Iron Man (1968 1st Series) comic books

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) 2 VG/FN 5.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

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) 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- 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 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 4.0

"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) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #1029030004

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) 10 VG+ 4.5

Water damage. Lateral spine break.

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) 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 6.0

"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) 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) 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 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) 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) 47 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4485887004

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.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 54 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

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) 54 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

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) 150N FN+ 6.5

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) 203 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4500669016

"The Maze" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Henry Pym. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Mark Bright, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Iron Man and Bethany Cabe return to Los Angeles to finally rest after their long ordeal on the east coast! However Clytemnestra stops by Tony's temporary lodgings and tells him that his missing fortune has been found! Inauspiciously though, his bank accounts are locked by a self-destructing computer program! And Shell-Head must physically enter the late Obadiah Stane's computers to save his wealth! With time running out, Iron Man calls upon Henry Pym to shrink him, so he can go after his fortune in Ant-Man style! In the meantime, Madame Masque rushes to L.A. to save Tony! But from whom... Bethany? Flashback cameos by Obadiah Stane and Dr. Atlanta. First 75¢ issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 212D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4500669019

Direct Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover - "Precious Legacy" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Dominic Fortune. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Pencils by Dwayne Turner. Inks by Scott Williams. Cover by Mark Bright and Joe Rubinstein. Dominic Fortune (aka David Fortunov) is still searching for Simon Steele and Sabbath Raven! And when he learns that they are in California, he rushes to the west coast despite the protests of his son Jerry! Once there Dominic tracks Steele to an electronics trade show where Tony Stark's new company has an exhibit! And that's a good thing! Because once Iron Monger shows up, the aging brigand-for-hire will need Iron Man! Appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Jim Rhodes, and Elena von Lundt. Flashback cameos by Sabbath Raven and Spider-Man. (Note: Dominic Fortune previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st series) #10.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 274 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4500669025

"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.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 304N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4075487003

Newsstand 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.