Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) comic books

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 4 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4751867003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Monster and the Machine!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Rick uses some of Banner's machinery to transform the Hulk, who was stuck in his monster persona, back into Bruce. "The Gladiator from Outer Space!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An alien invades Earth and claims his people will conquer the planet unless he is met in battle by the strongest opponent the world has to offer; Hulk meets the challenge but finds out it is all a ploy by the Russians to capture him and create an army of hulks of their own. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 104 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. Ring Around the Rhino!, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Rhino, finally out of prison after his last battle with Spider-Man, is contacted by the men who originally gave him his costume and they offer to give him a new suit with more power; Banner is in prison at Sing-Sing and as Ross is transferring him to a new location, the Rhino attacks and battle ensues; The Hulk is groggy from being sedated but still manages to beat the Rhino to (apparent) death; Looking for love in all the wrong places, the Hulk grabs Betty from her father and takes off. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 116 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4590978003

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Cover art by Herb Trimpe. The Eve of Annihilation, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Dan Adkins; With the Hulk in an unbreakable plastic prison of the Leader's design, things start to look a little fishy as the Leader moves his Giant Humanoid onto the missile base and begins to take over; Betty hears the Leader soliloquizing to himself about his plans for world domination and she convinces Talbot to try and free the Hulk; Once he escapes, the Hulk has to battle through the Super Humanoid to try and stop the Leader from starting a nuclear war. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 118 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

First 15-cent cover price issue. Cover art by Herb Trimpe. A Clash of Titans, script by Stan Lee, art by Herb Trimpe; Dorma finds Bruce Banner floating in the ocean and brings him down to Atlantis where, inevitably, the Hulk and the Sub-Mariner battle. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 128 CGC 7.5 SS Ploog

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Signed by Mike Ploog on 5/15/24. From The Collection of Mike Ploog.

Label #4464650025

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And In This Corner...the Avengers!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; Underground the Green Goliath is trekking towards the San Andreas Fault!; and Thunderbolt Ross fears that the powerful behemoth could accidentally trigger a catastrophic earthquake in California; so the esteemed general calls for help from Earth's Mightiest Heroes; The Avengers link up with General Ross, Colonel Talbot, and Betty just west of the Rockies to set a trap for their gamma-radiated guest; The Vision descends through the solid rock to lure the Hulk to the surface, and then the Avengers attack en masse; The Incredible Hulk vs. the Mighty Avengers; An epic encounter to save the Western United States; Flashback cameos by Loki, Ant-Man, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp; Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Notes: The Avengers appear in this story in-between issues 76 and 77 of their own title. This issue features a nifty full-page panel (page 16) of all five avengers battling the Hulk. This issue also includes a half-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen. This story was reprinted in Marvel Super-Heroes 80. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 152 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. But Who Will Judge the Hulk?, script by Gary Friedrich and Steve Englehart (uncredited), pencils by Herb Trimpe and Dick Ayers, inks by Frank Giacoia; fter his recent rampage in Washington D.C., the president sends Nick Fury and Cap to help Ross capture the Hulk; They are successful and prepare to transport Bruce to New York to stand trial; During the plane ride, Bruce's lawyer, Matt Murdock, finds him so heavily sedated that he is only able to wallow in guilt and prepare for death; Matt invokes Bruce's civil rights and demands that Ross give him a stimulant so he can talk to his client coherently; Ross reluctantly complies and Bruce quickly turns into the Hulk; Hulk bursts from the plane to find the FF waiting for him on the tarmac of JFK; Guest starring Nick Fury, Captain America, and Matt Murdock (Daredevil), cameos by J. Jonah Jameson, Peter Parker (Spider-Man), the Black Widow, Richard Nixon, and Spiro Agnew. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 159 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4714739001

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. Two Years Before the Abomination!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani; Bruce returns home from Counter-Earth only to have his shuttle blasted to atoms by Thunderbolt Ross; Ross sends the Hulkbusters out to capture the Hulk but they come home with the Abomination instead; In order to ensure that Betty continues to think the Hulk is dead, Ross makes a deal with Abomination, ensuring him a cure for his gamma irradiated condition and his freedom if he captures the jade giant; Abomination battles the Hulk but, realizing that Ross has deceived him, tells Hulk that Betty has married Glenn and they are honeymooning in Niagara Falls. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 162 VG+ 4.5

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) 162 GD+ 2.5

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) 168 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4494020002

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. The Hate of the Harpy!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; M.O.D.O.K. exposes Betty to a heavy dose of gamma radiation and turns her into the Harpy; Lashing out at the jade giant for having a hand in her husband's death, the Harpy takes down the Hulk by playing on his sympathies and then blasting him; Meanwhile, officials at the Pentagon relieve Thunderbolt Ross of his duties and place Colonel Armbruster in charge of Project Greenskin. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 178 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3970501017

Cover art by Herb Trimpe and John Romita (alterations). "Triumph On Terra-Two," script by Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, and Tony Isabella, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Hulk is reverted back to Bruce Banner by an act of brute force; Banner can only watch in horror as the Counter-Earth battle rages on in D.C. Who is the madman posturing as President of Counter-Earth?; And will Hulk be able to save his friend Adam Warlock from certain execution? The Warlock story continues in Strange Tales 178. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 182 GD+ 2.5

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 189 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0361083004

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Cover art by Herb Trimpe. "None Are So Blind...!," script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Joe Staton; In the rubble that once was Bitterfrost, the Hulk pulls himself free, having survived the blast; His memories of his battle against the Gremlin and Droog fleeting, he begins to wonder where he is and begins making a trek back home; He gets lost in the Russian wilderness and comes across a blind girl; named Katrina; When some of the nearby villagers spot the Hulk, they initially attack him until Katerina convinces them to stop; Sergi, Katerina's doctor invites the Hulk into their town and asks them to help him stop the "dark ones," creatures that come and raid their village in the night. Guest starring Mole Man. Hostess Twinkies ad, Captain Marvel In The Big Bang!! 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 197 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4714547001

Cover by Bernie Wrightson. "...And Man-Thing Makes Three!," script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Following his battle with the Abomination, the Hulk finds himself in the Florida Everglades, and he is not happy; As he tromps through the swamp he is completely unaware that his presence has attracted the attention of the Man-Thing, who watches the brute silently; The Hulk is attacked by various alligators and snakes, prompting the Hulk to angrily ball them up and toss them away; He then stumbles across the ruins of Omegaville; The Hulk battles the Man-Thing. Guest-starring Doc Samson, the Glob, the Collector, and Cap'n Cutlass (Horatio Cutlass). Marvel Value Stamp series B #51. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 228 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4300973019

First appearance of Dr. Karla Sofen as Moonstone in "Bad Moon on the Rise!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern and Peter Gillis. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finishes). Cover by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. At Gamma Base in the Desert Southwest, Doc Samson continues hiswork to find a way to cure the Hulk. And during a break in his research, he receives a phone call from a fellow psychiatrist named Dr. Karla Sofen. She would like to come to Gamma Base and assist with treating the Hulk. Oh, hownice! Doc Samson welcomes her with open arms, but he's not aware of her true intentions. Dr. Sofen is actually there to steal components of theGammavator for the criminal enterprise known as the Corporation. Once Karla completes her evening heist, she thinks she's home free! But on her way out of the storage vault, she runs into the Green Goliath! And then and there,the new Moonstone faces off with her first superhero -- none other than the Incredible Hulk! Cameo appearances by Betty Ross, Kropotkin, Clay Quartermain, General Thunderbolt Ross, and Jim Wilson. (Notes: Dr. Karla Sofen first appeared in Captain America 192. She is the second Moonstone after stealing the alien gemstone from the first Moonstone aka Lloyd Bloch.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 228 VG+ 4.5

First appearance of Dr. Karla Sofen as Moonstone in "Bad Moon on the Rise!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern and Peter Gillis. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finishes). Cover by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. At Gamma Base in the Desert Southwest, Doc Samson continues hiswork to find a way to cure the Hulk. And during a break in his research, he receives a phone call from a fellow psychiatrist named Dr. Karla Sofen. She would like to come to Gamma Base and assist with treating the Hulk. Oh, hownice! Doc Samson welcomes her with open arms, but he's not aware of her true intentions. Dr. Sofen is actually there to steal components of theGammavator for the criminal enterprise known as the Corporation. Once Karla completes her evening heist, she thinks she's home free! But on her way out of the storage vault, she runs into the Green Goliath! And then and there,the new Moonstone faces off with her first superhero -- none other than the Incredible Hulk! Cameo appearances by Betty Ross, Kropotkin, Clay Quartermain, General Thunderbolt Ross, and Jim Wilson. (Notes: Dr. Karla Sofen first appeared in Captain America 192. She is the second Moonstone after stealing the alien gemstone from the first Moonstone aka Lloyd Bloch.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 250D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. Special giant-sized issue. Guest-starring Silver Surfer. A 250th celebration brought to you by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. The Earth trembles when titans clash. It's the nigh unstoppable Incredible Hulk vs. the former Herald of Galactus, the Silver Surfer. Imprisoned on Earth by his former master, the Silver Surfer intends to add the immeasurable power of the Hulk to his own and break the barrier that keeps him from his home Zenn-La and his beloved. The only problem is, the Hulk has never been known for his generosity. 52 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 316 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4719335021

"Battleground!" Guest-starring She-Hulk, Iron Man, Hercules, Wonder Man, Sub-Mariner, and Doc Samson. Story and Art by John Byrne. Additional inks by Keith Williams. She-Hulk arrives to the hospital to find out just what is wrong with her cousin Bruce Banner. Meanwhile, the Avengers (east and west coast) send in their big guns to deal with a Hulk raging out if control. Can even the combined might of Iron Man, Hercules, Wonder Man, and the Savage Sub-Mariner stand against the nigh unstoppable beast known as the Hulk? 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 318 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4719335022

"Baptism of Fire!" Story and Art by John Byrne. Additional inks by Keith Williams. As Bruce Banner studies the Hulk, looking for weaknesses, the Hulkbusters decide to try out their weapons on the next best thing to the Green Goliath, Doc Samson. But as the battle escalates, tragedy strikes and one of their members pays the ultimates sacrifice. Plus, Betty gives Bruce his answer. 32 pages. Marvel begins their 25th Anniversary celebration with a new logo in top left corner of the front covers of their books for the next year. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 324N CGC 7.0 SS Milgrom

Paper: White

Signed by Al Milgrom on 8/22/22.

Label #4096809003

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of grey Hulk since 1962. Story by Al Milgrom. Art by Al Milgrom, Dell Barras, and Bulandi. The consequences of the Hulk's and Bruce Banner's merger will change their lives forever. What will happen when the Green Behemoth undergoes "Corporeal Merger?" 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 331N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "Inconstant Moon." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane and Kim DeMulder. In the tragic aftermath of last issue, the tenacious Hulkbusters pursue the Hulk. When will they learn, Hulk is the strongest one there is. Plus, who is this mysterious stranger lurking in the shadows and what is his connection to one of the Hulk's most enduring villains? 36 pages. Thus begins Peter David's legendary 12 year run as writer on the Incredible Hulk and marks the first appearance of the street-smart Grey Hulk, later going by the alias Mr. Joe Fixit. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 344D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Psychic Victory." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. It's the calm before the storm. The Redeemer and Rock, the Leader's new super-powered henchmen and former Hulkbusters, storm a top secret government facility to obtain Weapons of Mass Destruction. Meanwhile, Bruce and Betty's relationship has been a tumultuous one at best. Betty intends to confront the one responsible, the Hulk. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 344N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. "Psychic Victory." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. It's the calm before the storm. The Redeemer and Rock, the Leader's new super-powered henchmen and former Hulkbusters, storm a top secret government facility to obtain Weapons of Mass Destruction. Meanwhile, Bruce and Betty's relationship has been a tumultuous one at best. Betty intends to confront the one responsible, the Hulk. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 377B CBCS 6.5 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #19-198411B-010

2nd printing. "Honey, I Shrunk the Hulk." Guest-starring Doc Samson. Story by Peter David. Art by Dale Keown and Bob McLeod. Ever wonder why the Hulk is so darn mad all the time? Super psychiatrist Doc Samson sits down with perhaps the most fractured psyche in the world and finds out what makes Bruce Banner tick. Samson, grey Hulk, green Hulk, and Banner delve deep into the scientist's sub-conscious and what they find will shock you. By story's end Bruce Banner and the Hulk will never be the same again. 40 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 400D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4584453018

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First Printing. Direct Edition. 400 Issue Special. Ghost of the Past 4 of 4. "Deus Ex-Machina!" Story by Peter David. Art by Jan Duursema and Mark Farmer. Marlo is dead. Will Rick do the unthinkable...will he strike a deal with the nefarious Leader to bring back the woman he loves? More importantly, will the Hulk let the Leader live long enough to do it? Includes pin-ups by Gary Frank, Mark Farmer, Mark Parcella, Dan Panosian, and Ernie Colon. Plus, reprints the 1st appearance of the Leader. Story by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko and Geo Bell. 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 418A CGC 9.8 Frank Bells

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #3876970004

Guest-starring Captain America and Doc Samson. Story by Peter David. Art by Gary Frank and Can Smith. The Wedding of Rick Jones and Marlo. Celebrate with the Hulk as two of his best friends tie the knot. However, the Impossible Man shows up and feels jilted for not being invited. And wherever this mischievous little imp goes, chaos is sure to follow. Also featuring appearances by the Silver Surfer and a special appearance by Rom (in human form). 36 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449 NM- 9.2

Direct Edition. Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. It's the first appearance of the Thunderbolts in the aptly-titled "Introducing the Thunderbolts," script by Peter David, pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Tom Wegrzyn; Hulk and Janis are attacked by the Thunderbolts; Hulk is hurt during the fight, and breaks the wall of a dam to switch their attention onto saving citizen lives; At the end of the issue we see the Hulk falling on his knees, grabbing his chest. Characters: Hulk (Bruce Banner); Thunderbolts (Citizen V; Mach-1; Songbird; Techno; Atlas; Meteorite) ; Janis Jones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4574618002

Direct Edition. Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. It's the first appearance of the Thunderbolts in the aptly-titled "Introducing the Thunderbolts," script by Peter David, pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Tom Wegrzyn; Hulk and Janis are attacked by the Thunderbolts; Hulk is hurt during the fight, and breaks the wall of a dam to switch their attention onto saving citizen lives; At the end of the issue we see the Hulk falling on his knees, grabbing his chest. Characters: Hulk (Bruce Banner); Thunderbolts (Citizen V; Mach-1; Songbird; Techno; Atlas; Meteorite) ; Janis Jones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 455 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4738110015

"Waiting to X-Hale!" Guest-starring the X-Men (Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Cable, Forge, and Cannonball). Story by Peter David. Art by Adam Kubert and Dan Green. After the Hulk collapses in the Savage Land, Wolverine, even if his teammates disapprove, brings the Hulk to the X-Mansion to recover. What will happen when the Hulk awakes? Think he'll be happy? Don't bet on it. Plus, the return of one of Hulk's oldest nemesis. 46 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 456 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4738110014

"War and Remembrance!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Absorbing Man. Juggernaut cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Adam Kubert, Joe Kubert, and Mark Farmer. This story occurs before the events in X-Men #65. The immortal mutant Apocalypse has always lived by one credence, the strong survive. Well, the Hulk is the strongest one there is and Apocalypse has just offered him a devil's deal. He will remove the piece of shrapnel from the Hulk's head that is making its way to his brain, in return the Hulk must become the most powerful Horseman Apocalypse has ever created...War! 46 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 457 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4738110013

"Of Course you Realize this Means War!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Absorbing Man and Juggernaut (doing something good for once). Story by Peter David. Art by David Brewer, Cam Smith, and Andrew Pepoy. Three of the most powerful beings on the planet converge in Egypt for an epic battle that shakes the Earth to its core. The Hulk has succumbed to Apocalypse's unholy offer and has become War. Now it's up to the villains Absorbing Man and Juggernaut to bring down the newest Horseman of the Apocalypse. You don't want to miss this one kiddies. 46 pages. Cover price $1.99.