Lot of 10 Silver Age Iron Man Comic Books (Issues #26-35)
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Welcome, true believers! Today we're looking at a fantastic slice of Marvel history: a consecutive run of ten issues of 'The Invincible Iron Man,' spanning numbers 26 through 35. These action-packed books hit the newsstands between June 1970 and March 1971, placing them right at the tail end of the Silver Age and the dawn of the Bronze Age of comic books.
This era was a dynamic time for Tony Stark, and these covers, featuring the classic red and gold armor, are a testament to the vibrant, energetic art style that defined Marvel during this period. We see Iron Man squaring off against a rogues' gallery of villains, from the mind-bending Controller to the fiery Firebrand and the elusive Spymaster.
Now, let's talk condition. These are raw, ungraded copies, meaning they haven't been slabbed by a professional grading service. Looking closely at the covers, we can see typical signs of age and handling: some edge wear, spine ticks, and minor creasing. This is completely normal for comics that were actually read and enjoyed over fifty years ago. I'd estimate the overall condition of the lot to be in the Good to Very Good range.
While this run doesn't contain any massive, high-dollar key issues, consecutive runs from this era are always popular with collectors looking to fill gaps in their collections. Based on the visible condition, I'd place a conservative auction estimate for the entire lot between $150 and $300. It's a great little collection that really captures the spirit of early 70s Marvel!
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Item Report
Lot of 10 Silver Age Iron Man Comic Books (Issues #26-35)
By:Marvel Comics Group (Stan Lee, Don Heck, George Tuska, etc.)
Style:Comic Books
Origin:United States
Materials:Paper, ink
Age:1970-1971
Condition:Good to Very Good (raw, ungraded; visible edge wear, spine ticks, and some creasing)
Value:$150 - $300 (for the lot, assuming mid-grade condition)
Maker's Marks / Writing:Marvel Comics Group logo, Comics Code Authority seal, issue numbers, prices, and publication months printed on covers.
Date:2026-07-14 12:30:45.563892
Description:
A collection of 10 consecutive issues of Marvel Comics' 'The Invincible Iron Man', spanning issues #26 through #35. These issues were published between June 1970 and March 1971, falling within the Silver Age of comic books. The covers feature dynamic artwork typical of the era, showcasing Iron Man battling various villains, including the Controller, Firebrand, and Spymaster. The comics are raw and ungraded.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a solid run of early 1970s Iron Man comics. While not containing any major key issues, consecutive runs from this era are desirable to collectors. The value is highly dependent on the individual condition of each book, which appears to range from Good to Very Good based on the provided images.
Individual Images:
whole lot of 10 comics
front cover issue 26
front cover issue 27
front cover issue 28
front cover issue 29
front cover issue 30
front cover issue 31
front cover issue 34
Provenance:
None provided.
Condition:
Good to Very Good (raw, ungraded; visible edge wear, spine ticks, and some creasing)
Identification Score: 100%
The items are clearly identifiable as specific issues of Marvel's Iron Man comic book series based on the cover art, titles, issue numbers, and publication dates.
Authenticity Score: 100%
The comics appear to be authentic vintage printings. The wear, paper quality, and printing style are consistent with comic books produced in the early 1970s. There are no obvious signs of them being modern reprints.
Image Memory Note
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Keywords
Iron Man, Marvel Comics, Silver Age, Comic Books, Stan Lee, Vintage Comics, Lot, Run
The report was edited after initial Artmink draft. Original AI draft preserved in Artmink audit history.
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