Iron Man

Hero for Hire (1972) #1

First Appearance: Luke Cage (Power Man) — first appearance

The first appearance of Luke Cage, Power Man — the first Black superhero to star in his own Marvel Comics title. A historically significant Bronze Age key that has surged in value and cultural importance alongside Luke Cage's Netflix series and MCU appearances. Archie Goodwin and George Tuska created a character who has become one of Marvel's most enduring heroes.

Civil War (2006) #1

The opening issue of Marvel's landmark Civil War event by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven. The Superhuman Registration Act divides the Marvel Universe as Captain America and Iron Man lead opposing sides in a conflict that reshapes Marvel continuity for years. One of the best-selling Marvel events ever published.

Avengers (1963) #1

First Appearance: Avengers (founding team)

First appearance of the Avengers — Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man, and Wasp unite for the first time. Written by Stan Lee with art by Jack Kirby. One of the most important team debut issues in Marvel history.

Civil War (2006) #1 (Turner Variant)

Michael Turner variant cover of Civil War #1, the opening issue of Marvel's landmark 2006 event by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven.

Wolverine (1988) #1

First Appearance: Wolverine ongoing series debut

First issue of Wolverine's first ongoing solo series by Chris Claremont and John Buscema. Following on from the acclaimed 1982 limited series, this launched Logan's decades-long solo title and remains a major collector key.

Wolverine (1982) #1

First Appearance: Wolverine solo series debut

First issue of Wolverine's first solo limited series by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller. Wolverine travels to Japan and confronts his past in this landmark story that defined the character for decades.

Tales of Suspense (1959) #39

First Appearance: Iron Man (Tony Stark)

First appearance of Iron Man (Tony Stark). Captured by enemy forces and forced to build a weapon, Tony Stark instead builds a suit of armor to escape. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber with art by Don Heck and Jack Kirby. One of the most valuable Silver Age keys.

Tales of Suspense Facsimile Edition (2020) #39

First Appearance: Iron Man (Tony Stark)

Facsimile edition of Tales of Suspense #39, the first appearance of Iron Man. A faithful reprint of the landmark 1963 original.

Tales of Suspense (1959) #52

First Appearance: Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff)

First appearance of Black Widow as a Soviet spy and antagonist to Iron Man. Written by Don Rico with art by Don Heck. A major Silver Age key that predates her evolution into one of Marvel's greatest heroes.

Iron Man (1968) #55

First Appearance: Thanos, Drax the Destroyer — first appearances

The first appearance of Thanos — the Mad Titan and the greatest villain in the Marvel Universe — along with Drax the Destroyer. Written by Jim Starlin, this Bronze Age key has become one of the most sought-after first appearances in all of comics following the MCU Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame films. Near-mint copies have sold for over \$100,000.