills. Tony must escape and don the golden armor, all while harboring a crush on the beautiful Cleopatra. With Iron Man's help, they manage to stop an attacking Roman invasion and prevent Hatap from going back to the future. Unfortunately, Hatap meets his demise in the past, and the present-day archaeologists are left puzzled by a hieroglyph depicting Cleopatra embracing a figure that looks strikingly similar to Iron Man. Discover the captivating story for yourself in this exciting issue of Tales of Suspense!