Iron Man: Extremis ##3 of 6

Marvel Comics • Iron Man: Extremis Vol. 4

Iron Man: Extremis

Writer

Warren Ellis

Interior Artist

Adi Granov

Cover Artist

Adi Granov

Publication Date

May 2005

Cover Variant

Regular Direct Edition

Printing

First Printing

Comic Description

Part 3 of the critically acclaimed 'Extremis' storyline by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov. Tony Stark investigates the deadly new nanotechnology known as Extremis, confronting Mallen and dealing with the paradigm-shifting changes it brings to human biology and the Iron Man armor.

Condition & Value

Condition Grade

Near Mint (CGC 9.4)

Condition Details

Very minor spine stress near the top staple, sharp corners, flat cover with good gloss, and no major creases or color breaks.

Estimated Market Value

Raw value: $10 - $20; Graded CGC 9.4-9.6 value: $40 - $75

Recent Sales

Recent raw sales for Iron Man: Extremis #3 generally range between $10 and $25 depending on exact condition and platform.

Grading Recommendation

Not generally worth professional grading fees unless part of a complete Extremis set, as individual issues in the 9.4 range yield low return over grading costs.

Notable Features

Direct Edition with $3.99 cover price and barcode box. Iconic painted cover art by Adi Granov that heavily inspired the MCU Iron Man films.

Authentication Notes

Standard Marvel direct edition barcode box, clear typography, and consistent gloss typical of mid-2000s Marvel modern books with no obvious signs of counterfeiting.

Scanned on 9/15/2026