Auctions: comic books in 'Marvel Legacy Numbering: Iron Man'

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 128N VF 8.0

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) 128N VG+ 4.5

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) 150N VG+ 4.5

Newsstand 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) 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) 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) 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 FN+ 6.5

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) 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) 14 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

"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) 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) 36 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4316961025

"Among Men Stalks the Ramrod!" Guest-starring Daredevil and Nick Fury. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Heck and Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema. The story continues from Daredevil 73. The heroes and villains have all returned to Stark Industries after encountering the Brotherhood of Ankh. Now it's time for the battle royal: Iron Man, Daredevil, Nick Fury, and Madame Masque vs. Spymaster, Aquarius, Capricorn, and Sagittarius! After the battle Tony Stark decides to take a leave of absence from Stark Industries, but the Ramrod ensures that Iron Man does not get any time off! First appearance of Marianne Rodgers. 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 37 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4316962001

"In This Hour of Earthdoom!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Heck and Jim Mooney. Cover by Marie Severin and Sal Buscema. Iron Man lies seriously wounded after his battle against Ramrod. Tony's transplanted heart is failing, and only Kevin O'Brien can save him! Meanwhile, Ramrod and his master, the Foreman, are still planning to destroy the Earth. The Foreman has also captured Marianne. It may take a miracle for Shell-head to emerge victorious on this day. 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-298F3EF-043

"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) 97 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4316521011

"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.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 97 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4316521012

"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.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 117 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4494471008

"The Spy Who Killed Me!" 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 McLeod. After the tumultuous events of last issue, the last thing Tony Stark needs is a spy at Stark International! Or perhaps more specifically...a Spymaster! But the armored avenger's plan for R&R is shattered when Spymaster assassinates the Tony Stark LMD! In quick response Iron Man chases the Spymaster across S.I.'s Long Island headquarters and finally catches him near the airfield! Will Shell-Head show his adversary who is the true master? First appearance of Bethany Cabe. Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: The golden avenger previously clashed with the Spymaster in Iron Man 35-36.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 274 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4500669024

"Dragon Lord" The Dragon Seed Saga Part 5 of 6. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Paul Ryan and Bob Wiacek. At last the centuries-old master plan of Chen Hsu comes to fruition! As Fin Fang Foom and his fellow nine dragons (aka Kakaranatharans) assemble in the Chinese countryside! The Mandarin is shocked to learn that he's been duped by Chen Hsu this whole time! And now the mighty dragons want their ten rings back! But the Mandarin won't surrender them without a fight! During the tense standoff, Rhodey's armor starts to regain power! Will the stand-in Shell-Head fight with the Mandarin or against him? The cataclysmic confrontation erupts next issue! Retelling of the Mandarin's origin. Cameo appearances by Tony Stark and Dr. Su Yin. Flashback cameo by Ho Yinsen. (Note: The Dragon Seed storyline was reprinted in 2008 in the trade paperback: Iron Man Dragon Seed Saga.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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) 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 (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.