L'Invincible Iron Man #No 31
Editions Héritage • L'Invincible Iron Man (French-Canadian Series)
Writer
Gerry Conway
Interior Artist
George Tuska
Cover Artist
Gil Kane / Bill Everett
Publication Date
April 1974 (estimate based on Heritage schedule)
Cover Variant
French Canadian Newsstand Edition (Format Special)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A French translation of The Invincible Iron Man #131. Features a classic battle between Iron Man and the Hulk. Iron Man attempts to restrain a rampaging Hulk in an urban setting, leading to a clash of tech versus raw power.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; corner blunting at the bottom right; light surface scuffing and edge wear; slight rounding of the top left corner; minor ink transfer/soiling on the white border.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30 USD | Graded: $60 - $85 USD
Recent Sales
Heritage editions typically sell for 20-40% of their US counterparts (Iron Man #131). Comparable French copies in mid-grade range from $10 to $25 in recent eBay auctions.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The costs of CGC submission plus international shipping would likely exceed the final market value of this specific foreign edition.
Notable Features
Foreign language (French) edition for the Quebec market. Reprints artwork from US Iron Man #131. Features a 'Format Special' banner and price variant (35c).
Authentication Notes
Authentic Editions Héritage production. Features the correct 'EH' logo in the top left corner and era-appropriate matte paper stock typical for mid-70s Canadian reprints.