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origin & 1st app of the Incredible Hulk; Kirby cover & art; 1st app of Betty Ross, Rick Jones, and General "Thunderbolt" Ross
Inspired by Jekyll & Hyde and the myth of the Golem, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby kept their Marvel Age hot streak running with the big and brutal Hulk. This issue preys on Cold War fears of nuclear annihilation to create one of the most haunting and affecting of hero origins. Initially colored gray in his premiere appearance, the Hulk was quickly reworked into a big green beast when the primitive four-color printing process mangled the character’s color scheme throughout the book, altering the Goliath's hue from page to page. The iconic cover image still resonates with fans to this day.


While the initial run didn't sell in numbers big enough to be considered viable in the long term, the Hulk kept popping up in anthologies and guest spots alongside favorites such as the Fantastic Four until he returned to his own title after developing a following through his involvement with the Avengers.

This striking 8.0 CGC-graded copy of The Incredible Hulk #1, from May 1962 features a classic Stan Lee and Jack Kirby story presenting the first appearances of the Hulk, Rick Jones, Betty Ross, and General Ross. This marks a major cornerstone for the Marvel Universe and comics as a whole. The vivid yellow hues of the enthralled onlookers match the title logo, and the central figures of Banner and the Hulk are incredibly sharp. This issue was a stepping stone in the creation of the Marvel Age. The Hulk has starred in countless MCU movies and recently crossed over to TV as well, in the Disney+ series “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.” This comic has exhibited growth as unstoppable as the titular hero and has been a favorite of investment bidders in our Event Auctions for many years.

Overstreet Guide 2022 VF (8.0) value = $66,000.

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