Iron Man Vol. 1 (1968-1996) #254

Plot

Tony is still desperately searching for Madame Masque but takes some time off to attend his annual charity Christmas gala for orphaned children; Taskmaster is training a batch of recruits to single out a new enforcer for Justin Hammer; When one student makes the grade (by killing his fellow pupils), Taskmaster gives him the Spymaster uniform and sends him on a final task to prove he is up for the job; Spymaster infiltrates Tony's party as Santa Clause and battles Iron Man when his identity is exposed; Fearing for the safety of the children, Iron Man lets him take the trophy he is after and lets him return to Taskmaster.