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SOLD ON: Friday, 06/06/2014 3:00 PM
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs
Origin & 1st app of Iron Man (Tony Stark); Jack Kirby cover; Steve Ditko art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)
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Origin & 1st app of Iron Man (Tony Stark); Jack Kirby cover; Steve Ditko art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)Tony Stark makes his first appearance in this classic collectible from 1963, in which the playboy munitions tycoon is wounded and taken captive while helping the U.S. government fight the Vietcong—before escaping by constructing an armored battle suit. (The outfit also slows the approach of some shrapnel inching toward Stark's heart.) Iron Man would go on to launch the start of Marvel Studios in 2008, with Robert Downey Jr.'s popular portrayal keeping fans speculating that the character might return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Who would have thought that this cult figure, Iron Man, considered a minor-league hero, would go on to almost single-handedly reboot the entire Marvel franchise on the big screen? Yet, he did, and legions of shellhead fanatics can now bask in the knowledge that they were the amongst first to realize the character's potential. Dark and worldly, like a James Bond in armor, Tony Stark is one of the most fascinating and compelling character creations to come from the fertile minds of Stan Lee and the Marvel bullpen, and his debut appearance has become one of the hottest keys on the market as a result. Long considered one of the toughest of Marvel first appearances to track down, this very fine copy should be just the thing for key fans looking to complete their runs of first appearances, it is a must-own for anyone serious about Marvel collecting in general.
Overstreet Guide 2013 F/VF (7.0) value = $6,000
Artists Information
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King.
Eugene Jules Colan was an American comic book artist best known for his work for Marvel Comics, where his signature titles include the superhero series Daredevil, the cult-hit satiric series Howard the Duck, and The Tomb of Dracula, considered one of comics' classic horror series. He co-created the Falcon, the first African-American superhero in mainstream comics, Carol Danvers, who would become Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel, and the supernatural vampire hunter Blade.
Don Heck was an American comics artist best known for co-creating the Marvel Comics characters Iron Man and the Wasp, and for his long run penciling The Avengers during the Silver Age.