Original Iron Man Comic Page Sells for Record $3.875 Million at Auction

The original comic book page featuring the first appearance of the superhero Iron Man sold for a record-breaking $3.875 million at auction. The page is the first from Tales of Suspense #39, published in March 1963 and illustrated by Don Heck. The sale took place on Friday at Heritage Auctions, setting a new world record for original comic art.

Joe Manarino, head of the comics department at Heritage Auctions, highlighted the rarity and historical significance of the piece, noting that very few original Marvel opening pages from that era still exist. Despite the price surpassing three million dollars, six bidders continued competing until the final price was reached.

This sale surpassed the previous record of $3.36 million set in 2022 for an original Mike Zeck illustration from Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #8 (1984), which featured Spider-Man's first black suit. The Iron Man page's sale underscores the growing value and demand for vintage comic art in the collectors' market.