*Alan Class Reprints: Long-time visitors to our site will remember that we’ve been selling the Printing Plates from Alan Class’s Private Archive for many years. Although they ran out last year, there has always been the possibility of a few more being located with the co-operation of Alan himself. Many years ago we sold the set for Creepy Worlds #32, reprinting Fantastic Four #1, the most valuable Alan Class comic. We’re now delighted to unveil Sinister Tales #23, the second most valuable in that it reprints both the cover and lead story of Tales Of Suspense #39, the first appearance and origin of Iron Man.

The set comprises the lead printing plates used in the original comic’s colour cover printing, a copy of the comic printed with these plates and a signed certificate of authenticity signed by Alan Class himself. These are packaged in a special protective presentation case. There are also a host of extras that come with this set. Full details follow.

SINISTER TALES #23 COMIC AND PLATE SET £2,000
*Comic VG. Vibrant colour, totally unmarked except for tiny monogram above logo. 3 cm spine split to base of front cover. Crisp pages; virtually no creasing or glue puckering. Reprints 1st appearance and origin of Iron Man from Tales Of Suspense #39, plus Atlas, pre-hero Marvel, Charlton (1 Ditko). High resolution images of the comic are available on request.
*Colour cover plates: 3. Among the best of all the plates we’ve seen in terms of definition and still imbued with the colour inks used in the printing process.
*Signed certificate of authenticity
*Presentation case
*Extra: High quality glossy colour photo of Alan Class with the comic and plates.
*Oprional bonus package: At no extra charge, Alan Class will sign (and dedicate if required) the comic and/or photo for the buyer. There will also be an opportunity for the buyer to meet Alan online via Zoom for a half hour question and answer/chat session. (The buyer must have access to the required technology for this.)
*Free UK postage and packing, fully insured. (Not available for postage to an address outside the UK, sorry).
Remember: This is a unique opportunity – there’s only one of these in the world!