About the item: This Superior Iron Man #1 blank sketch cover is signed by hand legendary comic creator Larry Lieber (see below for bio), who co-created three of the five founding members of the Avengers (Iron Man, Thor, and Ant-Man). It nm/mint and undisplayed condition and it will be shipped with the utmost care. Please note- the signature is real. It is the actual, hand-signed signature of Lieber. It is not a pre-printed signature on the comic. About Larry Lieber: Larry Lieber (1931 - ) is both a comic artist and writer and is best known for co-creating Iron Man, Thor, and Ant-Man. He is the younger brother of Stan Lee. Under Stan's plots, Lieber scripted the debut origin stories (as well as early appearances) of Thor (Lieber's first Super Hero work, co-created with Jack Kirby) in Journey into Mystery, Iron Man (co-created with Kirby and Don Heck) in Tales of Suspense, and Ant-Man (co-created with Kirby) in Tales to Astonish. Lieber not only scripted the stories but created the names of each characters respective alter egos: Don Blake, Tony Stark, and Henry Pym. He also introduced other key elements of the marvel universe - the mystical metal "uru", of which Thor's hammer Mjolnir is made, introduced Loki, Odin, and Balder, as well as their home, Asgard; and the Bifrost. He also wrote the very first solo Dr. Doom story and introduced Peter Parker's late parents. ~Certificate of Authenticity/Provenance: Excepting pack-pulled autograph trading cards, CGC Signature Series, signed Sideshow prints, and like collectibles, all autographed items Vault Collectibles sells were personally witnessed, by myself, being signed by the writer, artist, or celebrity in question. No third party is involved. Further, art sketches - and most published original art I sell - were obtained directly from the artist themselves. For buyers desiring this guarantee in written form, this statement guarantees that the above referenced item is as stated in the listing description. A screen capture of the completed auction page, which includes this statement of provenance, may be saved by the buyer as a digital file or print off in hardcopy form. As this serves as written proof of said guarantee, no physical documentation will be included in the package when the item is mailed. J. Brian O?Bryant VaultCollectibles dba as empire.auctions