ow/w pgs; QES Certified: Criteria met: impressive prime focal area + glossy + deep color strike (purple, yellow & grey)
origin & 1st app of the Incredible Hulk; Kirby cover & art; 1st app of Betty Ross, Rick Jones, and General "Thunderbolt" Ross; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)Stan Lee and Jack Kirby kept their Marvel Age hot streak running with the big and brutal Hulk, with Incredible Hulk #1 becoming another vital Silver Age key that's remained a top collectible. In addition to introducing readers to Dr. Bruce Banner and his brutal alter-ego, Incredible Hulk #1 marks the first appearances of Betty Ross, Rick Jones, and General "Thunderbolt" Ross (the latter set to remain a major part of the Disney+ Marvel Universe). The iconic cover image continues to resonate with fans to this day.
Stan Lee demanded a change after the botched coloring process for this book. The second issue would change the Hulk from a blotchy gray to his green-skinned glory. Hulk would then 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.
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The Incredible Hulk #1 is amongst the most valuable comics to be found in the entire history of the industry. Certainly one of the top-five books of the Silver Age, this issue has been breaking records in our recent auctions, and we expect this well-preserved, QES-certified copy to “Smash!” once again come hammer time, if history has shown us anything, there is sure to be some serious action surrounding this book. No real SA Marvel collection is complete without a copy of Hulk #1, and this example has clean edges, sharp corners, great centering, a bright and fresh color strike, with any visible wear is located at the furthest reaches of the iconic cover design, illustrated by the one-and-only Jack Kirby.
Overstreet Guide 2020 VF (8.0) value = $55,700.
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