Iron Man ##210
Marvel Comics • Iron Man Vol. 1
Writer
Danny Fingeroth
Interior Artist
Ricardo Villagran
Cover Artist
Mark Bright
Publication Date
September 1986
Cover Variant
Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'The Happy Hogan Story!', Spymaster captures Iron Man (Tony Stark), leading to a confrontation where Happy Hogan attempts to rescue his friend. The issue features Spymaster as the primary antagonist.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress/ticks visible along the left edge. Mild corner blunting on the bottom right. Slight color rub on the white background areas. The cover remains bright with good gloss through the protective bag.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $15.00 (Raw); $45.00 - $60.00 (CGC 9.6/9.8)
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-12 depending on shipping. High-grade slabbed copies (9.8) have recently moved in the $70 range, but 8.0-9.0 copies rarely hit the auction block as they are often sold in lots.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading fees plus shipping exceeds the potential market value of an 8.0-9.0 specimen. Only worth grading if it were a flawless 9.8.
Notable Features
Features the Marvel 25th Anniversary top-left border. Captain America headshot in the UPC box indicates a Direct Edition. Part of the 'Iron Man: The Original Avenger' era.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper age Marvel comic. Features the correct 75 cent price point for 1986. Paper stock shows appropriate age-related off-white to cream coloring on the edges. Gloss and ink density are consistent with mid-80s web offset printing.