Iron Man ##248
Marvel Comics • Iron Man Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie
Interior Artist
Bob Layton
Cover Artist
Bob Layton
Publication Date
November 1989
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 2 of the 'Armor Wars II' story. Tony Stark is trapped in a paralyzed body and is forced to confront his past through mental projections. Features cameos/appearances by James Rhodes (War Machine), Mrs. Arbogast, and the Ghost.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, significant corner blunting on the top right, and surface scuffing/glare likely hiding additional minor creases. Some edge wear is visible along the top. The newsstand barcode area appears slightly yellowed.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (9.0+): $30 - $50
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have sold in the range of $80-$100, but lower grades (7.0-9.0) often sell for less than the cost of grading.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The condition appears to be in the mid-grade range (6.0-7.0), and the market value for this specific issue is not high enough to justify the shipping and grading fees.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition (indicated by the barcode in the lower right corner). Features iconic Bob Layton artwork. This issue concludes the 'Freedom?' story arc.
Authentication Notes
The comic displays authentic 1980s newsprint paper and ink saturation. The 'Direct Edition' logo is replaced by a standard UPC barcode. Staple placement and cover gloss are consistent with Marvel manufacturing from 1989.