Tales of Suspense #39 #Marvel Milestone Edition
Marvel Comics • Marvel Milestone Edition: Tales of Suspense #39
Writer
Stan Lee, Larry Lieber
Interior Artist
Don Heck
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby, Don Heck
Publication Date
March 1993
Cover Variant
Marvel Milestone Edition Reprint (Silver Border)
Printing
First Printing (of this edition)
Comic Description
A modern reprint of the historic first appearance of Tony Stark as Iron Man. Included is the origin story where Stark builds the MK I grey armor to escape captivity after being injured by a booby trap in Vietnam.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Visible vertical color-breaking crease on the left side of the silver border. Minor corner blunting on the top left. Slight surface scuffing visible on the silver border area.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $12 to $25 depending on condition. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies typically sell for under $100.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value. The cost of grading (approx $30-$50) often exceeds the market value of the comic itself, especially given the visible crease.
Notable Features
Features a distinctive silver border identifying it as a 1990s Marvel Milestone Edition reprint. Reproduces the 12-cent cover price and original March 1963 content within the silver frame.
Authentication Notes
Genuine Marvel Milestone Edition. Distinguished from the 1963 original by the silver border, 'Marvel Milestone Edition' header, and 1990s era high-gloss paper stock.