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SOLD ON: Wednesday, 08/26/2020 11:34 PM
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: white pgs
Jack Kirby/Steve Ditko cover/art; 1st Green Hulk; 1st app of Toad Men; 2nd app of the Hulk, Rick Jones, Betty Ross, & General Ross; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
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Jack Kirby/Steve Ditko cover/art; 1st Green Hulk; 1st app of Toad Men; 2nd app of the Hulk, Rick Jones, Betty Ross, & General Ross; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)Incredible Hulk #2 provides a second first appearance for the beloved brute that became a pop-culture hero. Stan Lee demanded a change after a botched printing process for Incredible Hulk #1, changing the Hulk from a blotchy gray to the character's green-skinned glory. The key character would survive his own title’s quick cancellation to keep thrilling comics fans, eventually coming back with a top-selling book and a hit '70s television show. From there, the Hulk’s return to the big-screen Avengers reignited the public’s passion for both the troubled hero and his alter-ego of Dr. Bruce Banner.
Displaying sharp edges and a super stiff spine, the overall construction of this comic is quite impressive. When you add in the brilliant hues that stand out in strong contrast to the grey background, you have yourself one humdinger of a Hulk #2. Check out the subtle orange and brown tones on the Toad Men while the newly emerald-skinned Hulk comes through the steel wall like it was made of tin foil. The color change on the Hulk may have been the key to the character’s eventual rise to greatness, and additional chromatic iterations in the future, red, grey, green, whatever the color, the Hulk is one of the most important goliaths of superhero history.
Overstreet Guide 2019 VF+ (8.5) value = $6,244.