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Iron Man (1968 1st Series) National Diamond comic books

  • Issue #42NDS
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) National Diamond 42NDS
    • Water damage.

    National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. "When Demons Wail!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by George Tuska and Frank Giacoia. Tony Stark is still in Washington D.C. trying to defend the quality of Stark Industries' products, when a new villain called Mikas takes control of Marianne Rodgers and her psychic powers! Now Iron Man must battle Mikas to free her! Last 15ยข issue. (Note: According to the story, the woman on the cover should be Marianne Rodgers; however her hair is colored red.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #47NDS
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) National Diamond 47NDS
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. Barry Smith art. Origin retold. "Why Must There Be An Iron Man?" Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Barry Smith and Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane. These are difficult days for Tony Stark as many people around him are questioning the purpose of Iron Man following the death of Kevin O'Brien. However, after lengthy soul-searching, Tony decides he is not going to quit being Iron Man. Note: This issue features the retelling of the origin of Iron Man. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #54NDS
    Iron Man (1968 1st Series) National Diamond 54NDS
    • Paper: White
    • "National Diamond Sales" Insert
    • Label #4048240010

    National Diamond Sales Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Sub-Mariner and Iron Man do battle. 1st appearance of Moondragon as Madame MacEvil. "Sub-Mariner: Target for Death!" Story by Mike Friedrich and Bill Everett. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. It's a cataclysmic confrontation between Iron Man and the Sub-Mariner off the coast of Seattle! One of the heroes is being forced to fight against his will, but which one? And once the battle moves underwater, does Shell-Head have a chance to defeat Namor? First appearance of Moondragon as Madame MacEvil. Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Joey Cavalieri. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.