Iron Fist

Introduction to Iron Fist

Iron Fist began during the martial arts craze of the 1970s in Marvel’s try-out series Marvel Premiere. Danny Rand (Iron Fist) is the wielder of a mystical force known as the Iron Fist, a talent he acquired from the city of K’un-L’un, a mystical city the only appears every ten year. Early associates include Colleen Wing and Misty Knight. By the late 1970s, Danny and his crew move in with Luge Cage (Power Man #50) and later become the Heroes for Hire.

Brief History of Iron Fist

Iron Fist begins with Marvel Premiere #15 by creators Roy Thomas and Gil Kane. The series ran until Marvel Premiere #25 when it graduated to its own series. It was during this run that most of the Iron Fist mythos was developed for Danny Rand. It also saw two important figures in the Iron Fist family arrive, Colleen Wing (Marvel Premiere #19) and Misty Knight (Marvel Premiere #21). Iron Fist’s first series last for 15 issues. The most significant thing about this run was the first appearance of Sabretooth in Iron Fist #14. More on that later. Iron Fist then met Luke Cage (Power Man) in Power Man #48 and became a regular in issue #50. There are a few more encounters with Sabretooth and X-Men crossovers but no new significant character introductions. The series lasted until Power Man #125. Iron Fist, unlike K’un L’un, didn’t disappear. Guest-starring throughout the Marvel Universe, he has also had several short-lived series right up to the present.

Iron Fist #14 (August 1977) came out with little fanfare to a comic world in the grip of Star Wars mania. The issue is a treasure trove of great work by the top X-Men creators of the day, with vibrant cover art from Dave Cockrum and an interior story by the legendary team of Chris Claremont (script) and John Byrne (artist). The issue is notable for Sabretooth’s first appearance, whose healing powers and the close ties to Wolverine are documented in future issues. In this first appearance, Sabretooth makes enough of an impression that he warrants a rematch to spar with Iron Fist again in future appearances. Iron Fist #14 was the next to last for the character’s initial run. Copies of this issue are not too hard to find, but do command a premium if in nice condition, compared to other comic books from the same era. And the 35-cent variant copy is the third most valuable comic book on the 2019 Overstreet’s Top 25 Bronze Age Comics list, second only to Star Wars #1 for a 35-cent variant copy. With Sabretooth’s significant importance in the MCU and with the added exposure of Iron Fist’s Netflix series, this will be an issue with growing interest from collectors and investors alike.

How much is Iron Fist #14 worth?

According to the 2019 Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide a 9.2 copy is valued at $415. However, if you are lucky enough to own the 35-cent variant, the value spikes to $4,300.

What is the most expensive Iron Fist #14 sold at auction?

In 2016, a 35-cent variant CGC 9.4 copy of Iron Fist #14 sold for the $8,365.

What Iron Fist comics are expensive?

By and large, Iron Fist comics and appearances are inexpensive to collect. The most paid for a regular newsstand copy of Iron Fist #14 in CGC 9.8 is $2,500. Iron Fist’s 1^st appearance in Marvel Premiere #15 in CGC 9.8 sold for $5,497 in 2016. Iron Fist #1 in CGC 9.8 sold for $4,175 back in 2009. And 35-cent variants of Iron Fist #15 and #13, both in CGC 9.4 sold for $3,600 and $1,700 respectively.

Iron Fist #14 Cover Art

The cover art for Iron Fist #14 was created by Dave Cockrum, former Legion of Super-Hero artist and then-current artist on the New X-Men.

Characters from Iron Fist #14

Danny Rand, Colleen Wing, and introducing Sabretooth.

Plot Summary of Iron Fist #14

Danny Rand, the titular Iron Fist, spends most of the issue battling a mysterious group that’s taken him and his friend, Colleen Wing, hostage for reasons unknown. Along the way, Fist has a fierce fight with a new villain. All pretty par for the course, except that the new villain who’s introduced is Sabretooth.

How rare is Iron Fist #14?

With over 4,000 certified copies, and over 1,000 graded 9.4 and above, it not hard to locate.

Original art to Iron Fist #14

Heritage Auctions sold the original art for Iron Fist #14 page 17 for $16,132.50 in 2013. The interior art was provided by John Byrne and Dan Green.

Other valuable Iron First art

The cover to Iron Fist #15 by Dave Cockrum went for $47,800 in 2012. Heritage Auctions also sold the cover to Marvel Premiere #21 by Gil Kane and Tom Palmer for $16,132.50 in 2016. More recently, John Byrne and Dan Green’s work on Iron Fist #15, page 12 sold for $15,600 in 2020.

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