Marvel · Silver Age · 1968
Iron Man #1
Marvel · 1968
Noted for: First Iron Man solo series
KEY ISSUERecorded sales · CGC 6 median
$450
1 CGC 6 sale of 2 recorded on eBay · newest Sep 25, 2026
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What is Iron Man #1 worth?
The Iron Man #1 is a Marvel 1968 graded comic. Based on 2 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $400 to $450. Recorded sales include a CGC 6 at $450 and a CGC 8 at $400.
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Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-25. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
| Date | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | CGC 8 | $400 |
| 2026-09-25 | CGC 6 | $450 |
The Iron Man #1 in context
Why collectors care
The first issue of Iron Man's own ongoing series, cover-dated May 1968, after years of sharing Tales of Suspense. It marks the character's graduation to a solo title and is a cornerstone of any Iron Man collection.
How to identify it
Iron Man #1, May 1968. This is NOT Iron Man's first appearance: that is Tales of Suspense #39 (1963), also in this catalog. This is the first solo series.
Common mistakes
Paying a first-appearance premium for a first-solo-series book. The two are very different in price. Also note Iron Man has had several later volume #1s.
Grade considerations
A 1968 book with a bright cover that shows spine color-break clearly. High grade is scarce but attainable; centering is a frequent limiter.
Recorded sales by grade
2 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 2 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 25, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 6 | 1 | $450 | One sale |
| CGC 8 | 1 | $400 | One sale |
Recorded sales by grade · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-25. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 2 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside on this rule for this item.
A comic sale that sold for under a third of the median of this issue's lower-grade sales is also set aside as a probable reprint, facsimile, later printing or restored copy, since a higher grade of the same book should not sell for less. No sales were set aside on this rule for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary was a completed eBay sale, listed by date, grade and price in the sales table lower on this page. Individual listings are not linked. Methodology version 2026.4. Read the full methodology.
Iron Man #1 value FAQ
What is Iron Man #1 worth?+
Based on 2 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $400 to $450.
What grade sells most often for Iron Man #1?+
CGC 6 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 1 sale and a recent median around $450.
What is the highest median grade for Iron Man #1?+
CGC 6 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $450. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Iron Man #1 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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