Tales of Suspense featuring The Power of Iron Man ##58
Marvel Comics • Tales of Suspense Vol. 1
Writer
Iron Man story: Stan Lee | Captain America story: Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Iron Man story: Don Heck | Captain America story: George Tuska
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby, Sol Brodsky
Publication Date
October 1964
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A classic Silver Age crossover event featuring a battle between Iron Man and Captain America. After a misunderstanding, the two Avengers clash. This issue also contains the backup story 'The Watcher Shall Save the World!' and begins a sequence of iconic Captain America solo stories.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks; blunting at all corners; noticeable edge wear along the right side; darkening/soiling on the white areas of the cover; small crease on bottom right corner; likely minor tanning of interior pages.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $200 - $350 | Graded (estimated 4.0): $400 - $550
Recent Sales
Recent 4.0-5.0 graded copies have sold between $450 and $700. Raw copies in mid-to-low grade typically hover around $250.
Grading Recommendation
Yes, it is worth grading due to the significance of the cover and the Iron Man vs. Captain America meeting. A professional clean and press would likely improve the appearance and secure a grade in the 4.5-5.0 range, protecting its value as a Silver Age key.
Notable Features
First meeting and battle between Iron Man and Captain America; Kraven the Hunter appearance (cameo); Silver Age Marvel key issue.
Authentication Notes
The 12-cent cover price, aged paper texture, and specific dot-matrix printing visible in the color-shaded areas are consistent with 1964 Marvel Silver Age production. No obvious signs of restoration or reproduction visible from the image.