Similar to comic books, oa pages from the first appearance 1st app issue of a prominent character command higher prices than pages from surrounding issues in the same run. In general, the most collectible comics are those published between 1938 and 1979. The golden avenger is knocked out by gas while back on the. He is one of the most popular marvel comics characters, and first appeared in the early 1960s. This is on the assumption that the artistic team working on the 1st app issue is the same as that on the surrounding issues. Was iron man 55 really thanos true first appearance. Their debut in 1961 helped to usher in a new age of superheroes but combine it with shows like lost in space, where its not just one person on an adventure, but an entire family.
The comic book character iron man first appeared in 1963 the black sabbath song iron man was released in 1972 so the characters name could not have come from the song. The first issue of both avengers and xmen fetched record prices at a highly anticpated auction of highgrade silver age comics held by heritage auctions on july 26 x. He shows up late in the story line and ony has one full panel and a. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. My life flashed before my eyes at the thought of damaging it. The issue begins with iron mantony stark having just escaped a deathtrap by the maggia in time to save jasper sitwell from whiplash, when he is hit by a. His creation is credited to writer stan lee, who plotted the first story. Number date titlenotes g vg f vf nm m 1 1963 spiderman spiderman vs. Hulk for all the variations of the subject on the site. Starks super hero identity led him to become a founding member of the avengers. A look inside the worlds largest comic book collection. Iron man 1968 comic read iron man 1968 comic online in.
Most are not rare comic books, but still collected. List of first appearances in marvel comics publications. The inaugural issue of action comics marked the first appearance of. The buzz around iron man made his debut issue from 1963, tales of suspense no.
Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. The character was cocreated by writer and editor stan lee, developed by scripter larry lieber, and designed by artists don heck and jack kirby. I just recently re read iron man 55 and realized that this might not really be the true first appearance of thanos. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet.
Iron man is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. But earlier, shorter stories appeared in tales of suspense. Iron mans first appearance on television and in animation was starring in the recurring iron man segments of the 1966 series the marvel superheroes show, alongside. He shows up late in the story line and ony has one full panel and a couple of short panels. Key issues, first appearance deadpool, bloodshot, ninjak. This issue, which brings in a cool 150 to 180 bucks near mint, has the pleasure of being the first appearance of power girl, earth2s answer to supergirl. Golden age 1930 1940 silver age late 1950s early 1970s. Get the best deals on iron man bronze age comics 1970 1983. Rare avengers, xmen first issues sell for record prices.
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Avengers movie hype drives record prices for the vintage comics. To understand how much this comic book is worth, a man found this comic book at a garage sale and bought it for six cents. The character was created by writereditor stan lee, developed by scripter larry lieber, and designed by artists don heck and jack kirby, first appearing in tales of. Before spiderman became the star of multiple comic books series, tv shows, and movie. Marvels first family was and always has been the fantastic four. Universe 2011 allnew iron manual 2008 allnew, alldifferent avengers 2015 2016 alpha flight 1983 1994 amazing spider man 1999 20 amazing spider man annual 1964 2018 amazing spider man annual 2012 annihilators. Iron man 281 marvel comic book covers which of the modern age comics are worth the most. The 20 most expensive comic books in the world 2020. Apr 06, 2018 key issues, first appearance deadpool, bloodshot, ninjak. Legend of the blue marvel 2008 age of heroes 2010 age of innocence. The comicbook character iron man first appeared in 1963 the black sabbath song iron man was released in 1972 so the characters name could not have come from the song. Iron man s first explosive appearance by stan lee and jack kirby. Iron man for all the variations of the subject on the site. There are lots of other iron man comics, and you should definitely have us appraise them if they are in really nice shape look like they have hardly been read.
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