Who gave Iron Man life?
In Tales of Suspense 39, Iron Man was created and published on January 1, 1963. Iron Man’s built by a team of four persons. Stan Lee devised the initial narrative while his brother Larry Lieber authored it, making him the writer and editor of the first Iron Man appearance. Another is that Don Heck drew it, and lastly, on the team was Jack Kirby, the designer of Iron Man’s fantastic battle suit.
The Birth of Iron Man
Anthony “Tony” Stark demonstrates a breakthrough in a carefully guarded lab to US military defense authorities. Tony Stark invented micro-transistors, which allow him to lift and transform objects into lethal weapons. Stark dazzles the ladies with his swashbuckling appearance, sizeable personal fortune, and military command with his latest advancements.
Why is it so uncommon?
It’s challenging to find an authentically signed copy of both brothers’ Tales of Suspense 39 comic book, and Larry rarely attends signing events.
So this comic book is considered one of the most valuable comic books of all time, and it can now gain higher value in the market.
What is it currently worth?
The Tales of Suspense #39 CGC 9.6 has sold for #375,000 in Comiclink. The top-grade given to any copy of this comic book is 9.6 by CGC. There are only three copies graded CGC 9.6 and nothing higher.
Tales of Suspense #39 was the second-highest price ever paid for a Silver Age comic, back of the Amazing Fantasy #15 CGC 9.6 $1.1 Million in 2011, but before the Fantastic Four #1 CGC 9.4 $300,000 back in 2011.
So today, even in the poorest condition, Tales of Suspense #39 (First Iron Man) can cost good money. If this comic’s NM/MT 9.8 record went on sale today, expect it to bring at least $450K-500K.
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