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Iron Man #53

Marvel · Series began 1968 · December 1972

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WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

Black Lama (Jerald, Marvel) — introduction

Dates

Cover date: December 1972
On sale: August 29, 1972
Pages: 36

Values

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Editions and covers (2)

Copies of #53 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Original edition20¢ cover
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UK pence edition0.06 GBP cover

British

Printed cover price 0.06 GBP.
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Creators

pencils: Gil Kane, George Tuska, Jim Starlin, Mike Plooginks: Frank Giacoia, Vince Colletta, Mike Ploogletters: Sam Rosen, Artie Simekscript: Mike Friedrich, Stan Lee

Stories

The Black Lama! · 20 pages

Publisher’s description

Iron Man battle with Raga continues! Will Tony Stark be able to overcome the fiery forces of the living volcano? Or has his luck run out when the Black Lama appears! The fate of man rests in his hands!

Characters

Tony StarkIron ManBlack LamaJerald

Reprinted in

Essential Iron Man (2000), Marvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man (2003), The Invincible Iron Man Omnibus (2008), Iron Man Epic Collection (2013)