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GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 123 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D2905B-013

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Introducing a new team of heroes--the Eco-Warriors--and a new team of villains--drug lord Headman and the Headhunters! "Shots in the Dark!" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Randy Emberlin. Plus: a Hawk dossier drawn by Kevin Maguire. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 139 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D2905B-030

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GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 1 of 4 - "Realignments!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Chris Batista. The mighty Megatron arrives at Castle Destro and is not pleased with what he finds. But if Cobra Commander can somehow reason with the Cybertronian giant, Cobra may obtain a powerful new foe that could turn the scales in their war against GI Joe. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 141 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-1D5943E-002

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GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 3 of 4 - "Sucker Punch!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Lieber and William Rosado. As Snake Eyes and Ninja Force attempt to pull Scarlet out of deep cover, Megatron decides to up the ante. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 142 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D5943E-003

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GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 4 of 4 - "Final Transforamtion!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Jesse Orozcor and William Rosado. In the exciting conclusion, Scarlet vs. Megatron?! Believe it. Plus, with the arrival of the Autobots, the Joes may finally have a chance against Cobra and their powerful new ally. But you know Cobra has one last card to play. Don't miss the exciting conclusion to GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 145 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-045

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Cobra Commander wins in "Threads and Resolutions"! Characters: Cobra Commander; Spirit; Mutt; Road Block; Storm Shadow; Hawk; Grunt; Duke; Stalker; Rock 'N Roll; Zartan; Destro; Baroness; Billy; Dr. Mindbender; Sci Fi; Payload; Space Shot; Zarana; Blow Torch; Hardtop; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Jinx; Dojo; Nunchuk. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier and Chip Wallace. Cover by Phil Gosier and Tim Tuohy. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 150 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-19803A9-014

Special giant-sized 150th issue spectacular! The battle you demanded--Snake-Eyes vs. Cobra Commander in "Slam Dance in the Cyber-Castle!" Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier and Crusher Wallace. Plus: Marvel's greatest talents team up for an all-star gallery of your favorite Joes and Cobras, featuring pin-ups by Bret Blevins, Tom Lyle, Pat Broderick, Alex Saviuk, Randy Emberlin, Ron Lim and Sal Buscema. Cover by Phil Gosier and Randy Emberlin. Cover price $2.00.

GI Joe Yearbook (1985 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-3DACC9C-003

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Cover by Michael Golden(front and back). Includes material from GI Joe (1982-1994 Marvel) #1. Featuring everything you need to know about America's favorite heroes! Includes: "Operation Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. The first ever GI JOE adventure, complete and uncut. "The Pit!" From the Top Secret Files of GI JOE: a look at the Joes' old headquarters and their ultra modern new base deep beneath the Chaplains' Assistants School at Ford Wadsworth. "Profiles!" All the inside info on some of your favorite Joes and Cobra agents. And, "GI Joe on Television!" The Joes bring their brand of excitement to the home screen. 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Giant Size Defenders (1974) 3 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-038

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 4 CBCS 7.5 SS Gerry Conway

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 3/13/2022.

Label #22-072EB80-002

3rd appearance of the Punisher in "To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Punisher has discovered that an evil mastermind is testing biological weapons on kidnapped Americans somewhere in South America. After recruiting the web-slinger to help him, the Punisher and Spider-Man break into the offices of the shadowy Deterrence Research Corporation in New York City. However during the attack, the wall-crawler is captured and transported to the death camp of Moses Magnum! Can the Punisher rescue the Amazing Spider-Man and the captive civilians before they meet a horrible fate? First appearance of Moses Magnum. (Note: The Punisher appears next in Marvel Preview Magazine 2.) Back up story: "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man and the Master of the Mystic Arts team up to battle Xandu! Reprinted from Doctor Strange 179. (Notes: The story originally appeared in Amazing Spiderman Annual 2, and was later reprinted in Doctor Strange 179. A reprint of the cover of Doctor Strange 179 is included in the issue.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2CF024C-006

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1CE019B-005

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Guardians of Knowhere (2015) 1F CBCS 9.8 Guillory Variant

Paper: White

Gwen Stacy Variant

Label #0009329-AA-010

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Mike Deodato. Cover by Rob Guillory. A single moon orbits Battleworld. But no, that's no moon. It's a space station. It's Knowhere. The head of a dead Celestial, somehow saved in the universal collapse, a colony brimming with convicts and criminals. The Galaxy may be gone, but that doesn't mean there aren't places that still need heroes. Places that need champions. That need GUARDIANS. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 27 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289ce8f-011

Infinity War Tie-In: Part 1 of 3 - "Back from the Future!" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. The Guardians of the Galaxy travel back in time to the 20th Century and come face-to-face with the Uncanny Inhumans! Plus, the startling secret of Talon is revealed. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2013 3rd Series) 1LSC CBCS 9.6 Brooks Lone Star Variant

Paper: White

Lone Star Exclusive Variant

Label #22-069BD64-018

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Lone Star Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Mark Brooks! (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Steve McNiven There's a new rule in the galaxy: No one touches Earth! No one!! Why has Earth become the most important planet in the Galaxy? That's what the Guardians of the Galaxy are going to find out!! Join the brightest stars in the Marvel universe: Star Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, Groot and--wait for it--Iron-Man, as they embark upon one of the most explosive and eye-opening chapters of Marvel NOW! These galactic Avengers are going to discover secrets that will rattle Marvel readers for years to come! Why wait for the movie? It all starts here! Cover price $3.99.

House of M (2005) 1E CBCS 8.5 SS Stan Lee Madureira WW Chicago Variant

Paper: White

WW Chicago 2005 Exclusive. Verified Signature: Stan Lee. (#100/100).

Label #20-304447C-001

Limited Edition Wizard World Chicago with Joe Madureira cover. This LIMITED edition was a special cover printed for the return of Joe Madureira and Jeph Loeb to Marvel. - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS THE MARVEL EVENT OF THE DECADE IS HERE!! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers!! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN? Well, this time believe it, buster!! NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! 32 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up ...$2.99 please note: Each issue of house of m will have a special variant cover. Cover price $2.99.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-1D0DDD3-008

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0F7594C-021

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-24919FC-006

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Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. 1st appearance of KISS (cameo) in a comic book: Mind-Mush!; Howard wakes up in a jail cell and is set for a day in court?; What crime are they accusing Howard of committing? Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Sore Sir's Apprentices." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-25C913A-017

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"Fowl of Fear!" Insane farmer Mister Chicken has his eyes on Howard and Bev. He thinks they would make good livestock. "From Hell It Cometh...Chair-Thing!" The Kidney Lady hassle Howard and Bev, who end up naked in bed on the final page. Also includes "The $64,000 Desperado!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by Gary Hallgren. Cover price $1.00.

Hulk (2008 Marvel) 1A.D CBCS 5.5 McGuinness Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Centerfold Detached.

Label #23-4154B54-003

Direct Edition with $2.99 cover price. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Cover by ED MCGUINNESS. Superstars JEPH LOEB and ED MCGUINNESS will change the way you see THE HULK! In this startling origin epic, the breathtaking events that ended World War Hulk rocket into this brand-new Hulk title. When one of The Hulk's oldest cast members is murdered, everyone turns to the team of IRON MAN, SHE-HULK and LEONARD SAMSON to solve the grizzly case. All the evidence points to the Hulk as the killer-but {CLASSIFIED}! Join us for a brand--new story and a brand-new team who loves the Hulk as much as you do! Cover price $2.99.

Hulk (2008 Marvel) 5B CBCS 9.8 Coipel Variant

Paper: White

Olivier Coipel Variant.

Label #20-2ADAAF2-009

First Printing. Variant Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils by ED MCGUINNESS Superstars JEPH LOEB & ED MCGUINNESS continue their historic epic! With the entire West Coast in peril, who can stop the battle of the Century when Two, count 'em TWO Hulks, get to brawling? How about everyone's favorite Thunder God -- THE MIGHTY THOR!? He was out of town during WORLD WAR HULK -- THIS is the match-up you've been DEMANDING! But can even a God stop the Red Hulk? Find out now!!! Plus, a tale of the colorful Hulks by Audrey Loeb & Chris Giarrusso. 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Hulk (2008 Marvel) 8C CBCS 9.8 Buscema Variant

Paper: White

Sal Buscema Variant.

Label #20-2ADAAF2-016

Variant Cover by SAL BUSCEMA. Written by JEPH LOEB Penciled by ART ADAMS & FRANK CHO. Looking to make a bombastically brilliant book? Here's what ya do: Have JEPH LOEB whip up two heaping helpings of Hulk. Get ART ADAMS to draw HULK vs. the maximum amount of WENDIGO monsters allowed on paper. Then get FRANK CHO to draw RULK whupping up on the gorgeous LADY LIBERATORS. Put both tales together, call the whole thing HULK #8. Bring to boil and serve. Plus, a tale of the colorful Hulks by Audrey Loeb & Chris Giarrusso. 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Hulk (2008 Marvel) 15A CBCS 9.6 Churchill

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-044

Cover by IAN CHURCHILL. CODE RED: Part 2 of 4 - Written by JEPH LOEB. Art by IAN CHURCHILL. The battle you've been waiting for: THE RED HULK VS. WOLVERINE. Plus: Deadpool! Elektra! Punisher! vs. X-Force! Plus: a tale of the colorful Hulks by Audrey Loeb & Dario Brizuela. All this and a shock ending that will have all of Marveldom twittering! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Hulk (2008 Marvel) 16A CBCS 9.6 Churchill

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-046

Cover by Ian Churchill. CODE RED: Part 3 of 4 - Written by JEPH LOEB. Art by IAN CHURCHILL. Rulk, Deadpool, Elektra, Punisher, and Thundra, vs. Wolverine and X-Force: Round 2! Plus, the 2nd appearance of the Red She-Hulk. Plus: a tale of the colorful Hulks by Audrey Loeb & Dario Brizuela. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Hulk (2017 Marvel) 1E CBCS 9.6 Vosburg Limited Variant

Paper: White

Mike Vosburg Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-2D520EC-043

Limited Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Mike Vosburg & Chic Stone. Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art by Nico Leon. Cover by June Brigman. She-hulk has survived the Civil War…barely…and having risen from the rubble, she re-enters the world a different kind of hero. Fueled by a quiet rage, she is determined to move forward, to go on with her life, but the pain of the past and all she's lost is always there - an undercurrent, a pulse, waiting to quicken and trigger Jen's transformation into the one thing she doesn't have control over… 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Hulk (2022 Marvel) 3B CBCS 9.8 Cheung Variant

Paper: White

Jim Cheung Variant.

Label #22-0543CBE-007

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Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Ottley. Cover by Jim Cheung. "SMASHSTRONAUT" PART 3 OF 6! There is another Bruce Banner! But where is his Hulk? The answer to that question? Well, it's a doozy. And it's about to change our Hulk's entire course of action! The most insane, action-packed HULK story you've ever read gets even MORE epic as Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley take things to a whole other level! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Hulk (2022 Marvel) 3D CBCS 9.8 Moore 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Tradd Moore Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-077313D-013

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Ottley. Cover by Tradd Moore. "SMASHSTRONAUT" PART 3 OF 6! There is another Bruce Banner! But where is his Hulk? The answer to that question? Well, it's a doozy. And it's about to change our Hulk's entire course of action! The most insane, action-packed HULK story you've ever read gets even MORE epic as Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley take things to a whole other level! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Human Torch (1974 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0FD4FF7-012

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Joe Sinnott. Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In Glenville, Johnny lives with his sister Sue; While she's known as a member of the Fantastic Four, he tries to keep a low profile; We get to see the house, much of which is chemically fire-resistent, and equipped with various crime-fighting equipment; But even in the suburbs danger lurks, as someone called The Destroyer is hell-bent on wrecking a local amusement park nearing completion. Part 2: The Flaming Fury Strikes Back!!; Ben shows up, but Johnny refuses help, saying it's his fight. Horror Hotel!; A hotel is terrorized by a "man-killing beast," sending tenants fleeing. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Human Torch (1974 1st Series) 1 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #23-253E131-002

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Joe Sinnott. Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In Glenville, Johnny lives with his sister Sue; While she's known as a member of the Fantastic Four, he tries to keep a low profile; We get to see the house, much of which is chemically fire-resistent, and equipped with various crime-fighting equipment; But even in the suburbs danger lurks, as someone called The Destroyer is hell-bent on wrecking a local amusement park nearing completion. Part 2: The Flaming Fury Strikes Back!!; Ben shows up, but Johnny refuses help, saying it's his fight. Horror Hotel!; A hotel is terrorized by a "man-killing beast," sending tenants fleeing. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Immortal Hulk (2018 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 Ross

Paper: White

Label #21-1CBD0B0-008

Written by Al Ewing. Art by Joe Bennett. Cover by Alex Ross. HORROR HAS A NAME. You'd never notice the man. He doesn't like to be noticed. He's quiet. Calm. Never complains. If someone were to walk up and shoot him in the head... all he'd do is die. Until night falls. And someone else gets up again. The man's name is Banner. The horror is THE IMMORTAL HULK. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Immortal Hulk (2018 Marvel) 50F CBCS 9.8 Kirby Hidden Gem 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Hidden Gem Variant.

Label #22-0BB4026-010

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Al Ewing. Art by Joe Bennett, Ruy José and Belardino Brabo. Cover by Jack Kirby. THE GIANT-SIZED FINALE! Down in the Below-Place, the Hulk searches among the ghosts of the past for the answers to all his questions. The One Below All, the Green Door, Samuel Sterns, Jackie McGee and Bruce Banner. It's all been leading here. This is the last issue of THE IMMORTAL HULK. 106 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $9.99.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 2 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-2C3F81C-004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the green Hulk and the Toad Men in "The Terror of the Toad Men," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; The Toad Men are above Earth, in search of its brightest scientist; Rick and Bruce explore an underground cave where they hope to imprison Hulk each night; The Toad men capture Bruce Banner and bring him to their spaceship; Bruce Banner is found in a Toad Men crashed spaceship while their fleet arrives on Earth; Hulk escapes from his cell while General Ross forget about the Toad Men. Fantastic Four ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 107 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-24C87C6-030

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Cover pencils by Marie Severin and John Romita (Mandarin figure), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (Mandarin figure). Ten Rings Hath...the Mandarin!, script by Gary Friedrich, art by Herb Trimpe; Just as Yuri and his men are about to decimate the Hulk, Nick Fury shows up to take his Russian foe down; The Mandarin zaps the Hulk to his compound and puts him through his paces to see if the jade giant would make a worthy ally in his bid to take over the world. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 108 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #22-0F7594C-023

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. Monster Triumphant!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; The Mandarin controls the Hulk and sends him to attack a Red Chinese target; Fury and his old foe Brevlov team up to take on the jade giant; Once the Hulk breaks Mandarin's conditioning, he returns and destroys the ringed one's base of operations. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 109 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0F7594C-024

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. The Monster and the Man-Beast!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Frank Giacoia (layouts) and Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; The Hulk stops a deadly Chinese missile from being launched but the huge detonation drops him into the Savage Land where he transforms back into Bruce Banner; Being rescued by Ka-Zar from the Swamp Men, the jungle lord asks for Banner's help in deactivating a mysterious machine that is making weather all over the world to go wild and will eventually lead to the destruction of earth; The Swamp Men renew their attack and Banner becomes the Hulk to face the threat, totally forgetting about the deadly machine he was supposed to deactivate. Letter to the editor from future pro Tony Isabella. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 117 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0F7594C-027

Last 12-cent cover price issue. Cover art by Herb Trimpe. World's End?, script by Stan Lee, art by Herb Trimpe; The Leader pushes the button, firing a missile at Russia as he tries to touch off World War III; The Hulk has to battle the Super Humanoid in time to get back and stop the missile from striking its target but he takes too long beating the indestructible plastic monster; Willing himself to turn back into Banner, the brilliant scientist uses an experimental hunter missile to knock down the first one; So the Leader pushes the button again and this time it is the Hulk who comes to the rescue. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 162 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-1B1DB9E-011

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani. Spawn of the Flesh-Eater!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani; Hulk is lost in the Canadian woods when he runs across a distressed young woman who is looking for her missing brother; Hulk rescues a man from the Wendigo whom he thinks to be her brother but Marie tells him that it is her brother's friend, Georges; When Georges regains consciousness, he tells a chilling tale of an act of cannibalism that turned Paul Cartier into the Wendigo. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 185 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2797CC0-022

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. "Deathknell," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; On the day that the President is expected to arrive at Hulkbuster Base to congratulate Glenn Talbot from escaping from the Russians, Colonel Armbruster has captured Bruce Banner and has him tranquilized and shackled up deep under Hulkbuster Base; As Banner is being overseen by Armbruster, General Ross and Betty Talbot, Armbruster tells Banner that he's lucky he was only tranquilized and that Armbruster could have easily have killed him; When Betty tries to get Bruce to talk, he angrily lashes out at her angry that everyone is focused on the Hulk that they've forgotten about Bruce Banner; Later in the day, Air Force One lands at Hulkbuster Base and President Gerald Ford is welcomed to Hulkbuster Base and is shown around by General Ross, Betty and Glenn Talbot; The Hulk breaks free and grabs Betty and tries to escape Hulkbuster Base. A Marvel Value Stamp was NOT printed in this issue. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 187 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2798811-007

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. There's a Gremlin In the Works!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Joe Staton; Banner stows away on a mission to the Soviet Union to rescue the captured Glenn Talbot, which brings the Hulk into conflict with the Gremlin, who has brainwashed Talbot. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 202,592. Spider-Man Hostess ad, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 192 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-279720A-010

"The Lurker Beneath Loch Fear!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Joe Staton. The man-brute known as the Hulk has been returned home by the Shaper of Worlds. Now the green goliath is in for some mayhem on the Scottish Moors as he comes face-to-face with the lurker beneath loch fear! Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 200 CBCS 8.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-031

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Romita. An Intruder In the Mind!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Doc Samson shrinks the Hulk down so he can enter Glen Talbot's brain and try to restore his memories; While in Talbot's mind, the Hulk is attacked by a host of former friends and foes; Glen's memories are restored but Samson's machine accidentally shrinks the Hulk to nothingness. Marvel Value Stamp Series B #25: Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 200 CBCS 5.0

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Label #23-47F5AB7-012

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Romita. An Intruder In the Mind!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Doc Samson shrinks the Hulk down so he can enter Glen Talbot's brain and try to restore his memories; While in Talbot's mind, the Hulk is attacked by a host of former friends and foes; Glen's memories are restored but Samson's machine accidentally shrinks the Hulk to nothingness. Marvel Value Stamp Series B #25: Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 214 CBCS 7.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-033

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Ernie Chan. The Jack of Hearts Is Wild!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Ernie Chan (finished art), inks by Ernie Chan; After witnessing the Jade Giant's destructive capacity, Jack of Hearts tries to bring Hulk down. SHIELD appearance. First appearance of the second Bi-Beast (cameo). Letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 220 CBCS 8.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-036

"Fury at 5000 Fathoms!" Guest-starring Doc Samson. Story by Len Wein and Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Ernie Chan. The Jade Giant battles pirates and meets a kindred soul far below the turbulent surface of the sea. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 221 CBCS 7.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-037

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler [as Validar], inks by Joe Rubinstein. Show Me the Way To Go Home, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Alfredo Alcala (finished art), inks by Alfredo Alcala; Banner awakens on Walter Newell's boat and slips away when they arrive back to New York City; When Newell realizes that Bruce Banner was his mystery passenger, he attempts to find Bruce before the Hulk can do any damage, which leads to a battle between Sting-Ray and the Hulk, followed by the Hulk disappearing again. Doc Samson appearance. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 174,287. Spider-Man Hostess Cup Cakes ad, pencils by Ross Andru. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 223 CBCS 7.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-038

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler (as Validar), inks by Ernie Chan. "The Curing of Dr. Banner!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finished art), inks by Joe Rubinstein; While Hulk is leaping through the country, his gamma energy is released from his body; Hulk turns into a green Bruce and finally into the human Bruce; Somehow, Bruce Banner was cured from his curse!; Meanwhile, the Leader defeats Doc Samson and takes command of Gamma Base; Bruce hires McKraken, the pilot he contacted once to get to the Niagara falls (TIH #160) and flies to Gamma base to tell the good news; But the Leader locks him in a sealed room where Thunderbolt Ross and Doc Samson are kept as prisoners. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 234 CBCS 9.0

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Label #22-2D520EC-048

"Battlefield Berkeley!" Part 1 of 4. Quasar and Doc Samson cameo. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. Learn the intricate past of Trish Starr, the Hulk's erstwhile friend, and find out how the Hulk, Hank Pym, Doctor Strange and the Defenders' Nighthawk all fit into it. Plus, what happens when Machine Man shows up and kidnaps Trish? Quasar's story continues in Marvel Two in One (1974) #73. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 237 CBCS 8.0

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Label #22-0F7594C-044

"When a City Dies!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Machine Man. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. The Hulk and Machine Man finally catch up to Trish Star's kidnappers and heaven help those who would wrong the Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 238 CBCS 7.0

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Label #22-0F7594C-045

"Post Hulk, Post Holocaust!" Special guest-appearance by President Jimmy Carter. Doc Samson cameo. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. In the wake of the Hulk, Central City lies in ruins leaving S.H.I.E.L.D. behind to clean-up the mess. Plus, the debut of the new villain Goldbug. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 240 CBCS 8.0

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Label #22-0F7594C-046

"...And now El Dorado!" Part 2 of 5. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Through the manipulations of those simply called They, the Hulk has been brought to the mystic land of El Dorado. What do these mysterious beings want with the Jade Giant and what does it mean for Bruce Banner? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.