THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN ##126
Marvel Comics Group • Iron Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
John Romita Jr. & Bob Layton
Cover Artist
John Romita Jr. & Bob Layton
Publication Date
September 1979
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct/Whitman Edition based on lack of UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the iconic 'Demon in a Bottle' story arc. Tony Stark is framed for murder after his armor malfunctions and kills a diplomat. He faces off against Justin Hammer.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Not Applicable
Condition Details
The image provided is a digital mockup or a photograph of a '2.5 x 3.5 Magnet for Refrigerators' as indicated by the text at the bottom. It is not an actual comic book.
Estimated Market Value
Magnet value: $5.00 - $10.00. (Original comic value: Raw Mid-Grade $15 - $30; CGC 9.8 can reach $250+)
Recent Sales
Iron Man #126 magnets typically sell for under $10 on retail sites like Etsy or specialized magnet shops.
Grading Recommendation
Do not grade. This is a refrigerator magnet novelty item, not a paper comic book. Professional grading companies do not slab magnets.
Notable Features
Features the debut of Justin Hammer's villa; part of one of the most famous Iron Man storylines. This specific object is a magnet, not a comic.
Authentication Notes
The item is clearly identified in the caption as a 'Comic Book Cover 2.5 x 3.5 Magnet for Refrigerators'. Note the lack of a UPC barcode and the presence of a 'CC' logo in the price box, common for Whitman/Direct editions or reproduction merch.