L'Invincible Iron Man ##16
Editions Heritage • L'Invincible Iron Man (French translation)
Writer
Mike Friedrich
Interior Artist
George Tuska
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler & Frank Giacoia
Publication Date
1970s
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (French translation format special)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
French translation of American Marvel comics material featuring Iron Man in classic 1970s conflict storylines against villains or rival forces, corresponding to translated content from the US Iron Man series of that era.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0) to Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine roll, corner rounding and blunting, surface wear, minor creasing near edges, tanning/yellowing of the newsprint cover, and light general shelf wear consistent with vintage bagged European reprint editions.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25 USD; Graded: Not typically professionally graded due to foreign reprint market values.
Recent Sales
Similar vintage French Éditions Héritage Marvel reprints generally sell in the $10 to $30 range depending on the specific issue and localized demand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional third-party grading (CGC/CBCS) as the grading and encapsulation costs would exceed the potential market value increase for this specific foreign reprint edition.
Notable Features
Editions Heritage Canadian/French language reprint featuring localized titles, translated dialogue balloons, and translated captions while retaining classic American interior and cover artwork (specifically crediting Buckler and Giacoia on the cover).
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic with standard vintage newsprint paper stock characteristics, authentic Éditions Héritage logo box at the top left, and appropriate French translated typography typical of 1970s Canadian/European comic licensing.