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Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 242 CGC 9.8

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    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) #242 CGC 9.8
    Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Iron Man (part 242), Iron Man
    Published May 1989 by Marvel.

    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 242 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #3758561003

    Ended Jul 17 2025
    Bid History 10 bids
    Winning Bid $49

    Direct Edition. "Master Blaster!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Alan Kupperberg (layouts) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. At last the battle is joined! The Invincible Iron Man vs. the malevolent Mandarin... with the lives of three dear friends hanging in the balance! On the Mandarin's private island,Shell-Head must use his cutting edge technology to overcome the ancient power of his opponent's ten rings! If Tony Stark can pull off an improbable victory overseas, he'll return home to take a stunning shot through the heart! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Felix Alvarez, Soo Lin Chu, Mrs. Arbogast, and Kathy Dare. (Note: The Mandarin appears next in Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st series) 256 as part of the Acts of Vengeance storyline.) 32pages. Cover price $0.75. Grade: CGC 9.8 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)