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Invincible Universe Battle Beast (2025 Image) 2C CGC 9.9

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Variant Cover C.

Label #4609759021

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Ryan Ottley, Annalisa Leoni. Cover by E.J. Su. THE BEST NEW (NOT QUITE A) SUPERHERO SERIES IN THE UNIVERSE CONTINUES!  Battle Beast has entered the Blood Games.  This is bad news...but not for him. 24 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Invincible Universe Battle Beast (2025 Image) 2LIN CGC 9.8

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Lin Variant Cover.

Label #4674014005

Shared Retailer Exclusive Virgin Cover by Rachta Lin. Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Ryan Ottley, Annalisa Leoni. THE BEST NEW (NOT QUITE A) SUPERHERO SERIES IN THE UNIVERSE CONTINUES!  Battle Beast has entered the Blood Games.  This is bad news...but not for him. 24 pages, full color. Rated T+

Invincible Universe Battle Beast (2025 Image) 3A CGC 9.8

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Label #4679014003

Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Ryan Ottley, Annalisa Leoni. Cover by Ryan Ottley, Annalisa Leoni. Who would dare betray Battle Beast? 24 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Invincible Universe Battle Beast (2025 Image) 6D CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover D.

Label #4677811005

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley, Annalisa Leoni (CA) Cory Walker, Lorenzo De Felici **END OF STORY ARC ** Battle Beast goes to war.  A looming threat emerges, one longtime fans of **INVINCIBLE **will recognize. Cover price $3.99.

Invincible Universe Battle Beast (2025 Image) 6E CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover E.

Label #4677811003

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley, Annalisa Leoni (CA) Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer **END OF STORY ARC ** Battle Beast goes to war.  A looming threat emerges, one longtime fans of **INVINCIBLE **will recognize. Cover price $3.99.

Invincible Universe Battle Beast (2025 Image) 6F CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover F.

Label #4677811001

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley, Annalisa Leoni (CA) Andrei Bressan, Adriano Lucas **END OF STORY ARC ** Battle Beast goes to war.  A looming threat emerges, one longtime fans of **INVINCIBLE **will recognize. Cover price $3.99.

Iron and Frost (2025 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8

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Reis Variant Cover.

Label #4678444007

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Cavan Scott (A) Ruairi Coleman (CA) Rod Reis COLD AS FROST, HARD AS IRON! X YEARS LATER, after 3K's devastating terrorist attack cost Tony Stark and Emma Frost everything, the Heartless Queen returns to what remains of her past. Secrets hide in the ruins of New York. The HELLFIRE CLUB has a dangerous new leader. Cover price $3.99.

Iron and Frost (2025 Marvel) 2E CGC 9.8

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Lee "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4686176016

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Cavan Scott (A) Ruairi Coleman (CA) Inhyuk Lee 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 CGC 9.6

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Label #4640933013

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"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) 4 FN 6.0

"Holocaust!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. Cover by Gil Kane. Iron Fist must put a stop to Radion the Atomic Man's rampage or the city of London will be consumed in nuclear fire. But what good is kung fu against a man whose strength can rend steel? Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 5 VF- 7.5

"When Slays the Scimitar!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. Iron Fist goes one-on-one with the deadly assassin known as Scimitar. Meanwhile, can it be true? Has Master Khan and Iron Fist's enemies really turned Colleen Wing into the instrument of his destruction? Cover price $0.25.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 6 FN/VF 7.0

"Death Match!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. For months Danny Rand has searched for his beloved Colleen Wing. But now that he has found her, he may wish he hadn't. Iron Fist's enemies have brainwashed the woman he loves and now all she wants from him is his death. Cover price $0.25.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.2

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Label #4521417007

"Like Tigers in the Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Adkins. Meet Chaka, Crimelord of New York. Plus, get a look at Daniel Rand's past and bare witness to the tragic day a young boy's parents died. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 8 FN 6.0

"Like Tigers in the Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Adkins. Meet Chaka, Crimelord of New York. Plus, get a look at Daniel Rand's past and bare witness to the tragic day a young boy's parents died. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 9 VF- 7.5

"The Dragon Dies at Dawn!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Frank Chiarmonte. Iron Fist must fight his way through a gang of Tiger-Goons, and then he must face Chaka, Crimelord of New York. It's kung fu action in the Mighty Marvel manner! Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 12 FN- 5.5

"Assault on Avengers' Mansion!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Adkins. Iron Fist has come to Avengers' Mansion seeking help against the Wrecking Crew, but his reputation as the "Kung Fu Killer" (see IF #10) precedes him. Now, Iron Fist must go one-on-one with perhaps the ultimate fighter, Captain America. Meanwhile, Misty Knight is in the clutches of the Wrecking Crew and her time is running out. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CGC 8.0 JSA Claremont/Byrne

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Chris Claremont Authenticated Autograph and John Byrne Authenticated Autograph on page 1.

Label #4591765001

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) 15 VG/FN 5.0

Final issue. 1st appearance of Bush Master. "Enter the X-Men!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Danny arrives at Misty Knight's apartment to find his friend missing However, this apartment also belongs to one Jean Grey, and a misunderstanding has Iron Fist in pitch battle against the Uncanny X-Men. Meanwhile, Misty Knight is deep undercover infiltrating the organization of none other than Bush Master (Power Man's erstwhile foe)! The subplot of the dragon branded bruiser that has ambushed Iron Fist is wrapped up in Marvel Team-up #63-64, and Iron Fist's further adventures continues in Power Man and Iron Fist #48. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist Lot of 10

Issues 2-4, 6-9, and 11-13 of Iron Fist (1975 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #7 grading PR (piece missing, affects story and art).

Iron Fist Lot of 12

Issues 2-8, 10-13 and 15 of Iron Fist (1975 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range with #2 grading PR (piece missing, affects story and art).

Iron Fist Lot of 8

Issues 2-4, 7, 9, 11, 12, and 15 of Iron Fist (1975 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD range with a couple grading VG.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 5.5

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Label #4668586004

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) 16 CGC 9.4 Qualified

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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 CGC 9.4

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Label #3849621018

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) 23 CGC 3.0

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Label #4687374023

"The Man Who Killed Tony Stark!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. In his quest for vengeance, Iron Man wrecks the cargo ship that smuggled the Titanium Man into the United States. Meanwhile, a new villain called the Mercenary along with Janice Cord's former lawyer, Vincent Sandhurst, plots to ambush and kill Tony Stark. Both bad guys track Tony to his weekend lodge in the Adirondacks Mountains, but they end up encountering Iron Man instead! 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 29 FN- 5.5

"Save the People ? Save the Country!" Story by Mimi Gold. Art by Don Heck and Chic Stone. Cover by Marie Severin and Bill Everett. Tony Stark is on vacation in the Caribbean when he suddenly encounters political refugees from a nearby island. A tyrant called the Overseer has taken over the small island nation. Now Tony has a decision to make: is the golden avenger going to become a freedom fighter? 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 39 CGC 9.0

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Label #4669658008

"A Twist of Memory ? A Turn of Mind!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Tony Stark visits Jasper Sitwell in the hospital to see how his friend's recovery is progressing. Upon leaving the hospital, Tony's car crashes into the East River, and he is abducted by a mysterious villain called White Dragon. What is this new villain planning? Cameo appearances by Captain America, the Falcon, Goliath, and Thor. 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 42 CGC 9.4 SS Conway

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Signed by Gerry Conway on 01/09/2022.

Label #2679059006

"When Demons Wail!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by George Tuska and Frank Giacoia. Tony Stark is still in Washington D.C. trying to defend the quality of Stark Industries' products, when a new villain called Mikas takes control of Marianne Rodgers and her psychic powers! Now Iron Man must battle Mikas to free her! Last 15¢ issue. (Note: According to the story, the woman on the cover should be Marianne Rodgers; however her hair is colored red.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 45 CGC 8.5

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Label #4669658007

"Beneath the Armor Beats a Heart!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. During Iron Man's triumphant battle over the Night Phantom, Marianne Rodgers reveals to Shell-head that she knows he is Tony Stark. Later that evening Tony proposes to Marianne, and she accepts. Meanwhile, Kevin O'Brien is growing increasingly jealous of Tony's relationship with Marianne, and that leads to the first battle between Iron Man and the Guardsman! Also in this issue, Simon Gilbert wants the Stark Industries board of directors to remove Tony as company president. 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 46 CGC 9.0

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Label #4669658006

"Menace at Large!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and John Verpoorten. Cover by Gil Kane and Ralph Reese. Tension is building everywhere at the Stark Industries' Long Island factory! In the dark of night, student protesters begin storming the SI manufacturing plant and the Guardsman (aka Kevin O'Brien) is preparing to use deadly force to stop them. The crisis evolves into an epic battle between Iron Man and the unstable Guardsman...with tragic results. (Notes: The events in this issue will lead Michael O'Brien to seek revenge against Tony Stark beginning in Iron Man 82. Additionally, the cover of Iron Man 46 was widely considered one of Gil Kane's best for Marvel.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 48 CGC 9.2

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Label #4669658005

"The Fury and the Inferno!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. The battle is still raging between Tony Stark and Simon Gilbert for control of Stark Industries! Tony fires the entire board of directors, but the chairman of the board, Simon Gilbert, is not going quietly. He arranges for an old enemy of Iron Man to attack the munitions plant. It's another great showdown: Iron Man vs. Firebrand! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 54 FN 6.0

Sub-Mariner and Iron Man do battle. 1st appearance of Moondragon as Madame MacEvil. "Sub-Mariner: Target for Death!" Story by Mike Friedrich and Bill Everett. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. It's a cataclysmic confrontation between Iron Man and the Sub-Mariner off the coast of Seattle! One of the heroes is being forced to fight against his will, but which one? And once the battle moves underwater, does Shell-Head have a chance to defeat Namor? First appearance of Moondragon as Madame MacEvil. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Joey Cavalieri.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 VF- 7.5

"Beware the Blood Brothers!" First appearance of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark Marvel issues of the Bronze Age. Drax the Destroyer is a prisoner of Thanos at the evil Titan's Earth-fortress. In an effort to escape, Drax telepathically reaches out to Tony Stark for assistance; but before Iron Man can come to the rescue, Shell-Head is ambushed by the Blood Brothers! Can Drax and the golden avenger defeat the Blood Brothers and Thanos? Also first appearances of Drax the Destroyer, Starfox (in a flashback), and Mentor. (Note: Iron Man 55 was reprinted as a Marvel Milestone Edition in 1992.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 CGC 5.5

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Label #4652009022

"Beware the Blood Brothers!" First appearance of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark Marvel issues of the Bronze Age. Drax the Destroyer is a prisoner of Thanos at the evil Titan's Earth-fortress. In an effort to escape, Drax telepathically reaches out to Tony Stark for assistance; but before Iron Man can come to the rescue, Shell-Head is ambushed by the Blood Brothers! Can Drax and the golden avenger defeat the Blood Brothers and Thanos? Also first appearances of Drax the Destroyer, Starfox (in a flashback), and Mentor. (Note: Iron Man 55 was reprinted as a Marvel Milestone Edition in 1992.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 86 VF- 7.5

1st appearance of Blizzard in "The Gentleman's Name is Blizzard!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Frank Giacoia. The Blizzard breaks into the Stark International Long Island plant to steal the Climatron! Can Iron Man defeat the Blizzard before his armor is frozen solid? First appearance of Gregor Shapanka as the Blizzard. He was previously the villain called Jack Frost. (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #84. There exists a scarce 30-cent variant of this issue.) Cover price $0.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 90 CGC 9.8

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Label #4599911012

"When Calls the Controller!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by George Tuska and Jack Abel. Through slave discs, the vile villain known as the Controller feeds of the mental energy of his slaves and increases his own strength exponentially. Can Iron Man find a way to stop a foe who once single handedly defeated the Avengers? Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 93 FN+ 6.5

Signed by Al Milgrom (first page). No autograph certification is included.

"Kraken Kills!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. Even if ole Shell Head defeats Commander Kraken, the cybernetic pirate's men will kill Iron Man's friends. But, Kraken's true intentions for the Golden Avenger will shock you. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 95 VG 4.0

Signed by Al Milgrom (splash page). No autograph certification is included. Water damage.

"Ultimo!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Gerry Conway and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Don Perlin. In light of his recent trials (battles with the Blood Brothers, Controller, Melter, and Kraken) Tony Stark takes time to rebuild his armor and make it stronger than ever before, and just in time too. For the azure behemoth known as Ultimo (last seen in Tales of Suspense #77-78) has returned! 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 99 VG/FN 5.0

Signed by Al Milgrom (splash page). No autograph certification is included. Water damage.

"At the Mercy of the Mandarin!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Sunfire. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Tony must don his old armor to save his life and to confront the solar samurai, Sunfire. Plus, witness the triumphant return of Shell Head's arch enemy, the terrible Mandarin. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 104 CGC 9.4

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Label #4702113020

"Triad!" Part 2 of 5. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Frank Giacoia. The golden avenger is reeling after Midas' stunning takeover of Stark International last issue! Fortunately, Tony has the loving arms of Madame Masque to help him regain his bearings! But someone else wants the comforting arms of Whitney Frost too! In a surprising development, SHEILD agent Jasper Sitwell attacks Shell-Head at the Stark family home! But Iron Man doesn't want to waste time with the love-struck agent, he wants to get his company back! Perhaps Madame Masque can sooth the situation! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien, Marianne Rodgers, and Jack of Hearts. Flashback cameos by Spymaster and the Minotaur. First 35¢ issue. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 125N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. "The Monaco Prelude" Part 3 of 5. Guest-starring Captain America and Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang). Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. In a shocking development, Iron Man killed the Carnelian ambassador with an inadvertent repulsor ray blast last issue. And now Tony Stark must hand over his armor to the police and figure out what to do next! With assistance from Ant-Man and the Sentinel of Liberty, Tony learns that a mysterious man in Monaco is responsible for the deadly malfunction of his armor! So the golden avenger (sans armor) and Rhodey fly to Monte Carlo to clear Iron Man's name! This won't be Tony's typical vacation on the French Riviera! Cameo appearances by the Beast, Falcon, Ms. Marvel, Vision, Wasp, Whiplash, Ed Koch, Bethany Cabe, and Justin Hammer. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 128N VG 4.0

Water damage.

Newsstand Edition. "Demon in a Bottle" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. One of the most critically acclaimed Iron Man stories, "Demon in a Bottle" explores the flaws of the man behind the helmet. Tony Stark's struggle with alcoholism comes to a head in this pull-no-punches look at his problem. Appearances by Bethany Cabe and Jarvis. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2006 in the trade paperback: Iron Man Demon in a Bottle; and again in 2008 in the hardcover: Iron Man Demon in a Bottle.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 131 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4691654005

Direct Edition. "Hulk is Where the Heart is!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the Hulk and Scott Lang (aka Ant-Man). Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Jerry Bingham (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. After Iron Man confronts the Incredible Hulk on the Long Island Expressway, the man-brute reverts back to Bruce Banner and begs the armored avenger to end his life! But Shell-Head will not do that! Instead Tony Stark and Scott Lang pool their collective genius to develop a cure for the Hulk! What follows next is a most unexpected result! Cameo appearances by Bethany Cabe and Dr. Erica Sondheim. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mary Jo Duffy.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 149D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "Doomquest" Part 1 of 2. 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. It's the golden avenger's first one-on-one encounter with Doctor Doom! After electrical components (manufactured by Stark International) are accidentally sold and shipped to Latveria, Tony Stark flies to the small Balkan country to get them back! However to recover S.I.'s components, Shell-Head must pay a visit to Castle Doom! In the past the invincible one always had the Avengers by his side when confronting the (deposed) monarch of Latveria! But today Iron Man will match brains, brawn, and armor with Victor Von Doom all by himself! Cameo appearance by Jim Rhodes. (Notes: Iron Man and Doctor Doom briefly clashed in Super-Villain Team-Up 9 and Avengers 156. This memorable two-part story was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: Iron Man vs. Doctor Doom; and again in 2008 in the hardcover: Iron Man Doomquest.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150 CBCS 9.0

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Direct Edition.

Label #25-3A780F6-003

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) 150 FN/VF 7.0

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) 150 FN+ 6.5

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) 190 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4699209023

"Losing the Touch!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Scarlet Witch. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Luke McDonnell, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. In an embarrassing development, Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) fails to defeat the pesky Termite! So Tony Stark makes a phone call to his long-time associates in the (east coast) Avengers! The Scarlet Witch flies to California and brings a special weapon made by Forge (of X-Men fame)! When the Termite pops up next, Tony and Wanda are ready to tangle with him! But the reckless intervention of Shell-Head makes their task almost impossible! If Rhodey doesn't get his act together soon, the Avengers may do it for him! Origin of the Termite. Cameo appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Morley Erwin, Obadiah Stane, Madame Masque, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 219 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Layton

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Bob Layton on 2/23/2019 Direct Edition

Label #19-0C0732D-005

Direct 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) 282 FN 6.0

Direct 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.