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Invincible (2003 Image) 39 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4436017017

Story ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & BILL CRABTREE The Martian armada is headed for Earth ? and Invincible is the only thing that stands in their way! Led by the parasitic Sequids, the Martians plan to invade Earth and provide the Sequids with a new slave race. If Invincible fails, it's all over. Luckily he brought along some HELP! 32 PAGES FC Cover price $2.99.

Invincible (2003 Image) 42 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4464122016

Ever thought about trying INVINCIBLE but just haven't gotten around to it? NOW is your chance! This special introductory issue - priced to sell - features the start of a brand new story-arc, and is an EXCELLENT jumping-on point for new readers. Also in this issue - a recap of the entire series from start to finish, bringing you up to speed with the hottest new superhero comic this century! Find out what all the fuss is about! Cover price $1.99.

Invincible (2003 Image) 48 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-322D313-017

After months locked away in prison Doc Seismic, returns. Once a name that brought fear to the hearts and minds of heroes from years gone by, he's out to reestablish himself as a major threat -and events are set in motion leading up to our big 50th issue - only two short months away! Cover price $2.99.

Invincible (2003 Image) 136 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-322D313-013

The End of All Things: Part 4 of 12 - Written by Robert Kirkman. Art and Cover by Ryan Ottley and Nathan Fairbairn. Thragg's New Viltrumite stronghold is under attack! Invincible and the Coalition of Planets have decided to take the fight right to the source-resulting in the bloodiest battle thus far! 20 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

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 (2017 3rd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Caselli

Paper: White

Label #3960991003

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.

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

Paper: White

Label #4044664023

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.

Invincible Iron Man (2017 3rd Series) 1G CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4429546005

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Stefano Caselli. Cover by Skottie Young. 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.

Invincible Iron Man (2023 Marvel) 10ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.8 SS Szerdy

Paper: White

Signed By Nathan Szerdy on 7/24/24 Szerdy Variant Cover

Label #4486502014

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, Anti-Hero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) Exclusive Cover by Nathan Szerdy. Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Juan Frigeri. You are cordially invited to the wedding of Anthony Edward Stark and Emma Grace Frost…Come join the lucky couple as they exchange vows. Attire is Hellfire formal. Orchis raid to follow. Plus some exclusive wedding extras! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 FN 6.0

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 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4492226001

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 Man (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5 SS Stan Lee/Colan

Paper: Off white

Signed by Stan Lee on 07/24/2009 and Gene Colan on 02/27/2010.

Label #1003001004

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 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4501032017

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 FN 6.0

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) 2 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Johnny Craig. "The Day of the Demolisher," script by Archie Goodwin, art by Johnny Craig; One of Tony Starks many competitors seek to put an end to the Iron Man's fame; To prove that the Iron Man suit is nothing but a pile of mechanical junk, Drexel Cord will build a bigger and more destructive suit! Enter the Demolisher! Cont'd from AVENGERS #52. Letter from comics writer Bob Gale. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 3 VG 4.0

"My Friend, My Foe...The Freak!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Art by Johnny Craig. Cover by Johnny Craig. After rescuing a work crew at the Stark Industries Long Island rocket construction site, Iron Man experiences chest pains when his armor runs out of power. To repair and rebuild his armor Tony needs help from his close friend Happy Hogan. Unfortunately part of the repair procedure involves Happy operating the Cobalt Bombarder...and that step leads to the return of the Freak! It's another showdown between the golden avenger and the Freak...with Pepper Hogan caught in the middle! Cameo appearance by Whitney Frost. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer and artist Walt Simonson.) Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 3 VG- 3.5

"My Friend, My Foe...The Freak!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Art by Johnny Craig. Cover by Johnny Craig. After rescuing a work crew at the Stark Industries Long Island rocket construction site, Iron Man experiences chest pains when his armor runs out of power. To repair and rebuild his armor Tony needs help from his close friend Happy Hogan. Unfortunately part of the repair procedure involves Happy operating the Cobalt Bombarder...and that step leads to the return of the Freak! It's another showdown between the golden avenger and the Freak...with Pepper Hogan caught in the middle! Cameo appearance by Whitney Frost. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer and artist Walt Simonson.) Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3776953001

"Unconquered Is The Unicorn!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Art by Johnny Craig. Cover by Johnny Craig. Tony Stark attends a scientific conference at the Alpine Lodge when out of nowhere the Unicorn busts into the nationally televised meeting! While the Unicorn is making his demands to the TV audience, Tony finds his briefcase and changes into Iron Man! Can Shell-head win the slugfest against the powerful Unicorn? (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. This issue also contains a full page ad for Silver Surfer issue 1 ? 1st series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 4 FN+ 6.5

"Unconquered Is The Unicorn!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Art by Johnny Craig. Cover by Johnny Craig. Tony Stark attends a scientific conference at the Alpine Lodge when out of nowhere the Unicorn busts into the nationally televised meeting! While the Unicorn is making his demands to the TV audience, Tony finds his briefcase and changes into Iron Man! Can Shell-head win the slugfest against the powerful Unicorn? (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. This issue also contains a full page ad for Silver Surfer issue 1 ? 1st series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 4 FN 6.0

"Unconquered Is The Unicorn!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Art by Johnny Craig. Cover by Johnny Craig. Tony Stark attends a scientific conference at the Alpine Lodge when out of nowhere the Unicorn busts into the nationally televised meeting! While the Unicorn is making his demands to the TV audience, Tony finds his briefcase and changes into Iron Man! Can Shell-head win the slugfest against the powerful Unicorn? (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. This issue also contains a full page ad for Silver Surfer issue 1 ? 1st series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 4 FN- 5.5

"Unconquered Is The Unicorn!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Art by Johnny Craig. Cover by Johnny Craig. Tony Stark attends a scientific conference at the Alpine Lodge when out of nowhere the Unicorn busts into the nationally televised meeting! While the Unicorn is making his demands to the TV audience, Tony finds his briefcase and changes into Iron Man! Can Shell-head win the slugfest against the powerful Unicorn? (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. This issue also contains a full page ad for Silver Surfer issue 1 ? 1st series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 5 FN 6.0

"Frenzy in a Far-Flung Future!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. Tony Stark is abducted into the future by warriors from the 24th century, so he can be executed for creating a super computer called Cerebrus back in the 20th century. Cerebrus has evolved 400 years later into a powerful being bent on world domination. Just one problem for Tony...his armor did not make the trip into the future with him! How is the Invincible Iron Man going to triumph this time? 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 5 FN- 5.5

"Frenzy in a Far-Flung Future!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. Tony Stark is abducted into the future by warriors from the 24th century, so he can be executed for creating a super computer called Cerebrus back in the 20th century. Cerebrus has evolved 400 years later into a powerful being bent on world domination. Just one problem for Tony...his armor did not make the trip into the future with him! How is the Invincible Iron Man going to triumph this time? 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 5 FN- 5.5

"Frenzy in a Far-Flung Future!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. Tony Stark is abducted into the future by warriors from the 24th century, so he can be executed for creating a super computer called Cerebrus back in the 20th century. Cerebrus has evolved 400 years later into a powerful being bent on world domination. Just one problem for Tony...his armor did not make the trip into the future with him! How is the Invincible Iron Man going to triumph this time? 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 5 VG/FN 5.0

"Frenzy in a Far-Flung Future!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. Tony Stark is abducted into the future by warriors from the 24th century, so he can be executed for creating a super computer called Cerebrus back in the 20th century. Cerebrus has evolved 400 years later into a powerful being bent on world domination. Just one problem for Tony...his armor did not make the trip into the future with him! How is the Invincible Iron Man going to triumph this time? 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 6 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

"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) 7 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

"The Maggia Strikes" Part 1 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. Big M (aka Whitney Frost) and the Maggia are preparing for their assault on Stark Industries, when they add another villain to their ranks...the Gladiator! The wrist-bladed villain quickly puts his plan into action and kidnaps Janice Cord; however, the golden avenger is ready to fight for her freedom! Can Iron Man avoid those wrist blades and beat the Gladiator? Meanwhile, Whitney is having second thoughts about the Maggia's pending attack on SI, since Jasper Sitwell might get hurt. Cameo flashback appearance by Daredevil. (Note: This issue includes a full page ad for the second Spectacular Spider-Man magazine featuring Spider-Man vs. the Green Goblin. Art by John Romita.) Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 8 VG+ 4.5

Only one staple (manufacturing).

Gladiator and Count Nefaria appearance. "A Duel Must End!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. The battles are raging on two fronts as Iron Man slugs it out with the Gladiator in an abandoned factory, while Big M and her Maggia henchmen raid SI's weapons factory on Long Island! After Shell-head fights the wrist-bladed villain to a standstill and rescues Janice Cord, he hurries to SI to help Jasper Sitwell stop Big M! And then battle the Gladiator one more time! Origin of Whitney Frost (aka Big M). Cameo flashback appearance by Count Nefaria. 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 9 VG+ 4.5

Hulk guests stars in "There Lives a Green Goliath" Part 1 of 3. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. A mysterious villain has imported the Hulk to Manhattan, and sent the green goliath to get Tony Stark! After the Hulk kidnaps Janice Cord instead, the epic battle between Shell-head and the Incredible Hulk begins! But wait...is this really the Hulk...or something else? (Note: This issue was reprinted in Iron Man (1st series) 76.) Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3776953002

The Mandarin guests in "Once More...the Mandarin!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. The Mandarin has discovered that Tony Stark is Iron Man! And now Shell-head's old foe is planning to ruin Stark Industries by linking Tony to communist activity, and thus forcing the U.S. government to cancel Stark Industries' military contracts. How is the golden avenger going to clear his name and then defeat the villain with the ten rings? Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer and artist Walt Simonson.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 10 VG+ 4.5

The Mandarin guests in "Once More...the Mandarin!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. The Mandarin has discovered that Tony Stark is Iron Man! And now Shell-head's old foe is planning to ruin Stark Industries by linking Tony to communist activity, and thus forcing the U.S. government to cancel Stark Industries' military contracts. How is the golden avenger going to clear his name and then defeat the villain with the ten rings? Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer and artist Walt Simonson.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 11 FN+ 6.5

"Unmasked!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. With the help of a life model decoy, Tony tricks the Mandarin into believing that Iron Man and Tony Stark are actually different people. But that was the easy part! Now Shell-head must beat the Mandarin in close combat at Tony's retreat lodge in the Adirondack Mountains! After the Mandarin snatches Janice Cord, he appears to have gained the upper hand on the golden avenger, but that cowardly move may end up spelling defeat for the Asian mastermind. 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 12 FN 6.0

"The Coming of the Controller" Part 1 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. A new twisted mastermind, Basil Sandhurst, has found a way to harness the power of the human brain! By using control discs, the evil villain has subjugated every person in a New England town. Tony Stark and Janice Cord are driving through that same town, and after they stop at a local restaurant...the Controller strikes! Meanwhile in the Everglades, Jasper Sitwell finds the wreck of Whitney Frost's escape ship from four issues ago. First appearance of the Controller. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 13 FN 6.0

"Captives of the Controller!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. It's an awesome cover to cover slugfest between the Controller and the Invincible Iron Man! The Controller has hijacked a train and is headed for New York City to enslave the population! Can Shell-head stop the runaway locomotive and also rescue Janice Cord? Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 13 FN 6.0

"Captives of the Controller!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. It's an awesome cover to cover slugfest between the Controller and the Invincible Iron Man! The Controller has hijacked a train and is headed for New York City to enslave the population! Can Shell-head stop the runaway locomotive and also rescue Janice Cord? Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 13 VG+ 4.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

"Captives of the Controller!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. It's an awesome cover to cover slugfest between the Controller and the Invincible Iron Man! The Controller has hijacked a train and is headed for New York City to enslave the population! Can Shell-head stop the runaway locomotive and also rescue Janice Cord? Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 14 FN+ 6.5

"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) 14 FN 6.0

"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) 14 VG+ 4.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

"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) 15 FN+ 6.5

"Said the Unicorn to the Ghost!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. The Red Ghost has helped the Unicorn (last seen in Iron Man 4) regain his powers and sanity following his defeat at the hands of Iron Man several months ago. Now the deadly duo travels to the Nevada desert to steal Tony Stark's cosmic ray intensifier! However, Shell-head is there to stop them! It's a great battle among Iron Man, the Unicorn, the Red Ghost, and the Super Apes! Meanwhile, Cord Manufacturing is reopening with Janice Cord as chief executive and Alex Niven as head scientist. First appearance of Alex Niven (aka Crimson Dynamo). Last 12¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 15 VG+ 4.5

"Said the Unicorn to the Ghost!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. The Red Ghost has helped the Unicorn (last seen in Iron Man 4) regain his powers and sanity following his defeat at the hands of Iron Man several months ago. Now the deadly duo travels to the Nevada desert to steal Tony Stark's cosmic ray intensifier! However, Shell-head is there to stop them! It's a great battle among Iron Man, the Unicorn, the Red Ghost, and the Super Apes! Meanwhile, Cord Manufacturing is reopening with Janice Cord as chief executive and Alex Niven as head scientist. First appearance of Alex Niven (aka Crimson Dynamo). Last 12¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 16 FN+ 6.5

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) 16 VG/FN 5.0

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 FN 6.0

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) 17 FN- 5.5

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) 17 VG+ 4.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Water damage.

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) 17 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

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) 19 VG/FN 5.0

Fate of Tony Stark: Part 4 of 4 - "What Price Life?" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. Story continues from Avengers 69. After surviving open heart surgery at Municipal Hospital, Tony Stark is abducted once again by Midas. However, this time the golden avenger has an ally in his attempt to escape from Midas' Aegean Island fortress: Madame Masque! Can Iron Man and Madame Masque (aka Whitney Frost) finally defeat the evil Midas? Cameo appearance by Captain America. 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 20 FN+ 6.5

"Who Serves Lucifer?" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. At the Stark Industries Long Island plant, a disenchanted security guard, Charlie Gray, is recruited by Lucifer to help the evil villain escape from his exile in a far off dimension. Lucifer transforms Charlie into a powerful being and sends him to lure Tony Stark into Lucifer's temporary lair on Earth. Lucifer seems to have a good plan...until Shell-head gets involved! (Note: Mike Esposito inked under the pseudonym Joe Gaudioso.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 20 FN- 5.5

"Who Serves Lucifer?" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. At the Stark Industries Long Island plant, a disenchanted security guard, Charlie Gray, is recruited by Lucifer to help the evil villain escape from his exile in a far off dimension. Lucifer transforms Charlie into a powerful being and sends him to lure Tony Stark into Lucifer's temporary lair on Earth. Lucifer seems to have a good plan...until Shell-head gets involved! (Note: Mike Esposito inked under the pseudonym Joe Gaudioso.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.