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Iron Man (1968 1st Series) comic books 1987

  • Issue #214
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 214

    "Bring me Spider-Woman!" Guest-starring Spider-Woman. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Art by Tom Morgan. Cover by Tom Morgan. After the events of Avengers Annual #15, Spider-Woman (aka Julia Carpenter) is on the run! And the federal government, specifically Valerie Cooper, wants Iron Man to bring her in! However, Spider-Woman helped the Avengers when they needed it; and Shell-Head plans to do the same for her!. Too bad the Seekers don't feel the same way! Can Iron Man and Spider-Woman hope to defeat the electro-gauntlets of Grasp, the power-shackle of Chain, and the sound-blaster of Sonic? First appearances of Rachel Carpenter and Mike Clemson. Cameo appearance by Hawkeye. (Note: Spider-Woman's next adventure takes place in Spectacular Spider-Man 125 & 126.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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    $30 Iron Man #214 CGC 8.5 (1987) - 1st app of the Seekers

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  • Issue #215
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 215

    It's two iron men for the price of one in "The Shattered Sky." Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. A new era begins for the Iron Man series as the Michelinie-Layton creative team returns to the title! Shell-Head and Rhodey zoom into outer space to perform work on the Stark space station! But unbeknownst to Tony, A.I.M. operatives have stowed away on the flight! In devious fashion A.I.M. contaminates the space station with a deadly bacteria and then blows up the space shuttle! Oh no! The red and silver armor will get Iron Man safely back to Earth! But what about Rhodey? Can the old red and gold suit withstand atmospheric re-entry? The situation in the stratosphere is truly dire. First appearance of Stark Enterprises. Cameo appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin and Yorgon Tykkio. New cover logo. (Note: This issue was reprinted in 2015 in the softcover: Iron Man Stark Wars Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #216
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 216

    "Requiescat... and Revenge!" Part 2 of 2. Story by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Art by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. Ever since the armored avenger put the Stark space station into orbit, Advanced Idea Mechanics has been one step ahead! And now A.I.M.'s interference has cost Tony his space station, his space shuttle, and nearly his best friend! How is A.I.M. getting their intel? Could there be a traitor in the midst? A fighting-mad Iron Man makes a beeline to Boca Caliente to learn the truth! And the truth is going to hurt. Will the stunning betrayal of a close companion, prevent Shell-Head from destroying A.I.M. and liberating the island? It's a bittersweet ending for the Invincible Iron Man. An excellent two-part story. Appearance by Jim Rhodes. Final appearances of Clytemnestra Erwin and Yorgon Tykkio. (Note: The spectacular cover is widely regarded as one of the best of the Iron Man 1st series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #217
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 217

    "Metamorphosis Oddity" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. Stark Enterprises is up and running in Southern California! And that means new employees, new buildings, and new equipment... including a new helicopter for Rhodey! But when Jim hops in the special order chopper (aka the Adap-Tor), the controls seize up! And the helicopter begins carving a path of destruction across Stark Enterprises! Luckily, Shell-Head is in the vicinity! And ready to stop the Adap-Tor at all costs! First appearance of Marcy Pearson. Cameo appearance by Justin Hammer. (Note: Justin Hammer last appeared in Iron Man 141 and Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd series) #13.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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    $35 Iron Man #217 Marvel 9.2 CGC White Pages 1987 Copper Age Michelinie, Bright

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  • Issue #218
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 218

    "Deep Trouble!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton (pencils & inks) and John Romita Sr. (alterations). Cover by Bob Layton. Tony Stark travels to London for a top secret mission from the U.S. State Department! The armored avenger is supposed to retrieve a deadly gas canister from the bottom of the ocean! However before the Stark Enterprises CEO can get started, he bumps into the KGB! And the lead Soviet agent, Irina Tarasova, warns Tony that his undersea activity will be very dangerous! What perils lurk below for the golden avenger? It's time to take a deep dive into the ocean's depths! First appearance of the Deep Sea Armor. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 339,324; average paid circulation 190,516.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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    $10 Iron Man

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  • Issue #219D
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 219D
    • Signed by artist Bob Layton (first page, personalized). No certification included.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3961445008
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sig: Bob Layton on 2/23/2019 Direct Edition
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    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.

  • Issue #219N
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 219N
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    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4144177005
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4438534010
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    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.

  • Issue #220
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 220

    "Ghost of a Chance" Part 2 of 3. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bright (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (inks). Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. The red and silver avenger is stunned that he lost to the Ghost last issue! And now Tony doesn't want to take off his armor over fear of the Ghost's next attack! How does he fight a foe that is invisible and intangible? Shell-Head better think of something fast, because the Ghost is about to invade Stark Enterprises! And this time he's bringing Spymaster with him! Can Iron Man handle a double dose of corporate espionage? Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes. (Note: Tony dons the red and gold armor in this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #221
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 221

    "Ghost in the Machine!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. The Invincible Iron Man is fed up with the Ghost! The sabotaging super-villain must be stopped before he bankrupts Accutech and Stark Enterprises! So Tony and Rhodey set a trap for their elusive adversary at Accutech! When the Ghost arrives to destroy the prized beta particle generator, he's busted by the armored avenger! Will the Ghost fight or flee or surrender... or none of the above? (Note: The Ghost returns in Iron Man 238.). 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #222
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 222

    "The Party" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bright (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. Tony Stark's new home overlooking the Pacific Ocean is finally ready! And the Stark Enterprises CEO plans to throw a big party to celebrate! But while Iron Man is en route to his party, he must attend to one local crisis after another! Will Shell-Head make it to his party in time for dessert much less hors d'oeuvres? Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Refrigerator Perry, and Force. (Note: Mrs. Arbogast returns as Tony's office secretary in this issue.). 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #223
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 223

    "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.

  • Issue #224
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 224
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    • Label #3961450009
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    "Low Noon!" Part 2 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. After barely saving Clayton Wilson's life last issue, Iron Man decides to go on the offensive against Justin Hammer! At an abandoned theme park, Shell-Head sets an ambush for Hammer's three lackeys! When Blacklash, Blizzard, and the Beetle arrive at the park; Force, Rhodey, and the armored avenger attack! The ensuing battle is a sweet victory for Shell-Head and his friends! And that's good, because the real (armor) war starts next issue! Cameo appearances by Scott Lang (aka Ant-Man) and Cassie Lang. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #225
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 225
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    Armor Wars. Part 1 of 8. "Stark Wars!" Double-Sized issue. Guest-starring Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang). Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bright (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. There is an abundance of technology-based villains in the Marvel Universe: The Beetle, Titanium Man, Controller, Crimson Dynamo, and many more! Each one uses super-advanced technology to make the weapons needed to commit their crimes! Tony Stark has just learned that his technology was stolen and could be the key component in the armor and battlesuits these villains wear! The Stark Enterprises CEO is furious! And the first bad guys on his list are Stilt-Man, the Mauler, and the Controller! "They stole his technology, and now it's Total War!" Retelling of Iron Man's origin. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Cassie Lang, Abe Zimmer, Clayton Wilson, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Notes: Shell-Head previously clashed with the Controller in Iron Man #91. This eight-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Iron Man Armor Wars.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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    $70 Iron Man #225 CGC 9.2 12/87 4186732012 white pages
    $75 IRON MAN 225 ARMOUR WARS BEGINS MCU 1987 Dr Doom StiltMan Ant-Man CGC 9.0 Marvel
    $78 CGC 9.2 IRON MAN #225 ARMOR WARS START
    $85 Marvel Iron Man #225 1987 Marvel CGC 9.4 Part one of the Armor Wars Avengers
    $100 Iron Man #225, CGC 9.4, Marvel Newsstand, December 1987, Armor Wars Part 1!
    $102 Iron Man #225 "Armor Wars Begins" Rare Newsstand Edition (1987) CGC 9.4
    $110 Iron Man #225 CGC 9.6 White Pages Armor Wars Begin
    $115 IRON MAN #225 CGC 9.6 WHITE PAGES // 1ST ARMOR WARS MARVEL 1987

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