THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN ##29
Marvel Comics • The Invincible Iron Man Vol. 1
Writer
Allyn Brodsky
Interior Artist
Don Heck
Cover Artist
Don Heck (pencils), Mike Esposito (inks)
Publication Date
Sept 1970
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Iron Man travels to South America to stop the villainous Controller and his 'Slave Disc' devices. This issue features the storyline 'Cry Revolution!' and includes an appearance by Marian Peyer.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear and structural damage visible. Significant vertical tear/missing piece on the right edge of the front cover near the midpoint. Severe spine stress with color-breaking ticks throughout. Corner rounding and blunting at all corners. Visible creasing across the bottom right corner and general surface scuffing/soiling.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (if 2.0): $25 - $35. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the value of the book in this condition.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade copies (FN 6.0) are approximately $25-$30; low-grade copies such as this generally sell for under $10 in bulk lots or bargain bins.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services (shipping, handling, and grading fees) is significantly higher than the current market value of a 2.0 copy of this non-key Bronze Age issue.
Notable Features
Includes a classic Don Heck cover; features The Controller as the main antagonist. Standard 15-cent price point for the era.
Authentication Notes
Appearance matches standard 1970 Marvel production including age-appropriate paper oxidation (visible on the edges) and Ben-Day dot printing patterns. No signs of restoration visible, though structural integrity is compromised by the right-edge tear.