Iron Man #1 CGC 3.5 – 1968 Marvel Silver Age Premiere Issue

Iron Man #1 CGC 3.5 – 1968 Marvel Silver Age Premiere Issue

Iron Man #1 is a major 1968 Marvel Silver Age key and the premiere issue of Tony Stark’s first solo series. Presented here as a CGC graded 3.5 Universal Label copy with Cream to Off-White Pages, this is a cornerstone book for Iron Man, Avengers and classic Marvel collectors.

After years of appearing in Tales of Suspense, Iron Man launched into his own ongoing title with this landmark first issue. The story continues from Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1, with the origin of Iron Man retold, both noted directly on the CGC label. This is one of the essential Silver Age Marvel #1 issues and a key part of Tony Stark’s publishing history.

Key Details

• Title: Iron Man #1
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Cover Date: May 1968
• Grade: CGC 3.5
• Page Quality: Cream to Off-White Pages
• Era: Silver Age
• Label: CGC Universal Grade
• Story: Archie Goodwin
• Art: Gene Colan and Johnny Craig
• Cover Artist: Gene Colan
• Key Significance: First issue of Iron Man’s 1968 solo series
• Story Notes: Story continued from Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1; origin of Iron Man retold
• Featured Character: Iron Man / Tony Stark

Why It Matters

Iron Man #1 is one of the key Marvel launch books from the late Silver Age, marking the moment Tony Stark moved from shared anthology billing into his own headline title. For collectors, that makes it far more than an early Iron Man issue: it is the start of the original solo run and a major milestone in the character’s publishing timeline.

This issue also ties directly into Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1, creating a neat 1968 bridge between Marvel’s anthology era and the launch of two solo titles. With a Gene Colan cover, Archie Goodwin story and the origin retold, this is a strong entry-point copy for anyone looking to own a genuine Iron Man Silver Age #1 without paying high-grade money.

Creators

• Writer: Archie Goodwin
• Interior Art: Gene Colan and Johnny Craig
• Cover: Gene Colan
• Editor: Stan Lee

Collector Notes

• CGC graded 3.5 Universal Label copy.
• First issue of Iron Man’s 1968 solo series.
• Origin of Iron Man retold.
• Story continued from Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1.
• Classic Gene Colan cover.
• Please note: the CGC case shows visible Newton rings on the front of the holder. This is a common optical effect in the slab and does not affect the comic itself.
• Strong fit for Iron Man, Avengers, Marvel #1, Silver Age and early solo-title collections.

Shipping

This CGC slab will be packed securely by Collector Cartel and shipped protected, with care taken to keep the graded comic safe in transit.