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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 11/94 · DIRECT EDITION
UNIT ECA-002802
IRON MAN #310
Iron Man versus War Machine, conclusion of "Friends… and Other Enemies," leading directly into the Hands of the Mandarin crossover
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | November 1994 | Modern | Direct Edition | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Book is sealed in original polybag with promotional insert (Marvel Action Hour preview) still attached, consistent with a factory-sealed 1994 promo issue. Cover shows sharp corners and clean edges with no visible creases, tears, or spine stress through the bag; slight bend visible at the top edge near the top-left corner. Colors appear bright and unfaded. Interior and back cover could not be assessed due to sealed polybag obscuring full inspection.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $1 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $3 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $65 |
// Archive commentary
Len Kaminski scripts and Tom Morgan supplies art and cover for the second half of "Friends… and Other Enemies," a two-part story carried over from War Machine #8 in which Tony Stark and James Rhodes settle their dispute over the silver-and-gray armor design the hard way. The fight plays out on Stark Enterprises grounds with Bethany Cabe attempting to intervene, and closes with the Mandarin's hand visible behind events; Marvel used the issue as the on-ramp to the Hands of the Mandarin crossover that continued through Force Works #6 and War Machine #9. It is a well-constructed chapter of Kaminski's long run and a functional bridge between titles rather than a debut or origin book.
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-002802 | ~9.2 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
| ECA-002899 | ~9.0 | Direct Edition | AVAILABLE |
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