"Unconquered Is the Unicorn!" — Archie Goodwin & Johnny Craig fire on all cylinders.
A top-tier late Silver Age entry from the early Iron Man run, pairing Goodwin’s clean storytelling with Johnny Craig’s crisp draftsmanship. The issue stands out for its kinetic cover — Tony Stark under pressure, the Unicorn tearing through the frame — and for its blend of Cold War paranoia and high-tech spectacle that defined Iron Man’s late-’60s stride.
📚 Contents
Cover — Johnny Craig
A sharp, cinematic composition with heavy inks and clean panel balance. Craig brings a touch of EC precision to Marvel’s house style.
“Unconquered Is the Unicorn!” — Script by Archie Goodwin; Art & Cover by Johnny Craig
Tony Stark attends a scientific conference at the Alpine Lodge when the armored Unicorn storms in mid-broadcast. Caught without his armor, Stark ducks into action, transforming into Iron Man for a bruising showdown. What begins as a spectacle turns into a psychological test of control and identity — two men in suits of power, both running on desperation and design.
Bonus Features:
Letters Page: Includes correspondence from future comics historian Peter Sanderson.
House Ad: Full-page teaser for Silver Surfer #1 (1968) — a nod to Marvel’s expanding cosmic reach.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
VF/NM (9.0) — Clean, sharp copy with exceptional gloss and strong color saturation. Corners firm and nearly square. Spine tight with only two faint stress marks visible under light. Pages are off-white to white, supple, and complete. No restoration, trimming, or discoloration. Presents as a high-end example of late Silver Age Marvel — near display-grade quality with unbeatable visual pop.
"Unconquered Is the Unicorn!" — Archie Goodwin & Johnny Craig fire on all cylinders.
A top-tier late Silver Age entry from the early Iron Man run, pairing Goodwin’s clean storytelling with Johnny Craig’s crisp draftsmanship. The issue stands out for its kinetic cover — Tony Stark under pressure, the Unicorn tearing through the frame — and for its blend of Cold War paranoia and high-tech spectacle that defined Iron Man’s late-’60s stride.
📚 Contents
Cover — Johnny Craig
A sharp, cinematic composition with heavy inks and clean panel balance. Craig brings a touch of EC precision to Marvel’s house style.
“Unconquered Is the Unicorn!” — Script by Archie Goodwin; Art & Cover by Johnny Craig
Tony Stark attends a scientific conference at the Alpine Lodge when the armored Unicorn storms in mid-broadcast. Caught without his armor, Stark ducks into action, transforming into Iron Man for a bruising showdown. What begins as a spectacle turns into a psychological test of control and identity — two men in suits of power, both running on desperation and design.
Bonus Features:
Letters Page: Includes correspondence from future comics historian Peter Sanderson.
House Ad: Full-page teaser for Silver Surfer #1 (1968) — a nod to Marvel’s expanding cosmic reach.
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
VF/NM (9.0) — Clean, sharp copy with exceptional gloss and strong color saturation. Corners firm and nearly square. Spine tight with only two faint stress marks visible under light. Pages are off-white to white, supple, and complete. No restoration, trimming, or discoloration. Presents as a high-end example of late Silver Age Marvel — near display-grade quality with unbeatable visual pop.
