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Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 6 GD/VG 3.0

"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

"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) 15 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

"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 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and 3 wraps detached at one staple.

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 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold 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) 20 VG 4.0

3/4" tear from bottom.

"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) 26 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Oakland.

Label #0098986017

"Duel In A Dark Dimension!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by Don Heck and Johnny Craig. The Collector wants to add the Freak (aka Happy Hogan) to his intergalactic collection! So the ancient elder of the universe abducts Pepper Hogan to lure her husband and Iron Man to his spaceship. After the Collector captures Happy, he proposes a trade to Iron Man. If Shell-head can obtain the solar sword from the dark dimension, the Collector will release both Pepper and Happy. Will the golden avenger betray Val-Larr, the owner of the solar sword, in order to save his friends? 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 38 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Oakland.

Label #0098987009

"When Calls Jonah!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema. Tony Stark hires a new employee with a criminal past, but it's possible the new employee, Frankie Majors, may have been framed. Iron Man investigates the situation and quickly runs afoul of Jonah! 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 50 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4316962015

"Deathplay!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. During a news media interview, Tony Stark is seized by Princess Python's pet snake! Tony breaks free and now Princess Python must face Iron Man! Shell-head and the pet python engage in a death duel over a vat of acid! Which one is going to take the fatal plunge? Meanwhile, Marianne is continuing to have terrifying visions of a being called the Cyborg-Sinister. 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 51 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4745073003

"Now Stalks the Cyborg-Sinister!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. The Cyborg-Sinister attacks Stark Industries in Long Island! Iron Man quickly arrives on the scene for a one-on-one fight to the death! Will Marianne's frightening vision come true? Meanwhile, Tony and Marianne have a big argument and call off their engagement. 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 54 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4575299003

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.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0249482004

"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) 55 GD/VG 3.0

"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) 72 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4585264001

"Convention of Fear!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. While on a business trip to Southern California, Tony Stark decides to attend the San Diego Comics Convention...and he goes incognito as Iron Man! However, the Black Lama is lurking in the shadows at the convention and convinces Man-Bull, the Melter, and Whiplash to fight Shell-head. (Notes: Various Marvel bullpen members are depicted in the story including Roy Thomas. Neal Adams is credited with drawing part of the top panel of page 14. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 81 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4443218022

"War of the Mind-Dragons!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by Chic Stone and Vince Colletta. It's the final showdown between Iron Man and Firebrand to decide the fate of the Black Lama's kingdom! Can Shell-head defeat one more super-villain and bring the Black Lama saga to a close? (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #2.) 32 pages, full color Cover price $0.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 98 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4756976014

"Sunfire Strikes Again!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Sunfire. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Don Perlin. Tony's heart is becoming dangerously weak, but there is no rest for the wicked. The fiery mutant known as Sunfire is running wild and Tony must don the armor of the Guardsman to try and stop him. But, does this armor and Tony's heart have enough power to make it through the fight? Plus, who is the mysterious puppet master pulling the strings behind the scenes? 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 102 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4753234009

"Dreadknight and the Daughter of Creation!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito and Pablo Marcos. Cover by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. In the courtyard of Castle Frankenstein, the armored avenger and Frankenstein's monster go down to defeat at the hands of Dreadknight! And unceremoniously the invincible one and his 19th century ally are dragged off in chains to the castle dungeons! When Dreadknight visits the dungeon and harshly interrogates the Baroness Victoria von Frankenstein, the cursed creation of Victor Frankenstein breaks free! And now Dreadknight faces the dreadful consequences of his actions! Will Iron Man and Frankenstein's monster flip the script the second time around? Origin of Dreadknight. Cameo appearances by Jasper Sitwell, Madame Masque (as Krissy Longfellow), and Jack Hart. Flashback cameo by Doctor Doom. (Notes: Dreadknight appears next in the second issue of the Black Knight (1990 1st series) Limited Series. The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 104 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3961561016

"Triad!" Part 2 of 5. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Frank Giacoia. The golden avenger is reeling after Midas' stunning takeover of Stark International last issue! Fortunately, Tony has the loving arms of Madame Masque to help him regain his bearings! But someone else wants the comforting arms of Whitney Frost too! In a surprising development, SHEILD agent Jasper Sitwell attacks Shell-Head at the Stark family home! But Iron Man doesn't want to waste time with the love-struck agent, he wants to get his company back! Perhaps Madame Masque can sooth the situation! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien, Marianne Rodgers, and Jack of Hearts. Flashback cameos by Spymaster and the Minotaur. First 35¢ issue. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Cupcakes featuring Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 125N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. "The Monaco Prelude" Part 3 of 5. Guest-starring Captain America and Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang). 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. In a shocking development, Iron Man killed the Carnelian ambassador with an inadvertent repulsor ray blast last issue. And now Tony Stark must hand over his armor to the police and figure out what to do next! With assistance from Ant-Man and the Sentinel of Liberty, Tony learns that a mysterious man in Monaco is responsible for the deadly malfunction of his armor! So the golden avenger (sans armor) and Rhodey fly to Monte Carlo to clear Iron Man's name! This won't be Tony's typical vacation on the French Riviera! Cameo appearances by the Beast, Falcon, Ms. Marvel, Vision, Wasp, Whiplash, Ed Koch, Bethany Cabe, and Justin Hammer. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0151327005

Direct 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) 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) 154 CGC 9.6 JSA Romita Jr

Paper: White

John Romita Jr. Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4742180004

"The Other Side of Madness!" Story by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita, Jr., Dan Green, Bob Layton, and Chic Stone. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton. The Unicorn is back, and he's crazier than ever. Shell-head and the Unicorn battle on the docks of Long Island. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 157N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4520270009

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Newsstand Edition. "Spores!" Part 2 of 2. Story by David Michelinie and Alan Kupperberg. Art by Dan Green and Alan Kupperberg. Cover by Bob Layton and Alan Kupperberg. Iron Man is transported to an alien ship in outer space and forced to battle mysterious energy spores. (Notes: This issue includes a one-page pin-up of Iron Man by Jack Abel and Bob Layton. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 362,541; average paid circulation 177,520.) Cover price $0.60.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 189 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4316303022

"A Thing That Bores From Within..." Part 1 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. The relationship between Tony Stark and James Rhodes continues to deteriorate! And Rhodey, still plagued by headaches, thinks the ex-Shell-Head is trying to subvert his career as Iron Man! While Tony is shocked to learn that Rhodey has joined the West Coast Avengers! But before the former friends can resolve their growing differences, a new super-foe attacks: the Termite! This intrusive villain is trying to destroy an electronics company for which Circuits Maximus has a contract! And the golden avenger must root him out! Does Iron Man have an exterminator on speed dial? First appearance of the Termite. Cameo appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Morley Erwin, and Obadiah Stane. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 197N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4751848006

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Newsstand Edition. Secret Wars II crossover. "Call Him... Thundersword!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by John Byrne, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Story continues from Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) #1. Several minutes after being detained at the local jail, Thundersword breaks free! And now Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) must corral him again! But this time without help from the X-Men or Captain America! Realizing the difficulty of his task; Shell-Head contacts his friends for assistance! Clytemnestra and Tony suggest leading the new super-villain to the Busta Point power plant...and giving him a mega-jolt of electricity! Will that be enough to take down Thundersword? Meanwhile, Obadiah Stane finally succeeds in capturing Bethany Cabe! And Tony Stark will stop at nothing to get her back! Appearance by Morley Erwin. (Note: This story was reprinted in 2009 in the Secret Wars II Omnibus hardcover.)32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 213 CGC 9.6 SS Layton

Paper: White

Signed by Bob Layton on 10/09/10.

Label #0171199005

"Fortune's Child" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Dominic Fortune. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Pencils by Javier Saltares. Inks by Kyle Baker. Cover by Bob Layton. After the apparent death of his father last issue, Jerry Fortunov decides to carry on his dad's legacy and become the new Dominic Fortune! And against the advice of Clytemnestra, he quickly seeks out Simon Steele for revenge! But the young Dominic is a novice in the superhero game! Fortunately though, the armored avenger is available to assist! Will Shell-Head's added power prevent tragedy from striking the Fortunov family? Revenge can be a deadly game! Appearances by Jim Rhodes and Elena von Lundt (aka the second Sabbath Raven). Final appearance of Jerry Fortunov. (Note: Dominic Fortune's saga continues in Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st series #71.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 238 CGC 9.6 SS Guice

Paper: White

Signed by Butch Guice on 06/14/11.

Label #1049279008

"Two Live or Die in L.A.!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Jackson Guice (pencils) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Jackson Guice and Bob Layton. In downtown Los Angeles the Rhino busts Blizzard out of city lockup! Tony Stark hears about the jailbreak on the radio, but he has too much personal business going on to intervene! His first priority is meeting with Captain America to mend fences following their altercation during the Armor Wars. After visiting with Cap, the Stark Enterprises CEO learns that the Rhino is tearing up LAX! So the armored avenger rushes to the airport to lock horns with the rampaging Rhino! And as shown on the cover, it's a fiery fight! Cameo appearances by Madame Masque, Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Kathy Dare, Mrs. Arbogast, and the Ghost. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man (1996 2nd Series) 1A CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Portacio Portacio

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Verified Sig: Whilce Portacio.

Label #19-2286342-010

Heroes Reborn. "Heart of the Matter!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Story by Jim Lee and Scott Lobdell. Art by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams. Witness the rebirth of the Invincible Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk! The greatest heroes of the Marvel Universe (The Avengers and the Fantastic Four) perished in battle with the mutant menace known as Onslaught. However, their story goes on. Told in the tradition of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, modern comics legend Jim Lee (X-Men and WildC.A.T.s) re-imagines the Golden Avenger and Green Goliath for the new millennium. Cover price $2.95.

Iron Man (2026 Marvel) 5F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Fornes Variant Cover.

Label #4746493017

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Joshua Williamson (A) Carmen Carnero (CA) Jorge Fornes ADVANCED IRON MAN ATTACKS! Madame Masque and A.I.M. have won. They unleashed their very own battle armor made from the new technology built by the "new Tony Stark" and now it wants to kill the real Tony Stark. Tony must confront his own nightmares before he can survive. But even if he makes it out of this one alive…he will witness the creation of his newest enemy! 32 pages, T+, full color Cover price $4.99.

Iron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

From The Collection of David Parsow, Stan Lee's Personal Tailor.

Label #1255764001

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett. "The Torrent Without - The Tumult Within!," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man escapes from the trap set up by Whiplash and the Big M when a cadre of AIM agents attacks the Maggia's gambling ship. "Call Him Destiny... or Call Him Death!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Namor battles Destiny, the villain recounts his past connection to Namor's father. Pre-dates both Iron Man #1 and Sub-Mariner #1; Iron Man story continues in Iron Man #1, while the Sub-Mariner story continues in Sub-Mariner #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

The Bob Gale "Back in Time" Collection.

Label #4617801004

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Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett. "The Torrent Without - The Tumult Within!," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man escapes from the trap set up by Whiplash and the Big M when a cadre of AIM agents attacks the Maggia's gambling ship. "Call Him Destiny... or Call Him Death!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Namor battles Destiny, the villain recounts his past connection to Namor's father. Pre-dates both Iron Man #1 and Sub-Mariner #1; Iron Man story continues in Iron Man #1, while the Sub-Mariner story continues in Sub-Mariner #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) 1 VG+ 4.5

Water spots.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett. "The Torrent Without - The Tumult Within!," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man escapes from the trap set up by Whiplash and the Big M when a cadre of AIM agents attacks the Maggia's gambling ship. "Call Him Destiny... or Call Him Death!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Namor battles Destiny, the villain recounts his past connection to Namor's father. Pre-dates both Iron Man #1 and Sub-Mariner #1; Iron Man story continues in Iron Man #1, while the Sub-Mariner story continues in Sub-Mariner #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Corner piece missing from front cover.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett. "The Torrent Without - The Tumult Within!," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man escapes from the trap set up by Whiplash and the Big M when a cadre of AIM agents attacks the Maggia's gambling ship. "Call Him Destiny... or Call Him Death!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Namor battles Destiny, the villain recounts his past connection to Namor's father. Pre-dates both Iron Man #1 and Sub-Mariner #1; Iron Man story continues in Iron Man #1, while the Sub-Mariner story continues in Sub-Mariner #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) 1 GD 2.0

2 3/4" Spine split/tear from top. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett. "The Torrent Without - The Tumult Within!," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man escapes from the trap set up by Whiplash and the Big M when a cadre of AIM agents attacks the Maggia's gambling ship. "Call Him Destiny... or Call Him Death!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Namor battles Destiny, the villain recounts his past connection to Namor's father. Pre-dates both Iron Man #1 and Sub-Mariner #1; Iron Man story continues in Iron Man #1, while the Sub-Mariner story continues in Sub-Mariner #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Jackpot and Black Cat (2024 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Torque Variant Cover.

Label #4431500024

Written by Celeste Bronfman. Art by Emilio Laiso. Cover by Elizabeth Torque. LUCK BE THE LADIES! The most exciting new hero in the Marvel U, JACKPOT, A.K.A. Mary Jane Watson, gets her first action-packed limited series as a super hero alongside the other best female character in comics, BLACK CAT! When someone blackmails Black Cat into a public and blatant crime spree, Jackpot comes to her aid! What classic Spider-Villain is behind the blackmail?! Someone with history with at least one of our titular heroines! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Jeff the Landshark (2025 Marvel) 4D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

NetEase Variant Cover.

Label #4653117007

Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Tokitokoro. Cover by Netease Games. JEFF'S NOT DINO-ING AROUND! Jeff is portalling far and wide to catch the shadow demon tarnishing his good-boy name after wrapping up in Madripoor, but he may have bitten off more than he can chew when he ends up in the Savage Land! In a place where dinosaurs run wild, it'll take our favorite land shark and K-pop ice queen LUNA SNOW to bring the chill. 28 pgs, FC, All Ages. Cover price $3.99.

JLA Avengers (2003) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4724885013

Written by KURT BUSIEK; Wraparound cover & art by GEORGE PÉREZ THE EVENT 20 YEARS IN THE MAKING!·WITH APPEARANCES BY EVERY AVENGER & JLA MEMBER ... EVER! THE WAIT IS OVER! The most eagerly anticipated comic book crossover of all time has finally arrived, with alternating Prestige Format issues by Marvel & DC Comics! What cataclysmic threat could endanger two universes - and dwarf the combined power of both Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the World's Greatest Super-Heroes? The world finally learns the answer in September 2003! 48 PGS./PRESTIGE FORMAT/MARVEL PG...$5.95 UPC: 5960605369-00111 Cover price $5.95.

JLA Avengers (2003) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4724885014

Written by KURT BUSIEK Cover & pencils by GEORGE PÉREZ. The most eagerly awaited story in comics' history continues! Featuring EVERY character who has ever been a member of both teams. Can you successfully identify every character featured? The Avengers and the JLA have confronted their foemen - now it's time to party! But as echoes of the past intrude on the present, something is terrifyingly wrong. Co-published by DC Comics! FC, 48pg/MARVEL PSR (3 of 4) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

JLA Avengers (2003) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4724885012

WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ Celebrate the finale of the biggest crossover in comics history! The World's Greatest team-up of Earths' Mightiest Heroes climaxes with the fate of both universes hanging in the balance! This one is crammed full of everything you read comics for. Cover price $5.95.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 15 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Sol Brodsky. "Satan Can Wait," art by Paul Reinman; When a man enters a bar and, as a gag, offers a skeptic a contract for his soul for one million dollars, the skeptic signs it. "Killer in the House" text story. "Till Death Do Us Part," art by Vic Carrabotta; A man finally works up the nerve to strangle his cheating wife but an atomic war breaks out, and the two of them find their bodies fused together by atomic radiation. "The Face That Followed," script by Paul S. Newman, art by Al Luster; An escaped convict vows to haunt a hermit who has murdered him after ascertaining where his stolen loot was buried. "Bewitched," art by Mannie Banks; In 1686 a man asks a woman to marry him and is turned down so he plants evidence to get her condemned as a witch. "The Man Who Was Nobody," script by Paul S. Newman, art by Ed Winiarski; A Martian sleeper agent is eradicated when his usefulness is ended due to incarceration in an asylum. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 41 VG 4.0

Cover by Bill Everett. "I Switched Bodies," art by Reed Crandall; An old scientist invents a machine that can transpose minds into other bodies but he makes the mistake of picking as his victim an ex-con on the way to meet with his parole officer. "He Came From Nowhere," art by Gray Morrow; Time-traveling government agents go back to the past in order to duel it out over a scientist's work. "TV Invasion" text story. "Prison Without Bars," script by Carl Wessler, art by Ed Winiarski; A criminal is set free from jail if he agrees to a form of behavioral control by hypnotism ala "A Clockwork Orange." "The Unseen," art by Mac L. Pakula; Invisible visitors to Earth arrive in a flying saucer. "The Perfect Hideout," art by Syd Shores; A fleeing dictator thinks he will hide out on an island and then fly back to the mainland when his pursuers have given up looking for him, but his associates have drained the plane of fuel. "The Swirling Mist!," script by Carl Wessler, art by Joe Sinnott; A man finds himself on a steamboat that transports him through time. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 43 GD- 1.8

1" Spine split from top.

Cover by Carl Burgos. "It's Waiting For Me," art by Jay Scott Pike; A man and his dog have a recurring nightmare in which some hostile presence is waiting for him just around a bend in the road; His wife dislikes the dog as its cries during the dreams disrupt her sleeping. "The Invisible Woman"; An invisible female terrorist strikes in the heart of a Communist country. "The Third Ear," script by Carl Wessler, art by John Forte; A convict with a device that lets him read minds acts as a stoolie for the prison warden. "The Secret of the Strange Stone," pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Ralph Mayo; A man finds a meteorite that gives off rays that make things disappear. "Living Portrait" text story, art by Al Williamson. "The Panhandler," script by Carl Wessler, art by Bernard Baily; A panhandler robs time-travelers from 1991 and is arrested for passing counterfeit bills. "Ghost Ship," script by Carl Wessler, art by Jim Mooney; Modern day pirates are thwarted in their efforts by a ghost ship. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 60B VG- 3.5 White Box Variant

Marvel White Box Variant. The white box is probably the result of a similar type error discovered in the production run and would have been "Fixed" by printing a white box to cover over the error. "Bombu, The Witch Man" with pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; "We Were Trapped with the Silent Monster" (art by Don Heck?); "I Found the Things from Nowhere" with pencils by Kirby; "I Turned into a Martian" with art by Steve Ditko; and a two-page text story, "The Swami." Kirby cover pencils. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1972 2nd series) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4753254012

Cover by Gil Kane and Tom Palmer. Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper!, script by Robert Bloch (original story) and Ron Goulart (adaptation), art by Gil Kane and Ralph Reese; The notorious murderer Jack the Ripper has survived into the present day, remaining young due to the human sacrifices he regularly performs. More Than Blood!, script by George Alec Effinger, art by Billy Graham; The best student athletes of Westfield Heights High School are struck down one by one by an unknown illness. The Girl Who Couldn't Die, art by Mort Lawrence; A scientist attempts to reanimate his dead lover. After years of failed attempts he succeeds, but she kills herself at the sight of his decades-old body. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Journey into Mystery (1972 2nd series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4735136020

Cover by Rich Buckler and Mike Esposito. He Who Hesitates..., art by Al Eadeh; A hesitant professor finally decides to kill the man who's moving in on his wife, but he waits a little too long and the other man pushes him off the cliff instead so that he can marry the professor's wife. The Strange Case of Mr. Whimple!, art by Fred Kida; A thief attacks a man who always carries a box around on his shoulder and kills him; When he gets the box open, he is startled to see that he has killed one head but not the other and runs into the path of an oncoming train. Indoor Sport!, art by Sam Kweskin; A female ghost acquires pictures of men from potential suitors and throws darts into them to inflict pain and death upon the men in revenge for a man who once jilted her. The Tough Guy, script by Stan Lee, art by Joe Maneely; A muscleman gets pistol-whipped and winds up in the hospital; He overhears a conversation between two doctors about a serum that toughens the body so he decides to take it and turn to crime with his powerful body. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Journey into Mystery (1972 2nd series) 7 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. The Scorpion Strikes!, art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; A scorpion is mutated by radiation and grows giant, gaining an evil intelligence; It is transformed back with another burst of radiation after being tricked into position by a hypnotist. Won't You Step into My Parlor...??, art by and Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Herr Krumhausen prepares a giant room to deceive a business competitor into believing he has shrunk to miniature size, only to really shrink himself. Take a Chair, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A furniture maker gets more than he bargained for when he attempts to eliminate a rival chair producer and finds out he is an alien in disguise creating robotic spies on humans. Ad for Monsters Unleashed and Vampire Tales. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 6 GD+ 2.5

New Black Panther stories begin. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. The "Panther's Rage" saga starts here in Panther's Rage, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson; On his return to Wakanda, the Panther learns that one of the mountain villages is in revolt, led by a man calling himself Erik Killmonger (first appearance); The Panther confronts Killmonger at Warrior Falls, where the Panther is defeated and thrown from the top of the falls. Map of the Land of the Wakanda by Don McGregor. Double Danger! (reprinted from Lorna, the Jungle Girl 6, March 1954), script by Don Rico, art by Werner Roth; Lorna is impersonated by an imposter. Ad for FOOM! Friends of Ol' Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 11 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4690946022

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. The Black Panther stars in Panther's Rage part 6, "Once You Slay the Dragon," script by Don McGregor, breakdowns by Billy Graham, finished art by Klaus Janson; The Panther and his security forces invade N'jadaka; The Panther solves the murder of Zatama by Tanzika. Letter from writer and editor Ralph Macchio. 2-page backup, A Compendium of Pantherish Clues, script by Don McGregor and Jim Salicrup (text), pencils by Gil Kane and Billy Graham, inks by Klaus Janson; Summary of murder clues; panels reprinted from Jungle Action #9 and 10. The original cover layout for Fantastic Four 52 by Jack Kirby/Joe Sinnott. Marvel Value Stamp. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 14 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Pablo Marcos. The Black Panther stars in Panther's Rage part 9, "There are Serpents Lurking in Paradise," script by Don McGregor, pencils by Billy Graham, inks by Pablo Marcos; The Panther pursues Killmonger and his assassins into Serpent Valley, where he fights and kills a theropod-like dinosaur. Letter from comic book writer Peter B. Gillis. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Justice Comics (1948) 39 VG- 3.5

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Cover pencils by Sol Brodsky. Stories by Carl Wessler and unknown. Art by Louis Ravielli, Tony Mortellaro, Ed Goldfarb and Carl Burgos. Every case taken from real life! Every case as thrilling as a newspaper headline! True cases proving justice always wins! In this issue: "Morrison's Mob" with art by Louis Ravielli; "Death of a Stool Pigeon" by Carl Wessler and Tony Mortellaro; 2-page text story "Sabotage," reprinted from Crime Fighters (1948 Marvel) #10 (original title: "Danger Rides the Rails"); "Terror Stalks the Streets!" with art by Ed Goldfarb; and "The Gas Chamber" with art by Carl Burgos. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.