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Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 90 FN- 5.5

Signed by George Tuska. No autograph certification is included.

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

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 91 GD/VG 3.0

Signed by George Tuska. No autograph certification is included. Cover and 1 additional wrap detached at one staple.

"Breakout!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by George Tuska and Bob Layton. It's Round 2 with the Controller. But, can the Golden Avenger hope to triumph when the villain's slaves who feed his strength are legion? And, to make matters worse, one of the dangerous Blood Brothers have just broken free and joined the fray. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 120 FN/VF 7.0

First appearance of Justin Hammer in "The Old Man and the Sea Prince!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. 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. During his trip back to the States, Tony Stark's 747 is struck in mid-air by a flying tank! Wow, where did it come from? Apparently it was thrown from the ground by the Sub-Mariner! Oh no! The golden avenger will deal with Prince Namor in a minute! But first he must stop his airliner from crashing into the ocean! Don't worry Shell-Head...the Avenging Son will wait! Cameo appearances by Bethany Cabe and Jim Rhodes. Flashback cameos by Spymaster and Nick Fury. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 126 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "The Hammer Strikes!" Part 4 of 5. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. At last Tony Stark comes face-to-face with Justin Hammer! However the circumstances of their first meeting are not favorable to the CEO of Stark International! Tony is a prisoner on Hammer's floating Mediterranean fortress! And his only chance of escape lies in locating his briefcase that contains his backup suit of armor! As shown on the intense cover, the golden avenger indeed finds what he's looking for and successfully suits up! But Justin Hammer has an army of super-villains waiting for him! The battle royal is coming next issue! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Bethany Cabe, Ling McPherson, the Blizzard, Beetle, Constrictor, Discus, Leap-Frog, Man-Killer, Melter, Porcupine, Spymaster, Stiletto, Water Wizard, and Whiplash. Flashback cameos by Ant-Man and the Avengers. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 134 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0251282011

Direct Edition. "The Challenge" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Jerry Bingham (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. After putting his armor through its paces, Tony Stark takes Bethany Cabe to Midtown Manhattan for a night out on the town! Unfortunately the couple's lovely evening is spoiled by a ruckus happening in Times Square! When Tony makes his way down 7th Avenue, he sees the source of the commotion! The Titanium Man! Whoa, the golden avenger hasn't clashed with the communist super-villain in several years! But that's all going to change next issue! Cameo appearance by Rodney Dangerfield. (Note: The letters page contains numerous fan letters praising the story in Iron Man 128.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 149N FN 6.0

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

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3878223006

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) 161N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4641523008

Newsstand Edition. "If the Moonman Should Fail!" Guest-starring Moon Knight. Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Luke McDonnell, Mike Esposito, and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. Tony Stark and Steven Grant visit Project Neptune, an undersea power generating facility, and discover that the subversive technologists of Advanced Idea Mechanics (AIM) have seized the facility. Can the two superheroes work together and defeat AIM? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 304 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4523383002

Direct Edition. Crash & Burn Part 4 of 6. "The Sound of Thunder!" Guest-starring the New Warriors and Thunderstrike. First (cameo) appearance of the Hulkbuster armor. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Steve Mitchell. It's a total disaster in Africa as the New Warriors have destroyed the hydroelectric dam! And while doing so collapsed it upon themselves and Iron Man! Slowly Shell-Head digs himself out and reaches the surface! But there he finds an angry Thunderstrike waiting! Eric Masterson is upset that the dam he designed has been reduced to rubble! And now he wants a piece of the golden avenger! However the New Warriors tell him that they destroyed the dam! And that kicks off the royal rumble: Iron Man vs. Thunderstrike vs. the New Warriors! Meanwhile at Stark Enterprises, Bethany Cabe learns that gamma bombs are being stored at a Stane International facility in Nevada! Cameo appearances by Captain America, Abe Zimmer, Mrs. Arbogast, and the Hulk. New Warriors Lineup: Firestar, Night Thrasher, Nova, Rage, and Speedball. First $1.50 issue. (Note: Night Thrasher and Iron Man meet again(concerning the same destroyed dam) in Night Thrasher (1993) #10.) 32pages. Cover price $1.50.

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

This annual features four reprint stories and a new cover by Marie Severin and Bill Everett. First story reprinted from Tales of Suspense 71: "What Price Victory?" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Wally Wood. The golden avenger battles the Titanium Man to save the life of Happy Hogan! Second story reprinted from Tales of Suspense 79: "Disaster!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Jack Abel. Warlord Krang attacks Iron Man to impress Lady Dorma. Cameo appearance by the Sub-Mariner. Third story reprinted from Tales of Suspense 80: "When Fall the Mighty!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gene Colan. Inks by Jack Abel (aka Gary Michaels). The Avenging Son takes out his frustration on Shell-head! Fourth story reprinted from Tales to Astonish 82: "The Power of Iron Man!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Part 3 of 3. Plot by Stan Lee. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Gene Colan and Jack Kirby. Inks by Dick Ayers. The Invincible Iron Man delivers payback to Prince Namor! Special feature: 1-page pin-up of Iron Man. 64 pages. 25 cent cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Iron Man (2012 5th Series) 10B CGC 9.2 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4673492012

Limited 1 for 25 Iron Man 3 Movie Variant Cover. Secret Origin of Tony Stark: Part 2 - (W) Kieron Gillen. (A) Dale Eaglesham Many years ago, Howard and Maria Stark had a baby. There's something you don't know. Learn the truth about Las Vegas and Area 51 as the two great myths of Nevada collide. Meanwhile, in a distant galaxy, Tony Stark screams! The story that will shake Iron Man to his very core starts here!!! Cover price $3.99.

Iron Man (2020 6th Series) 4C CBCS 9.8 Lim Lego Variant

Paper: White

Lego Variant.

Label #21-05647DA-008

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by CAFU. Cover by Ron Lim. KORVAC is on the loose and Tony Stark is on the hook for it. Iron Man and Hellcat were lucky to survive their first encounter with Korvac and his new disciples, but finding him and stopping him is proving an even greater challenge. Tony is reticent to let other hero allies in on the fact that he opened up a giant can of worms all on his own, but it might be a moot point given that Korvac has placed Tony under a very clever and threatening gag order. As Korvac powers down all of New York City in order to try and again go cosmic, Tony's forced to turn to lesser-known colleagues on the fringe in order to stop him. One advantage he has: Hellcat is hearing things ever since their last encounter with Korvac… Strange things… Things that might overtake her entirely. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Iron Man (2020 6th Series) 6D CBCS 9.8 Brown Mech Strike Variant

Paper: White

Mech Strike Variant.

Label #21-0DCEEB4-011

Written by Christopher Cantwell . Art by CAFU. Cover by Patrick Brown. BOOKS OF KORVAC: BOOK TWO BEGINS! After receiving a near-fatal injury from Korvac, Iron Man lands in emergency triage with his life on the line. Halcyon and Misty Knight work quickly to lock Tony in his armor and stanch his injuries…but now he can't take it off or else he'll die. With pieces of metal literally holding his body together, Tony regroups with his allies, all while trying not to give into his rage over being bested by Korvac. With Hellcat on the psychological ropes and his other hero compatriots recuperating from their own near-death experiences, can Tony muster what he needs in order to chase Korvac out into space and stop the mad demigod's quest for ultimate power? Perhaps War Machine is just the friend Tony could use in this moment…but James Rhodes might only be there to bench a manic and battered Tony from action so that he doesn't get killed. Still, as always, Tony has never been good at taking no for an answer… 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Iron Man (2020 6th Series) 9B CBCS 9.8 Panosian Variant

Paper: White

Dan Panosian Variant.

Label #21-20EFEB3-015

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by CAFU. Cover by Dan Panosian. THE ORIGIN OF KORVAC! After discovering the strange new sensation of self-doubt, Korvac and his crew take a detour in deep space to search for an unlikely ally. But conversion can often be difficult, and soon Korvac is left wondering if he'll ever have any followers born from faith rather than fear. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Iron Man (2020 6th Series) 10B CBCS 9.8 Cassaday Captain America 80th Anniversary Variant

Paper: White

Captain America 80th Anniversary.

Label #21-2997C34-011

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by CAFU. Cover by John Cassaday. Tony has been suddenly and bizarrely marooned on an unknown remote planet, and his abandonment doesn't seem to be Korvac's doing at all. While his friends continue to pursue Korvac and his allies across the galaxy in a race to Galactus' worldship, Taa II, Tony must now figure out where he is and if the locals are friendly or dangerous, especially since this small colony of fellow space drifters is run by a powerful old foe who might have reformed his ways. But at least for a moment, Tony has a chance to rest and to not only take stock of where he is, but also figure out how he got here in the first place and who he wants to be moving forward. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Iron Man (2020 6th Series) 17B CBCS 9.8 Souza X Gwen Variant

Paper: White

X-Gwen Variant.

Label #22-16ACB8B-011

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Ibraim Roberson. Cover by Ernanda Souza. Tony Stark roils with the Power Cosmic - the Iron Man now the IRON GOD! But despite his best intentions, is this truly a good thing for the Earth and the universe? Patsy Walker, A.K.A. HELLCAT, really doesn't think so…which is why she's gone for broke and enlisted the help of one DOCTOR DOOM. But if there's anybody who can make Tony angry, it's Victor… What happens when a cosmically powered Stark feels betrayed by the world's most arrogant Latverian? Likely, nothing short of total devastation. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Iron Man (2020 6th Series) 18B CBCS 9.8 Johnson Carnage Forever Variant

Paper: White

Carnage Forever Variant.

Label #22-16ACB8B-014

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Ibraim Roberson. Cover by Jeff Johnson. Iron Man finally realizes that after all is said and done…he's become worse than Korvac. And perhaps it's time for Tony Stark to finally lay down his godlike powers and embrace his humanity. But if he does so, will he stand one shred of a chance against a cosmically enraged Korvac, or will he be destroyed like the small, armored bag of blood, flesh and bones he has once again become? David faces off against Goliath in this penultimate issue of the BOOKS OF KORVAC! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Iron Man 2020 (2020 Marvel) 5D CBCS 9.8 Lim Variant

Paper: White

Ron Lim Variant.

Label #20-353DF67-013

Written by Dan Slott and Christos N. Gage. Art by Pete Woods. Cover by Ron Lim. Tony Stark is back! But is this the REAL Tony? How is that possible?! Where did that all-new armor come from?! WHAT'S GOING ON?! There's no time to explain, human. Just know this: It's STARK VS. STARK ROUND 2, as Tony takes on Arno...in SPACE! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Iron Man 2020 (2020 Marvel) 5E CBCS 9.8 Superlog Variant

Paper: White

Superlog Variant.

Label #20-353DF67-012

Written by Dan Slott and Christos N. Gage. Art by Pete Woods. Cover by Superlog. Tony Stark is back! But is this the REAL Tony? How is that possible?! Where did that all-new armor come from?! WHAT'S GOING ON?! There's no time to explain, human. Just know this: It's STARK VS. STARK ROUND 2, as Tony takes on Arno...in SPACE! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Iron Man 2020 (2020 Marvel) 6B CBCS 9.8 Okazaki 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Okazaki Retailer Incentive.

Label #20-353DF67-018

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dan Slott and Christos N. Gage. Art by Pete Woods. Cover by Takashi Okazaki. Throw out the rest of your stupid, worthless flesh-bag calendars. 2020 is over, man! The moment Arno Stark has been preparing for is here: the end of all human and artificial life as we know it! All this time you thought he was just some egomaniacal jerk; well, who's laughing now? Well...no one really. We're all about to die. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 8D CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #17-0A66332-007

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Squirrel Girl - "Three Strikes, Yer Out!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Michael Higgins. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Erik Larsen. The Uncanny X-Men aren't quite finished with the Sentinels...as Cynthia Chalmers transfers her consciousness into an old Mark II version and attacks one more time! In the land down under, can the children of the atom finally end the twisted legacy of the Chalmers family? Cameo appearances by Gateway and the Abomination. X-Men Lineup: Colossus, Havok, Psylocke, Rogue, Storm, and Wolverine. Second story: "Leftovers!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Chris Wozniak and Michael Lopez. Inks by Jeff Albrecht. Prince Namor visits the submerged former kingdom of the Bird People after discovering one of Oracle Inc's research platforms in disarray! Once inside the undersea citadel, the Avenging Son makes another discovery: Diablo! Wow, what does the Master of Alchemy want with the submerged Sky Isle? He's trying to steal the Bird People's technology that once controlled the Earth's ozone layer! However the Prince of Atlantis won't stand for that! With help from an unlikely ally, the Sub-Mariner duels with Diablo in the ocean depths! First appearance of Dania, the daughter of Red Raven. Flashback cameo by Red Raven to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) 26. Third story: "The Coming of...Squirrel Girl!" Guest-starring Iron Man. Plot by Steve Ditko. Script by Will Murray. Art by Steve Ditko. It's the debut of a new superhero: Squirrel Girl! And her first super-villain to battle is none other than Victor Von Doom! Fortunately though, she has the golden avenger and a horde of squirrels by her side! A fun tale! First appearance of Squirrel Girl. (Note: Squirrel Girl returns many years later in the Great Lakes Avengers (2005) Limited Series.) Fourth feature: Various Pin-ups by Jim Starlin featuring Adam Warlock, Sasquatch, the Thing, Hulk, Beast, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and Wolverine. 80 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4641361008

Reprints: Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spider-Man) by Steve Ditko; Hulk 1 by Jack Kirby, Tales to Astonish 35 (Ant-Man); Tales to Astonish 49 (Giant Man), Tales of Suspense 39 & 48 (1st Iron Man), Journey into Mystery 83 (1st Thor) by Kirby, and Sgt. Fury 1 by Kirby. Kirby photo. Cover price $0.25.

Marvels Snapshots Avengers (2020 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 Ross

Paper: White

Label #21-05647DA-012

Heart Rate - Written by Barbara Randall Kesel. Art by Staz Johnson and Tom Palmer. Cover by Alex Ross. Curated by Kurt Busiek. The Marvel Snapshot tour through Marvel history takes a romantic - and destructive - turn during the Michelinie/Byrne/Pérez Avengers era! Take one rookie cop, add one new-to-the-city emergency medical technician, and make their meet-cute a devastating battle between the Avengers and a giant, rampaging robot! What comes next? Only Barbara Randall Kesel (Hawk & Dove, Ultragirl) and Staz Johnson (New X-Men, Robin) can tell you. Featuring Iron Man, the Beast, Wonder Man, Count Nefaria and more. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Spider-Men (2012 Marvel) 5A CGC 9.8 Cheung

Paper: White

Label #4643163024

Cover by Jim Cheung (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Sara Pichelli The shocking conclusion to the Spider-Man event of the year! How will the amazing Spider-Man get back to his own reality? What will both Spider-Men do now that they know they're not alone in the universe? Will Peter Parker give Miles Morales his blessing? Cover price $3.99.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 39 CGC Page 10 Only

Paper: White

Page 10 Only.

Label #4092389011

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. First appearance of Iron Man in "Iron Man Is Born!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Don Heck; Playboy industrialist and weapons designer Tony Stark is injured in Vietnam and captured by communists; While pretending to build a weapon for his captors he builds a suit of battle armor to keep his injured heart beating and uses it to escape and beat the communist commander. "The Treasure" text story. "The Last Rocket!", art by Gene Colan; When the sun starts dying humanity goes into space, except for two nature lovers; Just as the last rocket leaves a new sun flares to life, and the two remaining humans, Adam and Eve, rename the planet Earth. "Gundar!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A shipwrecked man finds cursed Viking ghosts on an island, and his descent from the captain that cursed them releases them. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 49 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0320204003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. First X-Men crossover (same date as X-Men #3 - January, 1964), plus first Avengers crossover (without Captain America) in the Iron Man story, "The New Iron Man Meets the Angel!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Paul Reinman; The Angel is affected by an atomic test done at one of Stark's weapons plants. His personality is altered and now he wants to join the Evil Mutants; The X-Men call the Avengers for help but only Iron Man is available. "Strange Encounter," art by Joe Maneely. "The Saga of the Sneepers!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); An alien race watches humanity's progress, worried that they will one day overtake them; With the invention of the atomic bomb and the Cold War, they decide that humanity will wipe itself out before it poses a threat. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 61 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4665137001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Death of Tony Stark!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers; Iron Man versus Mandarin and his giant robot Koto. Iron Man pinup by Don Heck. "The Strength of the Sumo!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Captain America goes into Viet Nam to rescue prisoner of war Baker, and must face the Sumo. Letter from Pete Von Sholly (future comics artist). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 76 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3831342003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Here Lies Hidden… the Unspeakable Ultimo!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); While being arrested for the use of the Enervation Intensifier, Tony Stark is suddenly transported through time and space; But where will he end up?; The Freak turns back into Happy, but then the Mandarin attacks. "The Gladiator, the Girl, and the Glory!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita; Batroc and Captain America duke it out over the vial of Inferno 42. Statement of Ownership: Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 367,728. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 92 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4676056007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Within the Vastness of Viet Nam!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Iron Man helps the US Army in Vietnam test some inventions of his designed for military use; After a successful test, Iron Man's told that the real reason he was asked to come was so that he could destroy a fortress known as Hill 38, a laboratory where a communist called Half-Face lives. "Before My Eyes, Nick Fury Died!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; AIM tries to assassinate Nick Fury, but Captain America manages to stop their Mecho-Assassin. Guest appearances by Hawkeye, Goliath (Henry Pym), Wasp, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, and Hercules. Part of the story continues from Avengers #42 and Strange Tales #159. Letter from comics writer Tony Isabella. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 94 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4676056008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Tragedy and the Triumph!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Iron Man saves villagers while battling Titanium Man; Iron Man destroys Titanium Man control center; Titanium Man aims a disintegrator ray at Iron Man. First appearance of Modok in "If This Be... Modok!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Helpless from a paralyzing ray, Captain America is about to be shot by an agent of A.I.M; However, MODOK wants to destroy Cap himself. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 94 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Tragedy and the Triumph!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Iron Man saves villagers while battling Titanium Man; Iron Man destroys Titanium Man control center; Titanium Man aims a disintegrator ray at Iron Man. First appearance of Modok in "If This Be... Modok!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Helpless from a paralyzing ray, Captain America is about to be shot by an agent of A.I.M; However, MODOK wants to destroy Cap himself. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 96 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4676056009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Deadly Victory!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Iron Man is assisted in his battle with Grey Gargoyle by SHIELD agent Sitwell. "To Be Reborn!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Now that his secret identity is known to all, Captain America falls prey to various assassins; The Sniper appears. Ad for Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 97 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4676056010

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Coming of... Whiplash," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Jasper Sitwell tries to remove Iron Mans helmet, but cant; Tonys cousin Morgan Stark tells the Maggia he can get them Iron Man, who battles Maggia goons. "And So It Begins--!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Two men from a crime syndicate attack Captain America; Black Panther visits an outpost, but finds that the men guarding have been wiped out; SHIELD Agent 13, Caps lover, disguises herself as a female spy called Irma Kruhl before going on a dangerous mission. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) UK Edition 33UK GD- 1.8

1/2" Spine split from top. Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other. Water damage.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "I was Trapped in the Chamber of Fear!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A man tries to pitch to Stan Lee the story of a blackmailer who becomes trapped within a mystic ruby as an agent of Fate to direct recently departed souls to their destination; Stan rejects the story as too outlandish even for Tales of Suspense and the man leaves the office. "Bird Talk" text story. "The Mystery of the Tax Collector from Space!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A failed actor finds a spaceship with a dead pilot and uses it in an attempt to con the authorities; The ship is actually a decoy, and is retrieved by the aliens to get a human specimen for their zoo. "The Secret of the Mirage," art by Don Heck; A doctor goes to the Middle East to treat the local people; He is attacked by bandits for curing the local sheikh, and chased into a desert mirage, which takes him to a utopian world. "Where Is the Wommelly?", script by Stan Lee (signed), art by Steve Ditko; An alien armada attempts to conquer Earth, but is driven off; One of the ships is damaged and forced to land on Earth, its pilot an outcast forever on the planet; The military is convinced they will capture the alien at any moment since it must be of monstrous appearance. 36 pgs., full color

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 271 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1246216006

Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Joe Sinnott. Iron Man guest stars in "Like a Diamond in the Sky!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson (breakdowns) and Tony DeZuniga (finished art), inks by Tony DeZuniga; Thor, along with the Avengers and Nick Fury with SHIELD are planning to take out FAUST; Thor and Iron Man transport inside FAUST, while the rest of the heroes prepare Project 13 in case they fail; Thor and Iron Man begin to be assaulted by the multiple defenses of FAUST; FAUST reveals that it has absorbed the contents and properties of the chest that was stolen by Stilt-Man, and, if they attack, it will fire a laser designed to destroy New York; Then Iron Man has figured it out and attacks. Appearances by Nick Fury and the Avengers (Captain America, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, Wonder Man, and the Beast). Cameos by Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, Daredevil, Captain Marvel, Nova, and Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu. Hostess snack cakes ad with Hulk. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.