What Are Your Vintage Iron Man Comic Books Worth?
Finding old Iron Man comic books is pretty common.
He is one of the most popular Marvel Comics characters, and first appeared in the early 1960s.
If you have come across a pile of old Iron Man comics, then use this article to figure out their value. Alternatively, you can ask us to appraise them for you, free of charge.
Tales of Suspense #39: First Appearance of Iron Man
Tales of Suspense #39
Origin and First Appearance, Iron Man
Record sale: $262,900
Minimum value: $2,000
Back in March, 1963, the iconic character first appeared in Tales of Suspense #39.
This is now a well-known origin issue, but finding a nice copy is certainly not easy. With the various Iron Man movies that have hit in the box office, TOS #39 is now an expensive comic.
There are only 45 copies of this comic graded 9.0 or higher, so if you have one in really fine shape, then you're in the money.
Read more about Tales of Suspense #39 values.
Tales of Suspense #40: 2nd Iron Man Comic Book
Tales of Suspense #40
Second Appearance, Iron Man; First Gold Armor
Record sale: $35,000
Minimum value: $50
If you think Iron Man looks a little different in this issue, then you're absolutely right! He gets a gold-plated (and rather bling) makeover in Tales of Suspense #40.
Far more affordable than TOS #39, it may well be worth much more money in the future. This is still a nice find.
Iron Man in Tales of Suspense #41-#47
Click any of the issue #s to see current value.
Tales of Suspense #41
Third Iron Man comic book
Record sale: $24,000
Minimum value: $70
Tales of Suspense #43
1st Kala, Queen of the Netherworld
Record sale: $24,000
Minimum value: $20
Tales of Suspense #45
First appearance of Pepper Potts, Jack Frost and Happy Hogan
Record sale: $16,130
Minimum value: $20
Tales of Suspense #46
First appearance of Crimson Dynamo
Record sale: $12,780
Minimum value: $20
Tales of Suspense #47
First appearance of The Melter
Record sale: $9,560
Minimum value: $10
Tales of Suspense #48: First Red and Gold Iron Man
Tales of Suspense #48
First appearance of new-look red and gold armor
Record sale: $14,470
Minimum value: $10
It's not until Tales of Suspense #48 that Iron Man is changed to his more familiar red-and-gold armor.
Although this is a famous issue, finding a TOS #48 is not going to be a life-changing moment. It could become a future star though...
Tales of Suspense #49
First X-Men crossover into Iron Man comic books
Record sale: $16,730
Minimum value: $40
The next issue, Tales of Suspense #49, is important because it's a crossover comic. Both The Avengers and The X-Men appear in this comic, making it broadly collectible.
Crossover comics are collected not only by fans of the main comic, but also fans of the other 'stars' that appear. This can increase their value.
Iron Man Appearances in The Avengers Comic
Avengers #1
First appearance of the super-team
Record sale: $369,000
Minimum value: $550
Perhaps the most famous Iron Man appearance is in The Avengers #1. Alongside Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man and Wasp, this super-team is anchored by the gold armor Iron Man.
The Avengers movie, as well as multiple "big name" heroes in this issue, make it hugely collectible and valuable.
Avengers #3: Iron Man in Red and Gold Armor
Avengers #3
First appearance of the super-team
Record sale: $18,000
Minimum value: $20
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Not until Avengers #3 do fans see the famous red and gold armor of the "classic" Iron Man.
Apart from Avengers #1 and #4, the earlier issues of this comic are not so valuable. This is still a decent find though.
Avengers #4: Captain America Returns
Avengers #4
Captain America returns
Record sale: $143,400
Minimum value: $390
With the addition of Captain America to the team, Avengers #4 is not only a classic comic book cover, but a strongly collected Iron Man comic book, especially since the movie explosion.
Later Iron Man Comic Books
Iron Man #1 is probably what springs to mind when you think of Iron Man having his own comic books.
But in fact there was a comic book before this one. Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 appeared in April 1968. The story from this book picks up in Iron Man #1.
Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1
Record sale: $40,000
Minimum value: $50
This issue was always going to be a "one shot" -- a comic designed only to launch two other series. The story also continues in Sub-Mariner #1.
Next comes Iron Man's own Issue #1.
Value of Iron Man Comic Books #1 to #55 (1968 Series)
Iron Man #1
Record sale: $26,400
Minimum value: $20
May 1968 saw Iron Man get his very own comic book for the first time. It's still highly collectible, and will probably rise in value in the future.
Iron Man #2
Record Sale: $30,000
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #5
Record Sale: $1,400
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #10
Record Sale: $1,020
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man Comic Books #13
Record Sale: $4,480
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #16
Record Sale: $960
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #21
Record Sale: $850
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #24
Record Sale: $550
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #27
Record Sale: $1,400
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man Comic Books #32
Record Sale: $660
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #35
Record Sale: $310
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #38
Record Sale: $530
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #43
Record Sale: $780
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #46
Record Sale: $1,080
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #47
Origin retold
Record Sale: $2,660
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #48
Record Sale: $1,200
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man Comic Books #51
Record Sale: $3,590
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #54
First Moondragon
Record Sale: $2,950
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #55 Value; First Appearance of Thanos
Iron Man #55
Record sale: $9,000
Minimum value: $100
Iron Man #55 has become a key issue, as it's the first appearance of Thanos in comics, the bad guy in the upcoming movie.
Considering this was published in 1973, it's a highly valuable Iron Man comic book. Whether the price is maintained after the movie hype dies down is another matter.
Iron Man #128
Classic "Demon in a Bottle" Alcoholism Story
Record Sale: $830
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #169
1st Jim Rhodes as Iron Man
Record Sale: $210
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #284
Death of Tony Stark
Record Sale: $180
Minimum Value: $10
Iron Man #304
1st Hulkbuster armor
Record Sale: $350
Minimum Value: $1
Later Valuable Iron Man Comic Books
Invincible Iron Man Volume 2 #8 (2009)
1st Victoria Hand; Variant edition
Record Sale: $80
Minimum Value: $1
Invincible Iron Man Volume 2 #10 (2009)
1st Rescue (Pepper Potts in an Iron Man suit)
Record Sale: $80
Minimum Value: $1
Invincible Iron Man Volume 3 #7 (2016)
1st cameo Riri Williams; becomes Ironheart
Record Sale: $290
Minimum Value: $20
Invincible Iron Man Volume 3 #9 (2016)
1st full appearance of Riri Williams
Record Sale: $730
Minimum Value: $30
Invincible Iron Man Volume 3 #9 (2016)
Variant edition
Record Sale: $4,430
Minimum Value: $60
Dark Avengers #1 (2009)
Granov Variant edition
Record Sale: $1,100
Minimum Value: $50
Invincible Iron Man #500 (2011)
1st Howard Anthony Stark (Tony's real father)
Record Sale: $130
Minimum Value: $1
New Avengers #1 (2015)
1st Tony Ho as Iron Patriot; Piskor Variant edition
Record Sale: $130
Minimum Value: $10
Superior Iron Man #1 (2015)
1st Anthony Stark A.I. appearance; 1st Teen Abomination
Ross sketch Variant edition
Record Sale: $250
Minimum Value: $10
Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #4 (2001)
1st Iron Man (Ultimate)
Record Sale: $45
Minimum Value: $1
Iron Man Tryout Comic: Uncanny Tales #52
Record sale: $200
Minimum value: $15
Uncanny Tales #52 is the oldest of the Iron Man comic book tryouts. Back in February 1957, in the dawn of the Silver Age, this Atlas comic appeared.
It's not worth much, but it's interesting to collectors of Iron Man, and quite an obscure comic to find.
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