Marvel · Silver Age · 1963
Tales of Suspense #39
Marvel · 1963
Noted for: Iron Man
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What is Tales of Suspense #39 worth?
The Tales of Suspense #39 is a Marvel 1963 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, recent graded examples have sold for $4,200 to $7,500. CGC 2.0 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recent median around $4,850.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recent sold examples in the same grade.
The Tales of Suspense #39 in context
Why collectors care
Tales of Suspense #39 (1963) is the first appearance and origin of Iron Man, a premier Silver Age Marvel key whose demand tracks the character's screen dominance.
How to identify it
A 1963 first printing at 12 cents, not the facsimile. Confirm the indicia; this is the golden-armor debut.
Common mistakes
The facsimile edition is frequently mislabeled as the original. Restoration is common on this key.
Grade considerations
High-grade copies are genuinely scarce and command large premiums. Page quality and spine condition drive value at the high end.
Sold price summary
6 verified eBay sales from the last 90 days, grouped by grade.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Window
- Last 90 days
- Last checked
- Aug 30, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 3.5 | 1 | $7,500 | N/A |
| CGC 2.5 | 1 | $6,820 | N/A |
| CGC 2.0 | 2 | $4,850 | $4,200 to $5,499 |
| CGC 1.5 | 1 | $4,445 | N/A |
| CGC 1.0 | 1 | $4,300 | N/A |
How this summary is built+
Inclusion
All 6 eBay sold (completed) listings we have for this item from the last 90 days, 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 for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 3.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 1.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 1.0 | 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 traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Tales of Suspense #39 value FAQ
What is Tales of Suspense #39 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded examples have recently sold for $4,200 to $7,500.
What grade sells most often for Tales of Suspense #39?+
CGC 2.0 is the most actively traded grade in the current sample, with 2 sales and a recent median around $4,850.
What is the highest median grade for Tales of Suspense #39?+
CGC 3.5 has the highest median in the current sample at about $7,500. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Tales of Suspense #39 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.
Recent sold listings
Actual graded comic sales on eBay from the last 90 days. Verify each slab before buying.
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