Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) comic books

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 3 GD 2.0

1/2" spine split from bottom. Moisture damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First Silver Age appearance of the Ringmaster and the Circus of Crime in "Banished to Outer Space!;" The military captures Rick and Ross convinces him that they need the Hulk to test a new experimental rocket for national security; Rick tricks the jade giant into the capsule but once it is shot into space, he realizes that Ross deceived him to get rid of his foe. "The Origin of the Hulk!," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Ringmaster, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Rick takes a break from his Hulk-sitting duties and goes to the circus. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 4 CGC 5.0

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Label #4628501004

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) 6 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by Steve Ditko. Introduction of the Teen Brigade in "The Incredible Hulk vs The Metal Master!," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Finding his transformations more and more difficult using his gamma ray machine, the Hulk with Banner's brain also finds that he has Banner's features when he zaps himself to face the alien invading Metal Master and his head does not transform; The power of the Metal Master is too much for the Hulk and he is captured by Ross. Rick forms the Teen Brigade; Hulk breaks free of Ross's bunker and then pulls off one of the boldest victories against one of the most powerful aliens ever seen. 36 pgs., full color. The Hulk's solo adventures continue in the pages of Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #59. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 110 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. Umbu, the Unliving!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; Ka-Zar and the Hulk battle as the jungle lord tries to figure out a way to get him to turn back into Bruce Banner in time to stop an alien machine from destroying the earth using deadly weather patterns; Ka-Zar is captured and taken by the Swamp Men to be a human sacrifice for the giant creature known as Umbu; Hulk fights Umbu but transforms back into Banner thanks to a fortuitous gas attack; Banner races to stop the mysterious earth destroying machine with Umbu close on his tail and trying to stop him; Banner succeeds but is killed in achieving his victory. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 111 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Dan Adkins. Shanghaied In Space!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Dan Adkins; The aliens who sent Umbu to destroy the earth capture Bruce Banner after the Hulk defeats their killer robot; Bringing him back to life (Bruce died at the end of last issue), the aliens find they have their hands full as they wage a pitched space battle with Bruce's alter ego, the incredible Hulk; Making it to their home planet, Hulk finds himself faced with the awesome might of the Galaxy Master. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 112 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Dan Adkins. The Brute Battles On!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Dan Adkins; The Hulk finds himself in the middle of a planetary civil war as some of the aliens who have been enslaved by the powerful Galaxy Master join in his fight to destroy the alien monster; Once he succeeds in defeating his foe, the Hulk is put on a rocket back to earth but the ship has not been properly decompressed and our hero finds himself in a bit of a pickle as he turns back into Bruce Banner whose puny body cannot handle the pressures of deep space. House ad for Fantastic Four #83 and Captain America #110, pencils by Jack Kirby and Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott and Jim Steranko. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 118 VG/FN 5.0

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) 144 CGC 8.5

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Label #4646447019

Last 15-cent cover price issue. Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. The Monster and the Madman!, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Severin; General Ross, Betty, Glenn and Samson think the Hulk is dead which is exactly how Dr. Doom wants it; Having made Bruce his willing servant using the awesome power of suggestion, Doom has him construct a gamma bomb with which he plans on subjugating a neighboring nation; Love, alas, brings Doom's well laid plans low as Valeria interferes in Bruce's subliminal programming to save the lives of thousands; The Hulk, not too happy about being controlled, comes close to crushing Doom like a tin can before he leaps off into the sunset; Iron Man cameo. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 145 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

The Hulk's origin is retold in this 52-page giant. Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. Godspawn, script by Roy Thomas (plot) and Len Wein (script), pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; Hulk is trying to make his way home from Latveria but ends up in the Sahara desert where he stumbles upon a movie set; The director gets the wild idea to put the Hulk in his film but is thwarted in his efforts when his new star transforms into puny Banner; Bruce gets abducted by aliens who have arrived to witness a gladiatorial contest thousands of years in the making; When Bruce accidentally nullifies one of the stone combatants, the Hulk is left to fight the Colossus on his own; Meanwhile, back at Gamma Base, Ross unveils his plans for a military instillation designed to take down the Hulk. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 157 CGC 8.0

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Label #4664067010

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. Name My Vengeance: Rhino!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani; The Leader places his mind in the Rhino's body and attacks the Hulk on the eve of Talbot and Betty's wedding. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 157 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. Name My Vengeance: Rhino!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani; The Leader places his mind in the Rhino's body and attacks the Hulk on the eve of Talbot and Betty's wedding. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 172 FN 6.0

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And Canst Thou Slay... the Juggernaut?, script by Steve Englehart (plot) and Tony Isabella (script), pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Hulk has been captured and put in a holding cell at Hulkbuster base; As he is quickly dismantling the walls of his prison, Armbruster calls on Peter Corbeau who brings a ray to teleport the Hulk to another dimension; Hulk is blasted away but the Hulkbusters find themselves facing the Juggernaut in his place; When they try to use the ray again, the Hulk returns as well and the two powerhouses quickly bust out and get away; Hulk quickly finds he does not like his new ally and the two battle; The X-Men show up to capture Juggernaut but allow the Hulk to escape. Appearances by the X-Men (Professor X, Cyclops, and Marvel Girl in a crossover with Avengers 111), plus cameos by Doctor Strange, the Angel, the Beast, and Iceman. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 177 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Giacoia. Peril of the Plural Planet! starring Adam Warlock, Man-Beast and his New Men, and the Hulk, script by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Hulk battles Warlock, who believes Hulk must die to save Counter-Earth. Marvel Value Stamp. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 180 CBCS 2.0 Verified Sig Thomas

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Verified Signature: Roy Thomas. Marvel Value Stamp missing from 10th page, does not affect story. Incomplete.

Label #22-2AD9381-012

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.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 182 CGC 9.0

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Label #2113192009

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) 210 CGC 9.4

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Label #4616755004

Cover by Ernie Chan. "And Call the Doctor...Druid!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Ernie Chan (finished art), inks by Ernie Chan; Doctor Druid finds Bruce Banner in an alley and asks him for Hulk's help; According to Druid, Hulk's strength is the only hope to prevent the Maha Yogi from conquering or destroying the world. Bruce offers his help but refuses to turn into the Hulk; Druid takes Banner to Yogi's mansion where they are attacked by mercenaries; Hulk "wakes up", defeats them easily, and reaches Yogi, who uses his mental powers to take control of Hulk; Druid does the same thing, and both wizards start battling over the Hulk's control; The Hulk can't take it any longer, and knocks himself out by hitting his forehead very hard on the floor; Cameos by Thor and the X-Men (Cyclops, the Beast, Angel, Iceman, and Marvel Girl). Letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 210 CGC 9.0

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Label #4657833023

Cover by Ernie Chan. "And Call the Doctor...Druid!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Ernie Chan (finished art), inks by Ernie Chan; Doctor Druid finds Bruce Banner in an alley and asks him for Hulk's help; According to Druid, Hulk's strength is the only hope to prevent the Maha Yogi from conquering or destroying the world. Bruce offers his help but refuses to turn into the Hulk; Druid takes Banner to Yogi's mansion where they are attacked by mercenaries; Hulk "wakes up", defeats them easily, and reaches Yogi, who uses his mental powers to take control of Hulk; Druid does the same thing, and both wizards start battling over the Hulk's control; The Hulk can't take it any longer, and knocks himself out by hitting his forehead very hard on the floor; Cameos by Thor and the X-Men (Cyclops, the Beast, Angel, Iceman, and Marvel Girl). Letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 233 CGC 9.8

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Label #0962040007

"At the Bottom of the Bay!" Guest-starring Marvel Man (aka Quasar). Script by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Chic Stone (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. The Incredible Hulk is in hot pursuit of Curtiss Jackson -- the leader of the west coast branch of the Corporation! The chase leads from San Francisco Bay to the mainland...where Jackson slips away from the Jade Giant and Marvel Man. Thankfully, the Hulk finds and frees Fred Sloan. And Fred drives the Hulk to Berkeley for rest and relaxation. Cameo appearances by Jasper Sitwell, Clay Quartermain, Doc Samson, Senator Hawk, Glenn Talbot, Betty Ross, and Trish Starr. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Spider-Man. The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership: average print run 379,314; average paid circulation 171,931.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 234 CGC 9.8

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Label #1205348015

"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. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 234 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2106022023

"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. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 234 VF+ 8.5

"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. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 250D CGC 9.6

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Label #4359053001

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) 271D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

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Label #0260107007

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance of Rocket Raccoon (see Marvel Preview #7 for 1st appearance). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. The Hulk celebrates his 20th Anniversary with one of the most offbeat stories of all. Following the events of last issue, Hulk hurtles through the void only to run into the marvelous Rocket Raccoon and his band of colorful friends. Can the Hulk aid Rocket and his crew against the machiavellian Judson Jakes and his sinister scientist, the tortoise Uncle Pyko? 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 271D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

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Bottom right corner peg is missing.

Label #4619440001

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance of Rocket Raccoon (see Marvel Preview #7 for 1st appearance). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. The Hulk celebrates his 20th Anniversary with one of the most offbeat stories of all. Following the events of last issue, Hulk hurtles through the void only to run into the marvelous Rocket Raccoon and his band of colorful friends. Can the Hulk aid Rocket and his crew against the machiavellian Judson Jakes and his sinister scientist, the tortoise Uncle Pyko? 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 271D FN- 5.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance of Rocket Raccoon (see Marvel Preview #7 for 1st appearance). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. The Hulk celebrates his 20th Anniversary with one of the most offbeat stories of all. Following the events of last issue, Hulk hurtles through the void only to run into the marvelous Rocket Raccoon and his band of colorful friends. Can the Hulk aid Rocket and his crew against the machiavellian Judson Jakes and his sinister scientist, the tortoise Uncle Pyko? 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 330D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Double Cover: 1st cover 9.4, interior cover 9.8.

Label #4621814006

Direct Edition. 1st Todd McFarlane on the Incredible Hulk. "Head Games! (An old Soldier Dies!)" Story by Al Milgrom. Art by Todd McFarlane and Al Milgrom. A super parasite has infiltrated Gamma Base in search of the perfect host. When it attaches itself to Doc Samson can even the Hulk stop its malevolent plans? Plus, witness the death of a long time member of the Hulk's supporting cast. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D VF- 7.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D FN+ 6.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D CBCS 3.0 Direct Variant

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Direct Edition.

Label #23-14ED31C-007

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 345 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Special extra-sized issue. "Turning Point!" Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane, Jim Sanders III, and Chris Ivy. The last two years have been building to this issue. Welcome to Middletown, a quiet little hamlet. It's citizens are like any other small town with aspirations and problems of their own. Enter: the Hulk. The Hulk and his companions have tracked down the Leader and the only thing standing in the Grey Behemoth's way is Redeemer and Rock, the super-powered former Hulkbusters. Witness the ultimate confrontation between the Hulk and one of his oldest enemies, and Middletown is caught in the middle. The ending of this one will absolutely shock you. 52 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 345N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. Special extra-sized issue. "Turning Point!" Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane, Jim Sanders III, and Chris Ivy. The last two years have been building to this issue. Welcome to Middletown, a quiet little hamlet. It's citizens are like any other small town with aspirations and problems of their own. Enter: the Hulk. The Hulk and his companions have tracked down the Leader and the only thing standing in the Grey Behemoth's way is Redeemer and Rock, the super-powered former Hulkbusters. Witness the ultimate confrontation between the Hulk and one of his oldest enemies, and Middletown is caught in the middle. The ending of this one will absolutely shock you. 52 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 393D CGC 9.8 JSA David

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Peter David Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4644965008

First Printing. Direct Edition. Ajax, Atalanta, Igor Drenkov, Red Guardian, Fantasma, Perun, Vostok, Leader (flashback), Abomination (flashback), Juggernaut (flashback), Dr. Doom (flashback), Thanos (flashback), and Modok (flashback), script by Peter David, pencils by Dale Keown, inks by Mark Farmer; Hulk finally has his vengeance on the Russian spy who didn't stop the gamma bomb test which turned Bruce Banner into the Hulk; origin of Hulk. Hulk/Wolverine pinup by Herb Trimpe. Hulk/Thor pinup by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Grudge Match, script by Peter David, pencilsby Herb Trimpe, inks by Herb Trimpe and Charles Barnett. Hulk/Leader pinup by Sal Buscema. Hulk/Abomination pinup by Gil Kane. Psychological Ramifications of Gamma Radiation article by Peter David. Hulk/Krylorian Warriors pinup by Walt Simonson. Hulk/Thing pinup by Jim Starlin. Hulk/The Pantheon pinup by Dale Keown. 68 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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

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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.