TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959-68) #39
CGC VG: 4.0
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SOLD ON: Friday, 12/17/2021 7:01 PM
$13,500
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMIC BOOK IMPACT: rating of 10 (CBI)
COMMENTS: ow/white pages
1st appearance of Iron Man (Tony Stark) w/ origin; Jack Kirby cover; Steve Ditko art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)
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1st appearance of Iron Man (Tony Stark) w/ origin; Jack Kirby cover; Steve Ditko art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)
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ow/white pages
1st appearance of Iron Man (Tony Stark) w/ origin; Jack Kirby cover; Steve Ditko art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)
Tales of Suspense #39 became an instant classic collectible with the first appearance of Iron Man in 1963. "Iron Man is Born!" has playboy munitions tycoon Tony Stark jaunting off to Vietnam, only to be wounded and taken captive by the enemy — before escaping by constructing an armored battle suit. (The suit's magnetized arc reactor also slows the approach of some shrapnel inching toward Stark's heart.) This same story would become a major part of the Iron Man film that launched Marvel Studios in 2008.
At the time, there was a lot of doubt about how Iron Man would play in theaters. The character was really one of the few options left to Marvel after they'd licensed Spider-Man, the X-Men, and more heroes to other studios. (Marvel even had to buy the rights to Iron Man back from New Line Cinema.) Robert Downey Jr.'s popular portrayal would ground the massive success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now collectors are seeing renewed interest in both Iron Man and Tony Stark after the announcement that Robert Downey Jr. was returning to the MCU as Dr. Doom — in both the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
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Iron Man appears for the first time in Tales of Suspense #39 from March 1963. This copy earned a 4.0 Universal Grade from CGC with off-white to white pages. The classic Jack Kirby/Don Heck cover looks stunning here, showing off Iron Man's patented original armor. A slight tear in the top left corner and some spine stress cannot detract from the historic significance and beauty of this book. Iron Man has appeared in countless comics, cartoons, and video games since his inception, as well as becoming the cornerstone of the MCU, played by international superstar Robert Downey Jr. Having appeared in dozens of movies, many of which are in the highest-grossing of all time, Tony Stark has rightfully earned his spot as one of the most beloved characters in comicdom, and it all starts here in Tales of Suspense #39.
Overstreet Guide 2021 VG (4.0) value = $4,100
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1st appearance of Iron Man (Tony Stark) w/ origin; Jack Kirby cover; Steve Ditko art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)
Tales of Suspense #39 became an instant classic collectible with the first appearance of Iron Man in 1963. "Iron Man is Born!" has playboy munitions tycoon Tony Stark jaunting off to Vietnam, only to be wounded and taken captive by the enemy — before escaping by constructing an armored battle suit. (The suit's magnetized arc reactor also slows the approach of some shrapnel inching toward Stark's heart.) This same story would become a major part of the Iron Man film that launched Marvel Studios in 2008.
At the time, there was a lot of doubt about how Iron Man would play in theaters. The character was really one of the few options left to Marvel after they'd licensed Spider-Man, the X-Men, and more heroes to other studios. (Marvel even had to buy the rights to Iron Man back from New Line Cinema.) Robert Downey Jr.'s popular portrayal would ground the massive success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now collectors are seeing renewed interest in both Iron Man and Tony Stark after the announcement that Robert Downey Jr. was returning to the MCU as Dr. Doom — in both the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
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Iron Man appears for the first time in Tales of Suspense #39 from March 1963. This copy earned a 4.0 Universal Grade from CGC with off-white to white pages. The classic Jack Kirby/Don Heck cover looks stunning here, showing off Iron Man's patented original armor. A slight tear in the top left corner and some spine stress cannot detract from the historic significance and beauty of this book. Iron Man has appeared in countless comics, cartoons, and video games since his inception, as well as becoming the cornerstone of the MCU, played by international superstar Robert Downey Jr. Having appeared in dozens of movies, many of which are in the highest-grossing of all time, Tony Stark has rightfully earned his spot as one of the most beloved characters in comicdom, and it all starts here in Tales of Suspense #39.
Overstreet Guide 2021 VG (4.0) value = $4,100
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.