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Issue: Iron Man #1
Publication Date: May 1968
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Issues: #1 of 332 Issues (794 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Atlas Magazines Inc.
On Sale Date: 02/01/1968
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 18 (2 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched; squarebound (#43)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Disclose Images2
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
Inks over pencils; colors yet to be added. From the collection of David Mandel.
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Big Premiere Issue

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Iron Man [Tony Stark]; A.I.M.; Mordius; Jasper Sitwell; Big M [Whitney Frost]
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagStrange #2 published February 1970
In Issue: FlagIron Man : L'intégrale #4 published March 2011
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Double Feature #19 published December 1976
as Grand Finale! [Story on Interior Page(s)]as splash page
In Content Item: FlagEssential Iron Man #2 published December 2004
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Iron Man #2 published December 2004
as Big Premiere Issue [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man #4 [Regular Edition] published April 2007
as Iron Man #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Gigantic art mural offer!
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Lumen Winter is spelled as "Luman Winter" in the ad copy. Ad for the "White Stallion in the Moonlight" mural.
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Alone Against A.I.M.!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Iron Man [Tony Stark]; S.H.I.E.L.D. [Jasper Sitwell; Nick Fury; Gabriel Jones; Dum Dum Dugan]; Maggia [Big M [Whitney Frost]]; Whiplash [Mark Scarlotti]; A.I.M. [Mordius (introduction)]
First Line: These swirling waves of raw energy pulled me right through the hull of the Maggia's ship--
Synopsis: A.I.M. manages to make three duplicates of the Iron Man armor.
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In Content Item: FlagMarvel Double Feature #18 published October 1976
as Alone Against A.I.M.! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Double Feature #19 published December 1976
as Grand Finale! [Story on Interior Page(s)]pp. 12-17, with cover as splash
In Content Item: FlagEssential Iron Man #2 published December 2004
as Alone Against A.I.M.! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man #4 [Regular Edition] published April 2007
as Alone Against AIM [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Disclose Notes: Story continued from Iron Man & Sub-Mariner (Marvel, 1968 series) #1.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Academy for Home Study
First Line: Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma
Synopsis: Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between pages 3 and 4 of first story.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Marvel Super-Heroes T-Shirts; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
Character(s): Captain Marvel; Spider-Man; Hulk; Iron Man; Thing; Thor; The Fantastic Four; The Avengers; Daredevil
First Line: Marvel super-hero T-shirts
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo for Marvel super-hero t-shirts and sweat shirts and a new Merry Marvel Marching Society membership kit. Between pages 6 and 7 of first story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Joe Weider (photo); Larry Scott (photo); Freddy Ortiz (photo); Ricky Wayne (photo); Chuck Sipes (photo)
First Line: Free! Muscle course that can add 3 inches to your arms fast!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Send for free muscle-building information. Located between pages 6 and 7 of first story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Look, fellows!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad solicits boys to sell GRIT magazine. Between pages 9 and 10 of first story.
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Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: I'm 11 years old... and I sell $75.00 to $100.00 a week
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A collection of classified advertising offering novelties and comic books, located between pages 15 and 16 of first story.
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[untitled]

In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Here it is! Proof positive that the biggest brains at Marvel --- don't know what they're doing!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Items; Stan's Soapbox; The Mighty Marvel Checklist; Let's Meet 26 More M.M.M.S. Members!
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Shop By Mail; Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Real flying models
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A collection of classified advertising offering novelties and stamps.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Liftee Company Height Increase Pads
First Line: Now you can be taller instantly!
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for height increasing shoes from The Liftee Company, located on the top half of the page.
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Stamps; Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (panel background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: New African stamp collection
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: A collection of classified advertising offering stamps, novelties and back-issuecomic books, located on lower half of page.
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The Origin of Iron Man

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Iron Man [Tony Stark] (origin retold); Wong-Chu; Professor Yinsen (death)
First Line: The time: March 1963! The place: a secluded section of the U.S. defense perimeter in Viet-Nam!
Synopsis: A re-telling of Iron Man's origin.
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In Content Item: FlagMarvel Super-Heroes #28 published October 1970
as The Origin of Iron Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Iron Man #2 published December 2004
as The Origin of Iron Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man #4 [Regular Edition] published April 2007
as The Origin of Iron Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Invincible Iron Man #25 [Direct Edition] published March 2008
as The Origin of Iron Man [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Precise Publications
First Line: I'll make you a master of karate
Synopsis: Ad for karate book and life-size practice dummy with coupon, $1.98.
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Iron Man [Tony Stark]; Whiplash [Mark Scarlotti]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from Chris Barth, Richard Carlson, James Held, Mike Tyler, Ellis Whitby, Dennis McConihay, Rachel Presley, and Wilfred Khan.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Sub-Mariner; Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]
First Line: Two more triumphs for Marvel..!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo for Sub-Mariner (Marvel, 1968 series) #1 and Captain Marvel (Marvel, 1968 series) #1 advertised as "now on sale," with covers depicted.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Famous Artists School
Character(s): Norman Rockwell
First Line: We're looking for people who like to draw
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Make money get prizes
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the American Seed Company.

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