IRON MAN ##212
Marvel Comics • Iron Man Vol. 1
Writer
Danny Fingeroth
Interior Artist
Don Perlin
Cover Artist
Bob Layton
Publication Date
November 1986
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition - Captain America head in UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the Marvel 25th Anniversary celebration. The plot involves Iron Man (Tony Stark) dealing with Dominic Fortune and the Power Broker. The issue is primarily known for its 'Portrait' style cover featuring the many heroes of the Marvel Universe in the border, common across titles in November 1986.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking creases in the top right and bottom right corners. Heavy blunting of the upper-left and upper-right corners. Visible spine stress marks (ticks), some of which break color. Minor yellowing/tanning along the top edge of the cover. Minor surface scuffing on the flat yellow areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded 9.8: $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies in mid-grade typically sell for $3-$8. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $75 range during anniversary collector surges.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the current market value of a 6.0 condition copy. Only recommended for 9.8 candidates.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary border cover. Features a 'Captain America' head icon in the UPC box, signifying it is a Direct Market edition rather than a Newsstand edition.
Authentication Notes
Original 1986 newsprint interior pages; standard glossy cover stock for the era. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting; consistent with standard Marvel production from the mid-80s.