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Silver Age Marvel Comics The Invincible Iron Man #26–35 Complete Run (15¢ Issues)
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Well now — here we have a terrific slice of Marvel’s Silver Age swagger: The Invincible Iron Man issues #26 through #35, each proudly bearing that classic 15¢ cover price. This is early 1970s Tony Stark — still very much in the Don Heck visual era — battling Firebrand, the Controller, the Spymaster, and even tangling with the Zodiac Key alongside Nick Fury and Daredevil.
Issue #27 stands out as the first appearance of Firebrand, giving this run a key-issue anchor. These books sit right at the tail end of the Silver Age, on the cusp of Bronze — a transitional period collectors love for its bold covers and increasingly complex storytelling.
They’re standard newsprint interiors with color litho covers, saddle-stapled — exactly what we want to see. Period advertisements, including Hot Wheels Sizzlers and correspondence school ads, support early 1970s authenticity.
Condition-wise, I’m seeing edge wear, corner rounding, and some light creasing. They present nicely, but they’re not high-grade gems. And since we don’t see every back cover or indicia page, they remain ungraded raw copies — always a factor.
A word about copies.. Bronze and late Silver Age Marvel books are frequently reprinted, and modern facsimiles can confuse newer collectors. Always verify indicia and page quality before paying premium prices.
At auction, this group would likely realize $400 to $800 depending on final grade verification. Solid, nostalgic, and historically rich.
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Item Report
Silver Age Marvel Comics The Invincible Iron Man #26–35 Complete Run (15¢ Issues)
By:Marvel Comics; writers include Archie Goodwin; artists include Don Heck and others (period contributors)
Style:Silver Age Superhero Comic Books
Origin:United States
Materials:Newsprint paper interiors with color lithographic printed paper covers, saddle-stapled
Age:Circa 1970–1971 (Silver Age)
Condition:Good to Very Good (visible edge wear, corner rounding, light creasing; not professionally graded, back covers/interiors not fully shown)
Value:Auction estimate (if authentic originals, mid-grade average): $400–$800 for the group; if lower grade overall: $200–$350. If later reprints: $20–$60 for the group.
Maker's Marks / Writing:Marvel Comics Group logo; 15¢ cover price; issue numbers 26–35; Comics Code Authority seal; cover blurbs including 'Introducing... Firebrand!', 'The Controller Lives!', 'Beware the Mark of the Mechanoid!', 'Guest-Starring: Nick Fury and the Man Called Daredevil!'
Date:2026-02-25 05:22:56.106066
Description:
A group of ten original Marvel Comics issues of The Invincible Iron Man, numbers 26 through 35, each priced at 15¢, published circa 1970–1971. Notable covers include #27 (first appearance of Firebrand), #28 (The Controller), #29 (“Cry Revolution!”), #30 (Monster of Death), #32 (Mark of the Mechanoid), #34 (Spymaster), and #35 (Zodiac Key, guest-starring Nick Fury and Daredevil). All bearing the Comics Code Authority seal.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a desirable Silver Age run of The Invincible Iron Man spanning issues #26–35. The 15¢ cover price, Marvel Comics Group branding, and Comics Code Authority stamps are consistent with early 1970s originals. Issue #27 (first appearance of Firebrand) adds key-issue appeal. Condition appears to range from Good to Very Good overall, with visible edge wear, corner rounding, minor creasing, and light surface wear. Back covers and interiors are not fully shown, so condition cannot be completely verified. As a matched run from a transitional early-1970s period, it has solid collector interest, especially if unrestored and complete.
Individual Images:
group front covers overview
open interior ads spread
Iron Man #26 front cover
Iron Man #27 front cover
Iron Man #28 front cover
Iron Man #29 front cover
Iron Man #30 front cover
Iron Man #31 front cover
Iron Man #32 front cover
Iron Man #34 front cover
Iron Man #35 front cover
group display of selected issues
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Good to Very Good (visible edge wear, corner rounding, light creasing; not professionally graded, back covers/interiors not fully shown)
Identification Score: 98%
Issue numbers, cover art, price, month, and Marvel trade dress are clearly visible and match documented Silver Age Iron Man issues #26–35.
Authenticity Score: 85%
Based on visible 15¢ cover prices, period-correct ads (Hot Wheels Sizzlers, correspondence schools), aging to paper tone, and consistent Marvel indicia style, these appear to be original early 1970s printings. However, interiors and indicia pages are not shown, so reprint status cannot be ruled out with absolute certainty.
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Keywords
Silver Age, Marvel Comics, The Invincible Iron Man, Iron Man #27, Firebrand first appearance, 15 cent cover, Bronze transition era, superhero comics, United States
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