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Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 1D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 6. "God!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by George Perez, Joe Rubinstein and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Thanos Quest #1-2 and Silver Surfer (1987-98 2nd Series) #50. The Silver Surfer crashes to earth and into the Sanctum Sanctorum of one Doctor Strange. The Sentinel of the Spaceways, barely alive after a grueling ordeal, arrives with the warning that the mad Titan, Thanos, has achieved ultimate power. Combining the Infinity Gems into the ominous Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos has become master of the mind, space, time, power, reality and the soul. And with his first act of nigh-omnipotent power Thanos eradicates half the population in the universe. Can the surviving heroes of Earth mount an offensive against this supreme power for evil and destruction, plus who are the mysterious new players who've just arrived on the scene? Cover price $2.50.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 1D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 6. "God!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by George Perez, Joe Rubinstein and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Thanos Quest #1-2 and Silver Surfer (1987-98 2nd Series) #50. The Silver Surfer crashes to earth and into the Sanctum Sanctorum of one Doctor Strange. The Sentinel of the Spaceways, barely alive after a grueling ordeal, arrives with the warning that the mad Titan, Thanos, has achieved ultimate power. Combining the Infinity Gems into the ominous Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos has become master of the mind, space, time, power, reality and the soul. And with his first act of nigh-omnipotent power Thanos eradicates half the population in the universe. Can the surviving heroes of Earth mount an offensive against this supreme power for evil and destruction, plus who are the mysterious new players who've just arrived on the scene? Cover price $2.50.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 1D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 6. "God!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by George Perez, Joe Rubinstein and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Thanos Quest #1-2 and Silver Surfer (1987-98 2nd Series) #50. The Silver Surfer crashes to earth and into the Sanctum Sanctorum of one Doctor Strange. The Sentinel of the Spaceways, barely alive after a grueling ordeal, arrives with the warning that the mad Titan, Thanos, has achieved ultimate power. Combining the Infinity Gems into the ominous Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos has become master of the mind, space, time, power, reality and the soul. And with his first act of nigh-omnipotent power Thanos eradicates half the population in the universe. Can the surviving heroes of Earth mount an offensive against this supreme power for evil and destruction, plus who are the mysterious new players who've just arrived on the scene? Cover price $2.50.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 4D CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Starlin

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Jim Starlin on 2/22/2020 Direct Edition

Label #20-0BD3E6A-006

Direct Edition. Part 4 of 6 - "Cosmic Battle on the Edge of the Universe!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim, George Perez, Joe Rubinstein, Bruce N. Solotoff. The surviving heroes of Earth mount an all-out assault on the Mad Titan, Thanos, and the power of his Infinity Gauntlet. But do even the most powerful heroes in the Marvel Universe have enough might to topple this nigh-omnipotent madman? Meanwhile, the mysterious man known as Adam Warlock waits and watches in the wings. What could he possibly have up his sleeve? 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Infinity War (1992) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4707373001

Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Al Milgrom. The sequel to Infinity Gauntlet. Somewhere deep in space on a nameless planet the titan Thanos discovers a new threat to the existence of the universe and investigates. Meanwhile, all across the globe key super-heroes are attacked by evil dopplegangers. Thanos comes face to face with the ones responsible, the Magus, evil counterpart to Adam Warlock, and the titan's own doppleganger. As Reed Richards gathers the world's heroes the World Devourer Galactus sends his herald to contact the Master of the Mystic Arts, Dr. Strange. All this plus the unholy alliance of Dr. Doom and Kang the Conqueror. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Al Milgrom. 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4558456007

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They're back -- because you demanded it! Black Bolt and his comrades in-combat battle Blastaar the Living Bomb! Featuring: 19 page Inhumans story "Spawn of Alien Heat." Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton]; Villain: Blastaar; Maximus; Intro: Iridia; Guest: Stallior; Centarius; Leonus; Avius; Hulk (flashback); Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640504012

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They're back -- because you demanded it! Black Bolt and his comrades in-combat battle Blastaar the Living Bomb! Featuring: 19 page Inhumans story "Spawn of Alien Heat." Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton]; Villain: Blastaar; Maximus; Intro: Iridia; Guest: Stallior; Centarius; Leonus; Avius; Hulk (flashback); Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

They're back -- because you demanded it! Black Bolt and his comrades in-combat battle Blastaar the Living Bomb! Featuring: 19 page Inhumans story "Spawn of Alien Heat." Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton]; Villain: Blastaar; Maximus; Intro: Iridia; Guest: Stallior; Centarius; Leonus; Avius; Hulk (flashback); Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

They're back -- because you demanded it! Black Bolt and his comrades in-combat battle Blastaar the Living Bomb! Featuring: 19 page Inhumans story "Spawn of Alien Heat." Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton]; Villain: Blastaar; Maximus; Intro: Iridia; Guest: Stallior; Centarius; Leonus; Avius; Hulk (flashback); Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 5 FN

After all these years, Maximus has won...and no one can save the Inhumans now! Featuring: 17 page Inhumans story "Voices From a Galaxy's End." Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton; Crystal; Lockjaw]; Guest: Quicksilver; Iridia; Falzon; Avius; Villain: Maximus; Leonus; Stallior; Shatterstar; Aireo (cameo); Falcona (cameo). Written by Doug Moench, with art by Gil Kane and Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler. Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

Part 1 of 2 - "The Ring of the Nebulas!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age, Captain America, Human Torch, and Prince Namor alongside their sidekicks Bucky and Toro, unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. But when Captain America rescues a mysterious woman of great beauty, the Invaders suddenly find themselves confronted with a threat greater than anything they've ever faced before. 32 pages FC. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 25 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4590966008

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Part 2 of 2 - "The Power of the Panzers!" Story continued from Invaders #23. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Even the power of the Invaders pales in comparison to that of the Scarlet Scarab. Can even the greatest heroes of World War II survive this fateful confrontation? 32 pages FC   Cover price $0.35.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 1 VF- 7.5

Miscut.

"Okay, Axis – Here We Come!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Additional art by Alex Schomburg, Don Rico and Lee Elias. Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, and Human Torch must battle Hyena, Agent Axis, and the Shark, villains from their past. Plus, the Invaders come face-to-face with Yellow Jacket, Black Panther ,and the Vision, but what are the Avengers doing in 1941. Featuring a sinister appearance by the Grandmaster. 32 pages FC NOTE: The events in this issue tie-into Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #71. Cover price $0.50.

Invincible Iron Man (2008) 10A CGC 9.8 Larroca

Paper: White

Label #3758156007

Dark Reign tie-in - World's Most Wanted: Part 3 . In the world-shaking wake of SECRET INVASION, everything has changed. Now a fugitive, Tony Stark initiates the deletion sequence that could save the world, but end his life...while Norman Osborn assumes the reins of power and brings the H.A.M.M.E.R. down. How much trouble are Tony, Pepper, and Maria in? Things go from bad to worse as WORLD'S MOST WANTED continues here! Cover by Salvador Larroca. Written by Matt Franction with art by Salvador Larroca 32 pages/Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Invincible Iron Man (2015 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Marquez

Paper: White

Label #4604652004

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Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by David Marquez. Exploding out of the pages of SECRET WARS, one of the most popular super heroes in the world gets a gigantic new series. From the creators that brought you ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN comes new armor, new supporting cast, new villains and a new purpose that is going to tear itself across the entire Marvel Universe and beyond. with a shocker of a last page that will have everyone talking and the return of one of Tony's biggest nemeses, you will not want to miss this!! Also, who are Tony's biological parents? The quest begins here! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Invincible Iron Man (2015 2nd Series) 9A CGC 9.8 Deodato

Paper: White

Label #3695591020

The War Machines: Part 4 - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by Mike Deodato. Tony and Rhodey are best friends on and off the battlefield but their friendship is tested in ways it never was before as the new power players in the Marvel Universe reveal themselves in a bloody and dangerous fashion that threatens everything they stand for. A Civil War II prologue story! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Invincible Iron Man (2015 2nd Series) 9A CGC 9.8 Deodato

Paper: White

Label #3780070014

The War Machines: Part 4 - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by Mike Deodato. Tony and Rhodey are best friends on and off the battlefield but their friendship is tested in ways it never was before as the new power players in the Marvel Universe reveal themselves in a bloody and dangerous fashion that threatens everything they stand for. A Civil War II prologue story! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Invincible Iron Man (2015 2nd Series) 9B CGC 9.6 Turcotte Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #3763607020

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Mike Deodato. Cover by Chris Turcotte. Tony and Rhodey are best friends on and off the battlefield but their friendship is tested in ways it never was before as the new power players in the Marvel Universe reveal themselves in a bloody and dangerous fashion that threatens everything they stand for. A Civil War II prologue story! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Invincible Iron Man (2017 3rd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Caselli

Paper: White

Label #2031067015

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by Stefano Caselli. From the violent streets of Chicago, a new armored hero rises! Clad in her very own Iron Man armor, Riri Williams is ready to show the Marvel Universe what she can do as the self-made hero of tomorrow. But is she ready for all the problems that come with stepping into Iron Man's jet boots? Where's a genius billionaire playboy philanthropist when you need one? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Iron and Frost (2025 Marvel) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Clarke Variant Cover.

Label #4678841002

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Cavan Scott (A) Ruairi Coleman (CA) Taurin Clarke WELCOME TO SANCTUARY! X YEARS LATER, Emma Frost has come looking for Tony Stark. Tony Stark is looking for a cure to the X-Virus. But is Iron King of the all-new Hellfire Club about to lose everything he holds dear? Cover price $3.99.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

"A Duel of Iron!" Guest-starring Iron Man and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Al Williams. Story continued from Marvel Premiere #25. Daniel Rand was reborn in the fires of a dragon's heart in the mystical land of K'un Lun. Now, he is the living weapon known as Iron Fist, finally in his own series. Hot on the trail of Colleen Wing's kidnappers, Iron Fist has come to Stark International seeking answers. Wanted by the police for a murder he did not commit, Danny comes face-to-face with the Invincible Iron Man, and Shell Head is in no mood to give a wanted man the benefit of the doubt. It's the Golden Avenger vs. the Living Weapon. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

"A Duel of Iron!" Guest-starring Iron Man and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Al Williams. Story continued from Marvel Premiere #25. Daniel Rand was reborn in the fires of a dragon's heart in the mystical land of K'un Lun. Now, he is the living weapon known as Iron Fist, finally in his own series. Hot on the trail of Colleen Wing's kidnappers, Iron Fist has come to Stark International seeking answers. Wanted by the police for a murder he did not commit, Danny comes face-to-face with the Invincible Iron Man, and Shell Head is in no mood to give a wanted man the benefit of the doubt. It's the Golden Avenger vs. the Living Weapon. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4083791003

1st appearance of Sabretooth - next appearance is in Power Man and Iron Fist # 66. "Snowfire!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Lost and wounded somewhere in the Canadian wilderness, Iron Fist must summon all his energy and skills to survive an encounter with the deadly man called Sabretooth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 VF- 7.5

1st appearance of Sabretooth - next appearance is in Power Man and Iron Fist # 66. "Snowfire!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Lost and wounded somewhere in the Canadian wilderness, Iron Fist must summon all his energy and skills to survive an encounter with the deadly man called Sabretooth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3886598001

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito. "Alone Against AIM," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man is captured by A.I.M using a suction beam and trapped in a submarine by orders of Mordius; Meanwhile A.I.M. soldiers are gloating about how they have sunk The Maggias gambling ship and destroyed their leadership; The Golden Avenger is knocked out by gas while back on the sinking Maggia ship Jasper Sitwell is evacuating the passengers; Sitwell stumbles upon Whitney Frost whom he recognises from Stark Industries as one of Tonys admirers; Sitwell rescues Frost and they are taken aboard a S.H.I.E.L.D. helicopter where Nick Fury awaits; When alone Frost reveals herself to be The Big M, leader of The Maggia, and her plan to use Sitwell to learn the secrets of Stark Industries. Continued between Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 and Avengers #51. "The Origin of Iron Man," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; An abridged retelling of Iron Man's origin from Tales of Suspense #39. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito. "Alone Against AIM," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man is captured by A.I.M using a suction beam and trapped in a submarine by orders of Mordius; Meanwhile A.I.M. soldiers are gloating about how they have sunk The Maggias gambling ship and destroyed their leadership; The Golden Avenger is knocked out by gas while back on the sinking Maggia ship Jasper Sitwell is evacuating the passengers; Sitwell stumbles upon Whitney Frost whom he recognises from Stark Industries as one of Tonys admirers; Sitwell rescues Frost and they are taken aboard a S.H.I.E.L.D. helicopter where Nick Fury awaits; When alone Frost reveals herself to be The Big M, leader of The Maggia, and her plan to use Sitwell to learn the secrets of Stark Industries. Continued between Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 and Avengers #51. "The Origin of Iron Man," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; An abridged retelling of Iron Man's origin from Tales of Suspense #39. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 1 FR/GD 1.5

Mold. 2" Spine split from bottom. Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito. "Alone Against AIM," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man is captured by A.I.M using a suction beam and trapped in a submarine by orders of Mordius; Meanwhile A.I.M. soldiers are gloating about how they have sunk The Maggias gambling ship and destroyed their leadership; The Golden Avenger is knocked out by gas while back on the sinking Maggia ship Jasper Sitwell is evacuating the passengers; Sitwell stumbles upon Whitney Frost whom he recognises from Stark Industries as one of Tonys admirers; Sitwell rescues Frost and they are taken aboard a S.H.I.E.L.D. helicopter where Nick Fury awaits; When alone Frost reveals herself to be The Big M, leader of The Maggia, and her plan to use Sitwell to learn the secrets of Stark Industries. Continued between Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 and Avengers #51. "The Origin of Iron Man," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; An abridged retelling of Iron Man's origin from Tales of Suspense #39. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 0.5 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Cream to off white

Signed by Stan Lee on 3/17/08. (Centerfold missing, affects story.) INCOMPLETE.

Label #0900959003

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito. "Alone Against AIM," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man is captured by A.I.M using a suction beam and trapped in a submarine by orders of Mordius; Meanwhile A.I.M. soldiers are gloating about how they have sunk The Maggias gambling ship and destroyed their leadership; The Golden Avenger is knocked out by gas while back on the sinking Maggia ship Jasper Sitwell is evacuating the passengers; Sitwell stumbles upon Whitney Frost whom he recognises from Stark Industries as one of Tonys admirers; Sitwell rescues Frost and they are taken aboard a S.H.I.E.L.D. helicopter where Nick Fury awaits; When alone Frost reveals herself to be The Big M, leader of The Maggia, and her plan to use Sitwell to learn the secrets of Stark Industries. Continued between Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 and Avengers #51. "The Origin of Iron Man," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; An abridged retelling of Iron Man's origin from Tales of Suspense #39. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 6 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4728830003

"Vengeance, Cries the Crusher!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska and Frank Giacoia. The Crusher (last seen in Tales of Suspense 91) has returned! And the super-strong villain has only one thing on his mind ? revenge against Iron Man! The Crusher storms into Stark Industries and the battle vs. Shell-head begins soon thereafter! Meanwhile, Whitney Frost (aka Big M) makes her move to steal Tony's military designs, but instead gets caught in the crossfire of Iron Man's fight vs. the Crusher. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0040930010

"The Night Phantom Walks!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils and Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by Johnny Craig. Tony Stark travels to a Caribbean Island where a mysterious creature has been sabotaging the Stark Industries facilities. The local islanders think that a supernatural being is performing the acts of terror, but Tony suspects something else. In an underground cavern, Iron Man battles the treacherous Night Phantom to save Janice Cord one more time. Can the golden avenger prevent Janice from falling into the radioactive pool? First appearance of the Night Phantom. 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.4 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Cover and 1st 3 Wraps Detached From Top Staple. Side Edge Crack Less Than 1"

Label #0266122025

First 15c issue. Can arch enemies Iron Man and Unicorn stop fighting long enough to stop the murderous Red Ghost and his Super-Apes? "Of Beast and Men!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 17 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Fate of Tony Stark: Part 1 of 4 - "The Beginning of the End!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. The Tony Stark life model decoy has taken over Stark Industries and kicked the real Tony Stark to the curb! And if that was not bad enough, two new villains attack Iron Man and then later on abduct Tony Stark. Does Tony already know one of his assailants? Meanwhile, Alex Niven expresses romantic interest in Janice Cord. First appearances of Midas and Madame Masque. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher John Carbonaro.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 33 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4385684005

"Their Mission: Destroy Stark Industries!" First appearance of Spymaster. Story by Allyn Brodsky. Art by Don Heck and Joe Gaudioso. Cover by Sal Buscema. Spymaster and his Espionage Elite are planning to infiltrate and destroy Stark Industries! Despite the best efforts of Tony Stark and his security personnel, the industrial spies quickly take over the SI complex, and they even capture Tony! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: The letters page contains a half page ad for Avengers 83 featuring the Lady Liberators.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 49 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735165001

"There Lurks the Adaptoid!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. Marianne Rodgers has a vision that something bad is going to happen at Avengers Mansion. Tony dons his armor and flies to the mansion and encounters...the Adaptoid! Shell-head and the Adaptoid fight from cover-to-cover, but the battle ends without a winner as both combatants break contact after being injured. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor David McDonnell.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 57 CGC 9.6

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4714805011

As the workers of Stark International protest and go on strike, Iron Man must confront his arch nemesis the sinister Mandarin. "Strike!" Story by Steve Gerber. Art by George Tuska, Esposito, and Giacoia. Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 66 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4663579008

It's Avenger vs. Avenger in "Night of the Thunder God!" Guest-starring Thor and Doctor Spectrum. Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Iron Man's body is under the thrall of the Skrull outcast Krimonn. The villainous alien is using Shell-Head's own power to wreak havoc on the innocent citizens of Detroit. That is until the Mighty Thor arrives on the scene. Can Tony get back control of his body before his teammate batters it senseless? 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 71 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4714805012

"Battle: Truth and Yellow Claw!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. After defeating the Mandarin in the previous issue, the Yellow Claw sets his sights on Iron Man. Shell-head battles the Yellow Claw from cover to cover and also has a brief encounter with the Black Lama. After the Yellow Claw narrowly escapes, Iron Man concludes his Southeast Asia adventure and returns to the U.S. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #26 Mephisto.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 78 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4714547005

"Long Time Gone" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. In this flashback issue, Tony Stark reflects on one of his early Iron Man adventures in Vietnam. A special weapon built by Stark Industries is responsible for a large number of military and civilian casualties. As a result of seeing the fatalities up close, Tony decides to stop manufacturing weapons of war. 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 110 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4719530006

"Sojourners Through Space!" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Jack of Hearts and the Soviet Super Soldiers. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Fred Kida (finishes). Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. Thanks to an inadvertent tractor beam, the spacefaring Rigellians transport the golden avenger and Jack of Hearts from the moon to their massive starship! Oh my, what have the galactic colonizers been up to since their last encounter with Thor several years ago? At the moment they're trying to conquer the planet known as Wundagore II; and they don't want to be bothered by Shell-Head and his apprentice! So the Rigellians dispatch Galactus' former creation, the robot Punisher, to battle the two displaced heroes! It's time for Iron Man to go to work! Cameo appearances by Darkstar, Vanguard, Crimson Dynamo, Jasper Sitwell, and Madame Masque. (Notes: The Rigellians previously appeared in Thor 218-220. The Punisher robot last appeared in Fantastic Four 74. This issue includes a detailed 2-page layout of Iron Man's armor.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 133D VF- 7.5

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Direct Edition. "The Hero Within!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Hulk and Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang). Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Jerry Bingham (layouts) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. In incredible fashion, Iron Man has beaten the Hulk! But the cost of victory is steep! The invincible one's armor has sealed shut and the internal oxygen supply is dwindling! In a desperate effort to save Tony's life, Ant-Man enters Shell-Head's armor through one of his boot jets and then begins traversing his way to the helmet! Will the Astonishing Ant-Man complete his fantastic voyage in time? Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Bethany Cabe, and Dr. Erica Sondheim. (Notes: Scott Lang's journey through Shell-Head's armor was a throwback to Hank Pym's journey though the Vision's body in the classic Avengers 93. This excellent 3-part story was reprinted in 2013 in the Iron Man Omnibus hardcover by Michelinie-Layton-Romita Jr.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150 FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. "Knightmare" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized 150th Anniversary Issue. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. One of the classic Iron Man issues of the bronze age! In a staggering change of events, Doctor Doom and the armored avenger are transported back in time to medieval Camelot! Wow! And while the golden avenger takes counsel with King Arthur, Victor Von Doom bargains for the soul of his mother with Morgana Le Fey! The powerful sorceress agrees to help the Fantastic Four's greatest foe! But first he must lead an army of the undead against the knights of the round table! So the battle lines are drawn! King Arthur and the Invincible Iron Man vs. Morgana Le Fey and Doctor Doom! Truly a battle for the (middle) ages! Will Camelot survive? And how will Shell-Head make it back to the 20th century? An outstanding issue! Flashback cameo by Cynthia Von Doom. (Notes: The golden avenger and Doctor Doom meet again in Iron Man 249-250. What if (1977 1st series) 33 explores an alternate reality in which Tony Stark is left behind in Camelot.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 161D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700857002

Direct Edition. "If the Moonman Should Fail!" Guest-starring Moon Knight. Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Luke McDonnell, Mike Esposito, and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. Tony Stark and Steven Grant visit Project Neptune, an undersea power generating facility, and discover that the subversive technologists of Advanced Idea Mechanics (AIM) have seized the facility. Can the two superheroes work together and defeat AIM? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 213 FN

"Fortune's Child" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Dominic Fortune. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Pencils by Javier Saltares. Inks by Kyle Baker. Cover by Bob Layton. After the apparent death of his father last issue, Jerry Fortunov decides to carry on his dad's legacy and become the new Dominic Fortune! And against the advice of Clytemnestra, he quickly seeks out Simon Steele for revenge! But the young Dominic is a novice in the superhero game! Fortunately though, the armored avenger is available to assist! Will Shell-Head's added power prevent tragedy from striking the Fortunov family? Revenge can be a deadly game! Appearances by Jim Rhodes and Elena von Lundt (aka the second Sabbath Raven). Final appearance of Jerry Fortunov. (Note: Dominic Fortune's saga continues in Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st series #71.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 219N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4438534010

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Ghost. "Ghost Story" Part 1 of 3. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Stark Enterprises is ready to make its first corporate acquisition: the Accutech Research and Development company! However a strange phenomenon (or perhaps strange person) has been plaguing Accutech and causing various accidents! Some employees blame it on a mysterious ghost! Does a ghost actually walk the halls of Accutech? Once Tony signs the contract to purchase the company, he finds out the answer! And Iron Man's first battle vs. the Ghost begins in earnest! First appearance of Abe Zimmer. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes. (Notes: The Ghost debuted in the MCU in the 2018 movie: Ant-Man and the Wasp. This issue was reprinted in2015 in the softcover: Iron Man Stark Wars Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 223 FN

"Counter Force!" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bright (layouts) and Bob Layton (inks). Cover by Bob Layton. Clayton Wilson (aka Force) is tired of working for Justin Hammer! However he knows he will need protection if he leaves Mr. Hammer's employ! So Force flies to Stark Enterprises and asks Iron Man for help! Shell-Head agrees to protect Force, but insists that Clayton turn himself into the authorities first! Tony and Rhodey accompany Force to the Los Angeles police station for safety! Unfortunately, several minutes later the Beetle, Blacklash, and Blizzard arrive at the same police station for the opposite of safety! How are Tony and Rhodey going to stop three super-villains without either set of armor? A beleaguered Force hopes they find a way! First appearances of Rae LaCoste and the new Blizzard (aka Donald Gill). Cameo appearances by Mrs. Arbogast and Justin Hammer. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 282N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. "War Machine" Part 2 of 3. First (full) appearance of the War Machine armor. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek. The Masters of Silence came to Stark Enterprises last issue looking for a fight! And now the trio is getting one in spades thanks to the War Machine armor! In a remarkable display of firepower; Tony Stark, clad in the new gray & white armor, trounces his would-be assassins! In the meantime, Jim Rhodes contacts SHIELD to learn who framed Stark Enterprises for the deadly accident in Japan! And it turns out to be someone the armored avenger knows very, very well! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Nick Fury. (Note: The cover to issue 282 was reprinted as the cover to Iron Man (1968 1st series) Marvel Legends Reprint 281.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Iron Man (2026 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4719530007

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Carmen Carnero (CA) Skottie Young The unapologetic Iron Man is a once-in-a-lifetime hero - but the beating heart behind the armor is a once-in-a-century genius. Years ago, Tony Stark was knocking on death's door, so he created the Iron Man armor to survive! What happens the next time death comes calling? What weapon does he create then? What if…someone else creates it first? These questions have haunted Tony for years, a ticking time bomb inside of him waiting to explode. Femme fatale Madame Masque has also asked these questions, and with the power of Advanced Idea Mechanics behind her…she's ready to create the next great weapon. Welcome superstar JOSHUA WILLIAMSON as he makes his powerful return to the hallowed halls of Marvel, taking the reins of the Golden Avenger with Legacy Stormbreaker CARMEN CARNERO! This is classic super-hero storytelling in the MIGHTY MARVEL MANNER, just how you like it! 40 pages, rated T+, full color Cover price $5.99.

Iron Man (2026 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sandoval Variant Cover.

Label #4701706004

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Carmen Carnero (CA) Gerardo Sandoval The unapologetic Iron Man is a once-in-a-lifetime hero - but the beating heart behind the armor is a once-in-a-century genius. Years ago, Tony Stark was knocking on death's door, so he created the Iron Man armor to survive! What happens the next time death comes calling? What weapon does he create then? What if…someone else creates it first? These questions have haunted Tony for years, a ticking time bomb inside of him waiting to explode. Femme fatale Madame Masque has also asked these questions, and with the power of Advanced Idea Mechanics behind her…she's ready to create the next great weapon. Welcome superstar JOSHUA WILLIAMSON as he makes his powerful return to the hallowed halls of Marvel, taking the reins of the Golden Avenger with Legacy Stormbreaker CARMEN CARNERO! This is classic super-hero storytelling in the MIGHTY MARVEL MANNER, just how you like it! 40 pages, rated T+, full color Cover price $9.99.

Iron Man (2026 Marvel) 2B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4719443017

(W) Joshua Williamson (A) Carmen Carnero (CA) Skottie Young FRIENDS, LOVERS OR NOTHING! IRON MAN is on the hunt for the missing captives as MADAME MASQUE continues to twist the knife in Tony's back! Could Tony really be at fault for what's happening? The past collides with the present as JOSHUA WILLIAMSON & CARMEN CARNERO continue to pave the future for IRON MAN! Plus: STEVE ROGERS, CAPTAIN AMERICA, throws his mighty shield! But is it WITH Iron Man or AGAINST? 32 pages, rated T+, full color Cover price $4.99.

Iron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2056431003

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett. "The Torrent Without - The Tumult Within!," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man escapes from the trap set up by Whiplash and the Big M when a cadre of AIM agents attacks the Maggia's gambling ship. "Call Him Destiny... or Call Him Death!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Namor battles Destiny, the villain recounts his past connection to Namor's father. Pre-dates both Iron Man #1 and Sub-Mariner #1; Iron Man story continues in Iron Man #1, while the Sub-Mariner story continues in Sub-Mariner #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.