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Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 30 Cent Variant 3 FN 6.0

Signed by Steve Gerber (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. Howard becomes a Master of Quack Fu in the Kung Fu satire, "Four Feathers of Death!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Leialoha. Rich Buckler cover pencils, Leialoha cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4414320024

"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.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4493889016

"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.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4414320023

"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.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4553859001

"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.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 VF+ 8.5

"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.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 VF+ 8.5

"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.

Howard the Duck Lot of 10

Issues 15-24 of Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG/FN range.

Howard the Duck Lot of 10

Issues 7, 8, and 25-31 of Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series); and 1 of Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) Annual. Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading closer to VG.

Howard the Duck Lot of 10

Issues 2, 4-11, 14 of Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG+ to FN+ range.

Howard the Duck Lot of 9

Issues 5-8, 10, 27, 28, and 30 of Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series); and 1 of Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) Annual. Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VF.

Hulk Lot of 10

Issues 1, 2, 3D, 4 of Startling Stories Banner (2001); 1A-5A of World War Hulk (2007); and World War Hulk Prologue World Breaker (2007) 1A. Most will grade in the VF to NM- range, with Prologue World Breaker grading at VG/FN.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 VF- 7.5

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Human Fly Lot of 10

Issues 1-3, 6, 7, 10, and 15-18 of Human Fly (1977). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with #2 grading GD.

Human Fly Lot of 12

Issues 1-3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, and 16-19 of Human Fly (1977). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with #7 grading GD.

Human Fly Lot of 16

Issues 1-7, 10, 11, 13-17, and 19 of Human Fly (1977 Marvel); and 18 of Human Fly (1977) Whitman Variants. Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Human Fly Lot of 17

Issues 1-7 and 10-19 of Human Fly (1977). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG and #16 grading GD.

Human Torch Comics (1940) 20 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Inner well not fully sealed (minor), book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #2006383003

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. Cult of Evil starring the Human Torch; The Black Master and his Legion of Black Worshipers send out chain letters with hypnotic gas which compels their victims to go to Black Master's location and sign over half their fortune. Witness to Murder starring the Human Torch, art by Carmine Infantino. A Great Discovery text story. The Carnival Murders starring the Sub-Mariner, inks by Allen Simon. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Human Torch Comics (1940) 38 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3995014015

Cover art by Sol Brodsky. The World's End starring the Human Torch, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; A communist spy convinces Professor Marko to use a vacuum built on top of an observatory to suck in all the world's air in a bid for world domination; Torch and Toro put a stop his plans. In Korea! starring the Human Torch, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache; The Torch and Toro fight Communists in North Korea to rescue a US General & his daughter and prevent the secret of an "atomic cannon" from falling into Red hands. Lost Island text story. The Octopus-Men! starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. Flame On! starring the Human Torch, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Human Torch Lot of 7

Issues 1, 2, and 4-8 of Human Torch (1974 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range with #4 grading GD.

Human Torch Lot of 8

Issues 1-8 of Human Torch (1974 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Huntress (1989 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2014920008

Newsstand Edition. She stalks the animals who prey on the innocent. She's the new Huntress, a woman for whom all semblance of a normal life ended when she was young. She was kidnapped when she was a child. Her family was murdered by criminals when she was in college. Both events hardened her heart and darkened her outlook. Who is Helena Bertinelli, the woman behind the mask of this all-new version of one of DC's most popular heroines? The story comes together here in THE HUNTRESS #1 as we begin to pierce the deadly "Code of Silence" that surrounds her and the terrible tragedies that have reshaped and redefined her life. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with pencils by Joe Staton and full craft-tint inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Note: First appearance of third Huntress (Helena Bertinelli). Cover price $1.00.

Huntress (1989 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4698528021

Newsstand Edition. She stalks the animals who prey on the innocent. She's the new Huntress, a woman for whom all semblance of a normal life ended when she was young. She was kidnapped when she was a child. Her family was murdered by criminals when she was in college. Both events hardened her heart and darkened her outlook. Who is Helena Bertinelli, the woman behind the mask of this all-new version of one of DC's most popular heroines? The story comes together here in THE HUNTRESS #1 as we begin to pierce the deadly "Code of Silence" that surrounds her and the terrible tragedies that have reshaped and redefined her life. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with pencils by Joe Staton and full craft-tint inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Note: First appearance of third Huntress (Helena Bertinelli). Cover price $1.00.

Image Zero (1993) 0 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3811919013

Mail-offer exclusive giveaway only obtainable by redeeming coupons found in very early issues of various Image titles. The cover art is the collaborative work of Todd McFarlane, Erik Larsen, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, Rob Liefeld, Whilce Portacio, and Jim Lee, with each character being penciled by their respective creator. Contains an anthology of abridged comic teasers: Rob Liefeld's Troll (1st appearance), Jim Lee's Stormwatch, Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon, Marc Silvestri's Stryker, and Jim Valentino's Shadowhawk. Plus, Todd McFarlane provides 4 full-page character pin-ups (where he introduces the "Freak" for the first time, who would next appear in Spawn #34). FC, 32 pages.

Imagination (1970) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Signed by Bill Stillwell on first page, no certification is included.

Cover by Gray Morrow. Although only one issue was ever published, this fanzine style magazine aimed to show the gravitas and weight that could be brought to bear on the fantasy genre comic strip by showcasing writers and artists of the highest magnitude. "Explored" by Jeff Jones, "Tangent" by Neal Adams, "A Gift of Love" by William T. Stillwell, "Lady Madonna" by Eric Pave and Stillwell, "Conjure Woman" by Berni Wrightson, and "Necromancy" by Mike Kaluta. Side-stitched, paper cover, printed on heavy stock paper, 32pg, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.00.

Incredible Hulk #1 Cover Homage Sketch by Ron Williams

Signed by the artist. Pencil and ink on art board. 6" x 9".

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 5 CGC 1.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4668587015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Beauty and the Beast!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Underground overlord Tyrannus kidnaps Betty and lures the Hulk into his subterranean kingdom, forcing the Hulk to do his bidding to keep Betty safe. "The Hordes of General Fang!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Hulk thwarts a would-be Genghis Khan conqueror named General Fang from taking over the Asian province of Llhasa, and he only has to dress up as the Abominable Snowman once to do it. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 102 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2050560006

Formerly Tales to Astonish. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. This World Not His Own!, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by George Tuska and Syd Shores; Bruce Banner is falling down a bottomless pit back to Midgard when the Enchantress plucks him back to Asgard out of curiosity; The Warriors Three consult Oldar the Oracle and find out the origins of the Hulk; Captured by Enchantress and Executioner, Banner transforms into the Hulk which enrages the Executioner who has fought the jade giant before (back in TTA #77); Leaving the Hulk behind, the evil duo lead an army of trolls against Asgard and the Hulk arrives on the scene just in time to lend a hand in the victory of Odin's forces. House ad for Not Brand Echh #7 and Daredevil #38. 36 pgs. This issue picks up after the events of Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #101. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 105 FN+ 6.5

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. This Monster Unleashed!, script by Bill Everett and Roy Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by George Tuska; Prowling New York with Betty in his clutches, the Hulk transforms back into Banner just in time to be shot in the leg by a pair of thugs; The product of a nuclear test conducted by the U.S. and captured by the Chinese, the Missing Link is brought to New York and unleashed to wreak havoc; Of course, the dangerously radioactive monster crosses paths with the wounded Hulk and the two battle; Mr. Fantastic creates a Hulk-stopping weapon designed by Banner and Talbot takes the machine to hunt for the jade giant; Not realizing that he is fighting a dangerous foe, Talbot shoots the Hulk with the weapon turning him back into Banner just as the Missing Link begins another assault. House ad for the Spectacular Spider-Man #1, art by John Romita. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 107 FN- 5.5

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) 122 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #1257389018

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. The Hulk's Last Fight!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; Despairing after he turns into his human alter ego and finds that the Hulk has destroyed a train for no apparent reason, Bruce Banner finds a newspaper headline that asks him to come to New York as Mr. Fantastic believes that he has discovered a way to do away with the Hulk for good; Riding the rails to the Big Apple, Bruce tries to jot some notes of his own regarding Reed's process and secures them to his waist as he finds himself transforming once again into the Hulk to face down some pesky hoboes; By the time he makes it to the Baxter Building, our hero is once again in the form of Bruce Banner but an irate security guard makes his metabolism race and he changes into his monstrous alter ego; During Hulk's battle with the F.F., Sue notices as the pouch with Bruce's notes falls from the Hulk's waist and the Thing is called on to keep the jade giant occupied while Reed uses the new information to modify his weapon design in trying to banish the Hulk for good. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 122 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. The Hulk's Last Fight!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; Despairing after he turns into his human alter ego and finds that the Hulk has destroyed a train for no apparent reason, Bruce Banner finds a newspaper headline that asks him to come to New York as Mr. Fantastic believes that he has discovered a way to do away with the Hulk for good; Riding the rails to the Big Apple, Bruce tries to jot some notes of his own regarding Reed's process and secures them to his waist as he finds himself transforming once again into the Hulk to face down some pesky hoboes; By the time he makes it to the Baxter Building, our hero is once again in the form of Bruce Banner but an irate security guard makes his metabolism race and he changes into his monstrous alter ego; During Hulk's battle with the F.F., Sue notices as the pouch with Bruce's notes falls from the Hulk's waist and the Thing is called on to keep the jade giant occupied while Reed uses the new information to modify his weapon design in trying to banish the Hulk for good. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 123 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. No More the Monster!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; Mr. Fantastic uses a machine on the Hulk that turns him back into Bruce Banner and allows him to transform into the Hulk at will while still retaining his own intellect; Bruce vows never to become the Hulk again and reunites with Betty who accepts his proposal of marriage; Thunderbolt Ross also makes nice with his soon to be son-in-law but asks him to become the Hulk one last time to protect a new and deadly military weapon during transport; The Leader tries to steal the weapon but is stopped by the Hulk who finds himself feeling more savage as he almost kills his deadliest foe. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 124 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. The Rhino Says No!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; The Leader augments the Rhino's powers and sends him to bust up the Hulk's wedding day; Bruce and Betty almost get married but during the ceremony in the Ross living room, the Leader zaps Banner with a ray that returns him to mindless Hulk status and he and the Rhino wreck the Ross family home during their battle; The Leader escapes with the Rhino in tow and the Hulk leaps away, totally forgetting about Banner's nuptials. House ad for Sub-Mariner #22 and Sgt. Fury #74. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 132 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0629578012

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. In the Hands of HYDRA , script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; Hydra tricks Jim Wilson into helping them kidnap the Hulk. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 136 VF- 7.5

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. Klaatu! The Behemoth From Outer Space, script by Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Buscema; Hulk interferes in a battle between Xeron the space hunter and his quarry, the giant energy beast Klatuu, and is taken into space as a slave for his troubles. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 141 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #17-075E2A9-020

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. His Name Is... Samson!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; Ross enlists the aid of Dr. Samson in siphoning off the Hulk's power to revert Betty from her crystal state and to rid Bruce of the Hulk forever; The experiment is a success, and Leonard uses more of the Hulk's energy to turn himself into a super hero; Watching Doc Samson trying to win Betty's affections, Bruce gets jealous and turns himself into the Hulk once more. House ad for Iron Man #39. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 141 GD/VG 3.0

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. His Name Is... Samson!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; Ross enlists the aid of Dr. Samson in siphoning off the Hulk's power to revert Betty from her crystal state and to rid Bruce of the Hulk forever; The experiment is a success, and Leonard uses more of the Hulk's energy to turn himself into a super hero; Watching Doc Samson trying to win Betty's affections, Bruce gets jealous and turns himself into the Hulk once more. House ad for Iron Man #39. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 148 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe with inks by John Severin. "But Tomorrow the Sun Shall Die!" Written by Chris Claremont (plot assist) and Archie Goodwin. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by John Severin. Bruce Banner is cured of the radiation that makes him the Hulk, but the process has caused the sun to become unstable. Jarella is sent to Earth. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 153 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. The World, My Jury!, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers (pages 1-17) and Herb Trimpe (pages 18-21 and Avengers and Iron-Man figures on pages 15-16), inks by John Severin; On a runway at JFK airport, Mr. Fantastic brings the Hulk down with his newly devised Nega-Gamma Gun; The Hulk is placed in heavy restraints and is put on trial for his crimes; After testimony in the case, both pro and con, Matt pulls a stunt out of his lawyer's bag of tricks and quickly proves that the Hulk is too mentally incompetent to stand trial; As the judge tries to figure out how to proceed, Reed shows up with his special gun and claims it will change the Hulk into Bruce Banner for good; Instead, it provides the Hulk with the strength to break free and escape. Letter from comics writer Mike W. Barr. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 155 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. Destination: Nightmare!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; Thanks to Hank Pym's experimental shrinking serum, Hulk travels through the microverse until he finds himself on a world very similar to his own Earth but one in which the Nazis are still fighting the Allies in World War II; He discovers that the scenario is really a construct created by the Shaper of Worlds to fulfill the dreams of an ex-Nazi who arrived during an experiment with Dr. Doom; In order to stop the Hulk, the Shaper turns Kronsteig into the powerful Captain Axis but Hulk still beats him; The Shaper decides to fulfill the Hulk's own dream and sends him to Jarella's world. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 158 FN 6.0

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. Frenzy On a Far-Away World!, script by Roy Thomas and Steve Gerber, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani; While Hulk takes a trip to Counter-Earth where he battles the Rhino, gets involved in a New Men civil war and meets his counter alter ego (Bruce, his wife Betty and their son Bobby), back on his own Earth, Betty Ross and Glenn Talbot are busy getting married. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 161 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4576272006

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani. Beyond the Border Lurks Death!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani; The Hulk stumbles across a remote cabin in Canada where Hank McCoy is trying to cure the Mimic of a condition which is making his powers go out of control. The heroes fight, and Mimic temporarily absorbs the gamma radiation out of the Hulk, turning him back to Banner, but killing Mimic in the process. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 162 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4377425009

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 FN 6.0

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) 167 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. To Destroy the Monster!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Ross returns from Russia and is forced to tell Betty that her husband died saving his life; Betty's mind snaps and she is committed to a sanitarium; Bruce visits Betty to see if he can help but she rants at him as well, beating on him until he turns into the Hulk; Realizing that Betty hates the Hulk, M.O.D.O.K. decides to use her as his instrument of vengeance. The story continues from Defenders 11 and Marvel Feature 11. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 169 FN/VF 7.0

1st appearance Bi-Beast

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. Calamity In the Clouds!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; The Harpy is flying off with the Hulk when they are both sucked up into a powerful tornado; They find themselves on a floating city and are confronted by its only inhabitant, the Bi-Beast; In the thin atmosphere, the Hulk transforms into Bruce and the Bi-Beast commands him to repair the city's broken down machinery; Instead, he uses the devices he finds to try and turn the Harpy back into Betty; M.O.D.O.K. arrives, takes down the Bi-Beast and decides to claim the city as his own; The Bi-Beast resists and sets the self-destruct; The Harpy turns back into Betty just as the city explodes. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 171 FN 6.0

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. Revenge!, script by Steve Englehart (plot) and Gerry Conway (script), pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Betty returns to Hulkbuster Base with the Hulk secretly in tow and Betty has a tearful reconciliation with her father; Their moment of serenity is short lived, however, as Rhino and Abomination show up to take out the jade giant; Jim and Talia, who have driven two thousand miles just to say "Hi" to their friends, find the base locked down and under siege; As Hulk takes care of the villains, Jim defuses a Gamma bomb set off to destroy the base; With the situation well in hand, Armbruster takes advantage of an unguarded moment to trap the Hulk. NOTE: This issue was also reprinted in Book & Record format where voice actors and sound effects brought your favorite characters to life. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 175 VG/FN 5.0

First 25-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe and John Romita, inks by John Romita. Man-Brute In the Hidden Land!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Hulk falls into the middle of the Hidden Land where he tangles with the Inhumans; Realizing that the jade giant is too strong for his people, Black Bolt puts him into a rocket and shoots him off to Counter-Earth. Includes Marvel Value Stamp #56 (Rawhide Kid). Ad for Marvel Premiere #15 [first appearance of Iron Fist]. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 180 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Full length spine split. Center wrap detached at one staple.

First appearance of Wolverine (cameo last panel). Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And the Wind Howls...Wendigo!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Hulk is in Canada looking for some peace and quiet when he is mysteriously drawn to a cave inhabited by the sister of the man who became the Wendigo; Marie and Georges plan on transferring the power of the Wendigo to the Hulk, thus restorin Paul Cartier to his normal life; Marie's magic isn't strong enough, however, and just as Wendigo shows up, the Hulk wakes up from his magical slumber and the two battle; The Canadian government gets involved and sends in their own agent to take care of a recent Hulk sighting, the mutant known as Wolverine. Marvel Value Stamp Series A (Cyclops). 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.