The creative team introduced several supporting characters , including Stark 's bodyguard girlfriend Bethany Cabe and rival industrialist Justin Hammer .
Romita 's early popularity began with his run on Iron Man with writer David Michelinie and artist Bob Layton which began in 1978 .
The creative team introduced several supporting characters , including Iron Man 's bodyguard girlfriend Bethany Cabe and rival industrialist Justin Hammer .
Romita 's early popularity began with his run on Iron Man with writer David Michelinie and artist Bob Layton which began in 1978 .