*Marvel: We turn now to the early career of the Golden Avenger Iron Man, back when he really was gold. In Tales of Suspense #41, in his third ever appearance, Iron Man encountered Dr Strange, but not the one you’re thinking of. This one was a super-villain who could control electricity with his mind, pre-dating the Master of the Mystic Arts; unsurprisngly, Carl Strange has not reappeared since. Issue #47 featured the debut of a more famous member of Iron Man’s rogues’ gallery, the Melter, who would return many times to plague both Iron Man and the Avengers as a member of the Masters of Evil.
PICTURED: TALES OF SUSPENSE
#41 FA+ p £115 Pence printed, worn spine with chip out and off both staples leading to staples-sized holes. Cover image unmarked but for faint dust shadow along right edge. Pages attached at centrefold. Tanned edges to interior covers; pages are pretty good. SOLD
#47 GD- p £115 Pence printed, cover and spine worn with small colour-breaking creases. Staples attached throughout. Pages are okay with some wear and foxing at edges. Tanned edges to interior covers. A tired copy.