Comic books 1970-1985, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 5.5 $200.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Verified Signature: John Byrne Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 10/8/2021 Newsstand Label #22-0692A42-309 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"A Fine Day's Dying!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Adkins. Iron Fist will need to use all his martial arts skills to survive an encounter with the Wrecking Crew. Can even the power of the Iron Fist stand against a group of foes who have battled the Mighty Thor? Don't bet on it. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $250.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Verified Signature: John Byrne Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 10/8/2021 Newsstand Edition Label #22-0692A42-310 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"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 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-3BB47DB-005

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.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $88.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 10/8/2021 Newsstand Edition Label #22-0692A42-311 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.64) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

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.

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $68.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #22-0692A42-316 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.04) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"The Controller Lives!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by Don Heck and Johnny Craig. Cover by Marie Severin and Mike Esposito. Tony Stark and Jasper Sitwell are on their way to the Pinewood Sanitarium in a response to a cry for help. A woman from Tony's past, Meredith McCall, is in danger. It so happens that there is another resident of the upstate New York sanitarium that Tony also knows...Basil Sandhurst, the Controller! Has Iron Man's old foe taken control of the sanitarium? Flashback appearance of Tony Stark's father, Howard Anthony Stark. (Note: This issue includes a half-page ad for Astonishing Tales 1 featuring Ka-zar and Doctor Doom.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CBCS 2.0 $325.00 Paper: Off white Label #0011967-AB-003

"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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $56.00 Paper: White Label #17-19E83ED-035

"The Cutting Edge of Death!" Part 3 of 4. Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Iron Man wins a desperate battle vs. Doctor Spectrum, but falls victim to the entity inside the power prism. Iron Man is possessed by the prism and goes on a rampage! Also in this issue, Pepper learns that Tony Stark is Iron Man. Cameo appearances by Luke Cage and Thor. 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 3.5 $28.28 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-3B8C92F-174 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.85) will be charged at checkout.

"Showdown with the Guardsman!" Story by Gerry Conway and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Don Perlin. The Guardsman is back and he's wiping the floor with the Invincible Iron Man. Can Tony's heart hold out long enough for him to find a way to defeat this armored rogue? 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $150.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 07/31/20121. Newsstand Edition. Label #21-2F68DFB-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

100th issue Iron-fest! Part 3 of 3. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin. In this 100th issue spectacular, the Invincible Iron Man confronts his arch nemesis, the malicious Mandarin, in an ultimate battle to save the world! But, with Tony's heart failing, can the Golden Avenger stay alive long enough to stop the arch-villain's pernicious plans? Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $95.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Jim Starlin on 8/18/2018. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-3311DA4-088 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

100th issue Iron-fest! Part 3 of 3. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin. In this 100th issue spectacular, the Invincible Iron Man confronts his arch nemesis, the malicious Mandarin, in an ultimate battle to save the world! But, with Tony's heart failing, can the Golden Avenger stay alive long enough to stop the arch-villain's pernicious plans? Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $92.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B02941-061 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.76) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

100th issue Iron-fest! Part 3 of 3. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin. In this 100th issue spectacular, the Invincible Iron Man confronts his arch nemesis, the malicious Mandarin, in an ultimate battle to save the world! But, with Tony's heart failing, can the Golden Avenger stay alive long enough to stop the arch-villain's pernicious plans? Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $72.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Cream to off white Witnessed Sig: Jim Starlin on 9/30/2018. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-39BD0E0-024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.16) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

100th issue Iron-fest! Part 3 of 3. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin. In this 100th issue spectacular, the Invincible Iron Man confronts his arch nemesis, the malicious Mandarin, in an ultimate battle to save the world! But, with Tony's heart failing, can the Golden Avenger stay alive long enough to stop the arch-villain's pernicious plans? Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 4.0 $28.28 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-3B8C92F-162 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.85) will be charged at checkout.

100th issue Iron-fest! Part 3 of 3. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin. In this 100th issue spectacular, the Invincible Iron Man confronts his arch nemesis, the malicious Mandarin, in an ultimate battle to save the world! But, with Tony's heart failing, can the Golden Avenger stay alive long enough to stop the arch-villain's pernicious plans? Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $28.28 Paper: Off white to white Newsstand Edition. Label #21-3B8C92F-164 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.85) will be charged at checkout.

"Run for the Money!" Part 1 of 5. Guest-starring Jack of Hearts. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by George Perez and Mike Esposito. At long last the golden avenger returns home to Stark International! But to Shell-Head's utter surprise his office, his factories, and his company have been seized by Midas! How did that happen? Apparently by a legal stock takeover! Thank goodness Tony has friends like Jasper Sitwell and Madame Masque at his side! And Iron Man might add another if he can contain the explosive power of Jack of Hearts! Cameo appearance by Marianne Rodgers. Last 30¢ issue. (Notes: Midaspreviously appeared in Iron Man 19. Jack of Hearts' prior appearance was in Incredible Hulk 214. The letters page includes an essay from Bill Mantlo about the background of Jack of Hearts. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $28.62 Paper: Off white to white Newsstand Edition. Label #21-3B8C92F-165 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.86) will be charged at checkout.

"The Man, the Metal, and the Mayhem!" Part 3 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 Keith Pollard and Terry Austin. In deep space the golden avenger and Jack of Hearts are caught in an intergalactic war between the Rigellians and the Knights of Wundagore! The ruthless colonizers have selected Wundagore II to be their new home planet! But the native inhabitants (aka the New Men) won't give it up without a fight! Eventually Iron Man and Jack side with the genetically-advanced but low-tech knights against the star-spanning Rigellians! Will the underdogs have their day with the invincible one leading the way? Cameo appearances by Darkstar, Vanguard, Crimson Dynamo, Jasper Sitwell, and Madame Masque. Flashback cameos by the High Evolutionary, Thor, and the Hulk to recap the history of Wundagore II. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Thor and Lady Sif.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $28.28 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-3B8C92F-166 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.85) will be charged at checkout.

"The Horn of the Unicorn!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Herb Trimpe, Keith Pollard (pages 2 and 3), and Josef Rubinstein. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Bob McLeod. Iron Man battles the deranged Unicorn at the new Stark International complex, while a mystery villain lurks in the background. Cameo appearance by the Jack of Hearts. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 5.5 $28.28 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-3B8C92F-167 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.85) will be charged at checkout.

"The Horn of the Unicorn!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Herb Trimpe, Keith Pollard (pages 2 and 3), and Josef Rubinstein. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Bob McLeod. Iron Man battles the deranged Unicorn at the new Stark International complex, while a mystery villain lurks in the background. Cameo appearance by the Jack of Hearts. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $140.00 Paper: White Slab: See item notes Newsstand Edition. Major front/back crack(s), over 1". Label #18-15AB332-010

First appearance of James Rhodes in "At the Mercy of My Friends!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Byrne (layouts) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. Tony Stark visits the SHIELD Helicarrier for a NATO conference, but rouge agents throw him out over the skies of Western Europe! Fortunately (as shown on the terrific cover), Tony has his briefcase with him! But can he change into his armor in time? Cameo appearances by Mrs. Arbogast and Bethany Cabe. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $108.99 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Bob Layton on 2/23/2019 Newsstand Edition Label #19-0C0732D-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.27) will be charged at checkout.

First appearance of James Rhodes in "At the Mercy of My Friends!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Byrne (layouts) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. Tony Stark visits the SHIELD Helicarrier for a NATO conference, but rouge agents throw him out over the skies of Western Europe! Fortunately (as shown on the terrific cover), Tony has his briefcase with him! But can he change into his armor in time? Cameo appearances by Mrs. Arbogast and Bethany Cabe. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $94.99 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Bob Layton on 2/23/2019 Newsstand Edition Label #19-0C0732D-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.85) will be charged at checkout.

"Journey!" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Carmine Infantino. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Bob Layton. The Invincible Iron Man is finally on his way home to New York! And along the way Tony Stark reflects on how it all began in the jungles of Vietnam several years ago! Meanwhile, Justin Hammer moves onto the next phase of his plan to destroy Stark International! Retelling of Iron Man's origin. Cameo appearances by the Sub-Mariner, Bethany Cabe, and Jim Rhodes. Flashback cameos by the original Avengers. First 40¢ issue. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $229.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #0011061-AB-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.90) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $160.99 Paper: Off white Witnessed Sig: Bob Layton on 2/23/2019. Direct Edition Label #19-0C0732D-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.83) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $75.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition. Label #23-0C08C09-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

"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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $78.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 10/22/2021 Direct Edition Label #22-0692A42-314 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.34) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Blackout!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. With Stark International in turmoil, Magma launches a ground assault on the Long Island campus! To halt Magma's advance, an inebriated Iron Man quickly counterattacks! But the unstable man inside the armor cannot stop his adversary's powerful land vehicle! Realizing he's in trouble, Shell-Head retreats to his laboratory and takes Rhodey with him! And then Tony passes out! So who's going to stop Magma now? The biggest decision of James Rhodes' life is coming up next issue! Cameo appearances by Daredevil, Obadiah Stane, Indries Moomji, Morley Erwin, Vic Martinelli, and Mrs. Arbogast. Flashback cameo by Spider-Man. (Note: Magma previously battled Iron Man in Marvel Team-Up 110. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $60.00 Paper: White Label #16-28611C6-015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Blackout!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. With Stark International in turmoil, Magma launches a ground assault on the Long Island campus! To halt Magma's advance, an inebriated Iron Man quickly counterattacks! But the unstable man inside the armor cannot stop his adversary's powerful land vehicle! Realizing he's in trouble, Shell-Head retreats to his laboratory and takes Rhodey with him! And then Tony passes out! So who's going to stop Magma now? The biggest decision of James Rhodes' life is coming up next issue! Cameo appearances by Daredevil, Obadiah Stane, Indries Moomji, Morley Erwin, Vic Martinelli, and Mrs. Arbogast. Flashback cameo by Spider-Man. (Note: Magma previously battled Iron Man in Marvel Team-Up 110. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $145.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #20-2EDD4B7-011

"And Who Shall Clothe Himself in Iron?" Part 2 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. One of the landmark issues of the Iron Man series! Wow, James Rhodes is the Invincible Iron Man! But there's no time for celebration, as the new Shell-Head must immediately battle Magma to save Stark International and Tony Stark! Fortunately, a young engineer at the Long Island complex helps Rhodey understand the basics of the red and gold armor! And now it's showtime for the new golden avenger! Cameo appearances by Obadiah Stane, Indries Moomji, Morley Erwin, Mrs. Arbogast, and the Wasp. (Notes: Elements of the plot cross over with Avengers 231 & 232. Magma returns in Web of Spider-Man #16. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 386,109; average paid circulation 187,664.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $115.00 Paper: White Label #7004075-AA-007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.45) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"And Who Shall Clothe Himself in Iron?" Part 2 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. One of the landmark issues of the Iron Man series! Wow, James Rhodes is the Invincible Iron Man! But there's no time for celebration, as the new Shell-Head must immediately battle Magma to save Stark International and Tony Stark! Fortunately, a young engineer at the Long Island complex helps Rhodey understand the basics of the red and gold armor! And now it's showtime for the new golden avenger! Cameo appearances by Obadiah Stane, Indries Moomji, Morley Erwin, Mrs. Arbogast, and the Wasp. (Notes: Elements of the plot cross over with Avengers 231 & 232. Magma returns in Web of Spider-Man #16. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 386,109; average paid circulation 187,664.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $45.00 Paper: White Label #0003603-AA-005

"And Who Shall Clothe Himself in Iron?" Part 2 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. One of the landmark issues of the Iron Man series! Wow, James Rhodes is the Invincible Iron Man! But there's no time for celebration, as the new Shell-Head must immediately battle Magma to save Stark International and Tony Stark! Fortunately, a young engineer at the Long Island complex helps Rhodey understand the basics of the red and gold armor! And now it's showtime for the new golden avenger! Cameo appearances by Obadiah Stane, Indries Moomji, Morley Erwin, Mrs. Arbogast, and the Wasp. (Notes: Elements of the plot cross over with Avengers 231 & 232. Magma returns in Web of Spider-Man #16. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 386,109; average paid circulation 187,664.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $82.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 10/22/2021 Newsstand Edition Label #22-0692A42-315 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.46) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"And Who Shall Clothe Himself in Iron?" Part 2 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. One of the landmark issues of the Iron Man series! Wow, James Rhodes is the Invincible Iron Man! But there's no time for celebration, as the new Shell-Head must immediately battle Magma to save Stark International and Tony Stark! Fortunately, a young engineer at the Long Island complex helps Rhodey understand the basics of the red and gold armor! And now it's showtime for the new golden avenger! Cameo appearances by Obadiah Stane, Indries Moomji, Morley Erwin, Mrs. Arbogast, and the Wasp. (Notes: Elements of the plot cross over with Avengers 231 & 232. Magma returns in Web of Spider-Man #16. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 386,109; average paid circulation 187,664.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $98.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Sig: Denny O'Neil on 9/30/2018. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-39BD0E0-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.94) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"And Who Shall Clothe Himself in Iron?" Part 2 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. One of the landmark issues of the Iron Man series! Wow, James Rhodes is the Invincible Iron Man! But there's no time for celebration, as the new Shell-Head must immediately battle Magma to save Stark International and Tony Stark! Fortunately, a young engineer at the Long Island complex helps Rhodey understand the basics of the red and gold armor! And now it's showtime for the new golden avenger! Cameo appearances by Obadiah Stane, Indries Moomji, Morley Erwin, Mrs. Arbogast, and the Wasp. (Notes: Elements of the plot cross over with Avengers 231 & 232. Magma returns in Web of Spider-Man #16. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 386,109; average paid circulation 187,664.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $28.50 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-3B8C92F-171 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.85) will be charged at checkout.

Untitled Story. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Rich Buckler. It's an unusual tale as Tony Stark must battle two iron men to save his friends at Circuits Maximus! After Godzilla retrieves the gray armor from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, he brings it to Dr. Demonicus! And the demented doctor immediately dons it and heads inland to kill Iron Man! In the meantime a bizarre supernatural force called the Omnos assembles the red and gold armor left behind in the Gorge! And flies it to the Golden State to be reunited with Rhodey! So over the skies of Northern California; Dr. Demonicus in the retro armor, Omnos in the new armor, and Tony Stark incognito wage an improbable battle for iron supremacy! Appearances by Shaman, Hawkeye, Clytemnestra Erwin, Morley Erwin, and Obadiah Stane. (Notes: Dr. Demonicus returns in Avengers West Coast #70. Tony Stark and Jim Rhodes appear next in the first issue of the Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) limited series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $425.00 Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front of case 35¢ Price Variant. Label #19-34D70A0-053 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($12.75) will be charged at checkout.

35 Cent Variant, limited distribution. "Then Came the Monster!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. The Armored Avenger is confronted by the most unexpected foe of all.. the Frankenstein Monster! 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 4.5 $28.28 Paper: White Label #21-3B8C92F-175 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.85) will be charged at checkout.

All-new 35-page story "More or Less... the Return of the Molecule Man!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Script by Steve Gerber. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Jack Abel (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Deep inside the Florida Everglades, a teenage girl discovers a mysterious wand lying in the swamp! Oh no, don't pick it up! Unfortunately she does and the malevolence of the Molecule Man walks the Earth again! And quietly the Man-Thing observes from a distance. Meanwhile, Tony Stark tours the Everglades on a business trip and agrees to rebuild the eco-friendly Omegaville (last seen in Giant-Size Man-Thing 1). And once again the Man-Thing silently lurks from the shadows. Shortly thereafter in nearby Citrusville, the golden avenger clashes with the reborn Molecule Man! However Shell-head is unable to defeat him! Several weeks later at the dedication of Omegaville, the Molecule Man attacks again! But this time the Invincible Iron Man has an ally! The Macabre Man-Thing! The tortured beast is not watching from afar anymore! The showdown is set! Will the Everglades survive? Cameo appearances by Richard Rory, Mr. Fantastic, and the Vision. (Notes: The Molecule Man previously appeared in the first issue of Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st series) and appears next in Fantastic Four 187 & 188. The Man-Thing returns in Marvel Premiere 28.) 48 pages. 50 cent cover price. Cover price $0.50.

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"In Dreams What Death May Come!" Guest-starring the Eternals. Script by Peter Gillis. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Roy Richardson. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. While the new Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) is practicing maneuvers over the skies of Western Europe, his armor is suddenly seized by an unknown force! And Shell-Head is flown all the way to Olympia...the home of the Eternals! Very quickly Rhodey (still trapped in his armor) becomes a prisoner of Warlord Kro! Hold on, what is Kro doing in Olympia? He's a deviant! Where are the Eternals? Unfortunately, they have all been captured by Brother Tode! And all face gruesome deaths unless the Invincible Iron Man can save them! But the armored avenger needs help! And wisely Rhodey chooses to free Thena first! Can the new Shell-Head and the mighty Thena defeat the Deviant droves? And restore Olympia to its eternal glory? Cameo appearance by Morley Erwin. Eternals lineup: Zuras, Ikaris, Makkari, Sersi, Valkin, and Thena. (Notes: The Eternals previously appeared in Thor 300 & 301. This story takes place between Iron Man (1st series) 177 and 179.) 48 pages Cover price $1.00.

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"In Dreams What Death May Come!" Guest-starring the Eternals. Script by Peter Gillis. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Roy Richardson. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. While the new Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) is practicing maneuvers over the skies of Western Europe, his armor is suddenly seized by an unknown force! And Shell-Head is flown all the way to Olympia...the home of the Eternals! Very quickly Rhodey (still trapped in his armor) becomes a prisoner of Warlord Kro! Hold on, what is Kro doing in Olympia? He's a deviant! Where are the Eternals? Unfortunately, they have all been captured by Brother Tode! And all face gruesome deaths unless the Invincible Iron Man can save them! But the armored avenger needs help! And wisely Rhodey chooses to free Thena first! Can the new Shell-Head and the mighty Thena defeat the Deviant droves? And restore Olympia to its eternal glory? Cameo appearance by Morley Erwin. Eternals lineup: Zuras, Ikaris, Makkari, Sersi, Valkin, and Thena. (Notes: The Eternals previously appeared in Thor 300 & 301. This story takes place between Iron Man (1st series) 177 and 179.) 48 pages Cover price $1.00.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. In "Ball and Chain", Rhodey's first solo assignment as Iron Man has him taking on Thunderball, while Stark sinks deeper into his compulsion. Cover price $0.75.

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Secret Wars II crossover. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. John Byrne cover. A Beyonder-powered Thundersword makes a jailbreak, while Bethany Cabe is abducted, in "Call Him...Thundersword!" Cover price $0.75.

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"The Creature From Dimension X." An energy creature from another dimension is inadvertently released by a couple of students, and Isis must send it back. Script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Vince Colletta. "Lost and Found." Isis comes to the rescue when Cindy Lee gets in trouble during a scavenger hunt. Script by Skeates, pencils by Vosburg, inks by Denny O'Neil. Cover price $0.30.

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Cover by Gil Kane. A Marvel Movie Special, based on the 1977 feature film. "The Island of Dr. Moreau," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Larry Hama, inks by Jess Jodloman; Cast adrift for days on a lifeboat, Andrew Braddock finally finds land; But his triumph soon turns into a nightmare as he finds himself trapped on an island by a mad scientist named Dr. Moreau and hunted by beasts that are part human-part animal. The Island of Dr. Moreau: Film of a Thousand Faces! article; Explanation of the makeup process for the film's creatures. Affection Training A Tale of Two Trainers article; Behind-the-scenes look at the trainers who worked with the real animals in the film. Ads for Orca and The Island of Dr. Moreau movies. 52 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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"Murmur of the Heart!" Nick Fury cameo. Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Freeman. Jonathan "Jack" Hart is a man of immense power. The problem is he is dying. Tired of waiting around for the inevitable, Jack decides to end his existence, but can't. Meanwhile, alien invaders threaten mankind and Jack of Hearts just may be the only man alive that can stop them. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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The Jetsons in "No Rust on Rosey," "Sum Toi" (scripts on both by Joe Gill, art by Ray Dirgo), and "Happy Birthday, Moon!" Touche and Dum-Dum in "Who's That Knocking Down My Door?" One-page "The Mustang" (art by Bill Montes). Cover price $0.15.

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Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' Martian novels, John Carter Warlord of Mars ran for 28 issues. "Air Pirates of Mars, Part 1" finds John Carter rescuing Dejah Thoris from an army of Tharks and uncovering a plot to destroy his beloved Barsoom. Includes Welcome Back, Carter text editorial. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Kane and Cockrum. Cover price $0.30.

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Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' Martian novels, John Carter Warlord of Mars ran for 28 issues. "Air Pirates of Mars, Part 1" finds John Carter rescuing Dejah Thoris from an army of Tharks and uncovering a plot to destroy his beloved Barsoom. Includes Welcome Back, Carter text editorial. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Kane and Cockrum. Cover price $0.30.

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"Air Pirates of Mars, Part 9: Armageddon...at Last." John Carter and Dejah Thoris team with the Helium fleet to destroy the Council of Five's headquarters. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Kane and Nebres. Cover price $0.35.

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"The History Holocaust." Thanks to a scheme cooked up by mad scientist Talus of Helium, John Carter must battle throughout history. This is Wolfman's last issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Walt Simonson and Ross Andru, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Gil Kane and Nebres. Cover price $0.35.

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"Master Assassin of Mars, Part 6: The Lady and the Lion." John Carter battles a Banth to save Dejah Thoris, who kills Chan Tomar. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Ernie Colon, inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.