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Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 127 FN/VF 7.0

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. Mogol, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; Tyrannus tricks Hulk into helping him wage all out war against the Mole Man. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 128 FN/VF 7.0

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And In This Corner...the Avengers!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; Underground the Green Goliath is trekking towards the San Andreas Fault!; and Thunderbolt Ross fears that the powerful behemoth could accidentally trigger a catastrophic earthquake in California; so the esteemed general calls for help from Earth's Mightiest Heroes; The Avengers link up with General Ross, Colonel Talbot, and Betty just west of the Rockies to set a trap for their gamma-radiated guest; The Vision descends through the solid rock to lure the Hulk to the surface, and then the Avengers attack en masse; The Incredible Hulk vs. the Mighty Avengers; An epic encounter to save the Western United States; Flashback cameos by Loki, Ant-Man, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp; Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Notes: The Avengers appear in this story in-between issues 76 and 77 of their own title. This issue features a nifty full-page panel (page 16) of all five avengers battling the Hulk. This issue also includes a half-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen. This story was reprinted in Marvel Super-Heroes 80. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 137 FN/VF 7.0

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. The Stars Mine Enemy!, script by Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Mike Esposito; Hulk finds himself aboard a spaceship where he is pressed into service; Hulk settles into this new life with alien comrades, even though the first mate of the ship is the Abomination, one of his most hated enemies; After the Abomination tries to kill him, Hulk is brought before the ship's half-human and half-robot captain, Cybor, who explains the cause of his quest to track down and kill the monstrous Klaatu; As the ship's crew has a final confrontation with Klaatu, Abomination starts a fight with the Hulk and both of them battle as they fall back into Earth's atmosphere. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 162 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-1B1DB9E-011

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) 182 CGC 8.0

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Label #4377612008

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) 182 CGC 6.0 Qualified

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Label #4304930017

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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) 185 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-2797CC0-022

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. "Deathknell," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; On the day that the President is expected to arrive at Hulkbuster Base to congratulate Glenn Talbot from escaping from the Russians, Colonel Armbruster has captured Bruce Banner and has him tranquilized and shackled up deep under Hulkbuster Base; As Banner is being overseen by Armbruster, General Ross and Betty Talbot, Armbruster tells Banner that he's lucky he was only tranquilized and that Armbruster could have easily have killed him; When Betty tries to get Bruce to talk, he angrily lashes out at her angry that everyone is focused on the Hulk that they've forgotten about Bruce Banner; Later in the day, Air Force One lands at Hulkbuster Base and President Gerald Ford is welcomed to Hulkbuster Base and is shown around by General Ross, Betty and Glenn Talbot; The Hulk breaks free and grabs Betty and tries to escape Hulkbuster Base. A Marvel Value Stamp was NOT printed in this issue. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 190 CGC 7.0

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Label #3976440020

"The Man Who Came Down on a Rainbow!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Marie Severin. Even in the wastelands of Siberia, the Hulk can find no peace. In the last week he has been attacked time and again without provocation, first by the mad genius Gremlin, then by the mindless minions of the Mole Man. Now, the Russian Army wants him destroyed. Just when the green goliath gives up hope, he is visited by a golden stranger who comes to him on the rays of a rainbow. Glorian shows the Hulk a world where he is accepted and can live in peace. But, what is this golden stranger's connection to the Shaper of Worlds (last seen in Incredible Hulk #155)? Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 192 CBCS 7.5

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Label #21-279720A-010

"The Lurker Beneath Loch Fear!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Joe Staton. The man-brute known as the Hulk has been returned home by the Shaper of Worlds. Now the green goliath is in for some mayhem on the Scottish Moors as he comes face-to-face with the lurker beneath loch fear! Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 200 CBCS 8.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-031

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Romita. An Intruder In the Mind!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Doc Samson shrinks the Hulk down so he can enter Glen Talbot's brain and try to restore his memories; While in Talbot's mind, the Hulk is attacked by a host of former friends and foes; Glen's memories are restored but Samson's machine accidentally shrinks the Hulk to nothingness. Marvel Value Stamp Series B #25: Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 200 CBCS 5.0

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Label #23-47F5AB7-012

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Romita. An Intruder In the Mind!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Doc Samson shrinks the Hulk down so he can enter Glen Talbot's brain and try to restore his memories; While in Talbot's mind, the Hulk is attacked by a host of former friends and foes; Glen's memories are restored but Samson's machine accidentally shrinks the Hulk to nothingness. Marvel Value Stamp Series B #25: Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 201 CGC 8.0

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Label #4162936013

Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Staton. Rich Buckler/John Romita Sr. cover. Conan the Barbarian take-off in a story titled "The Sword and the Sorcer!" in which the Hulk encounters a barbarian named Kronak the Barbarian "from the frigid Northlands and the distant slopes of Agaron." Kronak looks a LOT like our old pal Conan. A fun story! Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 203 CGC 7.0

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Label #1026534025

Cover by John Romita. "Assault of Psyklop!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Psyklop captures Jarella and the Hulk, who is hypnotized and turned into a faithful servant. When K'ai's people try rescue them from Psyklop, the villain sends the Hulk against them; Jarella's wizards cast a spell to get the Hulk out of his trance and the green giant turns against his real enemy; Desperate, Psyklop accidentally annihilates himself with one of his devices. Everyone is happy now that the threat has been destroyed; And Jarella announces her wedding with the Hulk; Unfortunately, Doc Samson activates the micro cannon to enlarge the Hulk; The green giant is brought back to Earth accompanied by Jarella!; Extremely mad, Hulk hits the Gamma base ground but breaks the glass piece where Jarella's world was placed. Thunderbolt Ross, Glenn Talbot and everyone else fear that K'ai was destroyed by the Hulk's furious act. Cameos by Goliath, Thor, Iron Man, Captain America and the Falcon. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 214 CBCS 7.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-033

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Ernie Chan. The Jack of Hearts Is Wild!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Ernie Chan (finished art), inks by Ernie Chan; After witnessing the Jade Giant's destructive capacity, Jack of Hearts tries to bring Hulk down. SHIELD appearance. First appearance of the second Bi-Beast (cameo). Letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 220 CBCS 8.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-036

"Fury at 5000 Fathoms!" Guest-starring Doc Samson. Story by Len Wein and Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Ernie Chan. The Jade Giant battles pirates and meets a kindred soul far below the turbulent surface of the sea. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 221 CBCS 7.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-037

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler [as Validar], inks by Joe Rubinstein. Show Me the Way To Go Home, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Alfredo Alcala (finished art), inks by Alfredo Alcala; Banner awakens on Walter Newell's boat and slips away when they arrive back to New York City; When Newell realizes that Bruce Banner was his mystery passenger, he attempts to find Bruce before the Hulk can do any damage, which leads to a battle between Sting-Ray and the Hulk, followed by the Hulk disappearing again. Doc Samson appearance. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 174,287. Spider-Man Hostess Cup Cakes ad, pencils by Ross Andru. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 223 CBCS 7.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-038

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler (as Validar), inks by Ernie Chan. "The Curing of Dr. Banner!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finished art), inks by Joe Rubinstein; While Hulk is leaping through the country, his gamma energy is released from his body; Hulk turns into a green Bruce and finally into the human Bruce; Somehow, Bruce Banner was cured from his curse!; Meanwhile, the Leader defeats Doc Samson and takes command of Gamma Base; Bruce hires McKraken, the pilot he contacted once to get to the Niagara falls (TIH #160) and flies to Gamma base to tell the good news; But the Leader locks him in a sealed room where Thunderbolt Ross and Doc Samson are kept as prisoners. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 234 CGC 9.2

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Label #4134026011

"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. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 234 CBCS 9.0

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Label #22-2D520EC-048

"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. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 234 VG/FN 5.0

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"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. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 237 CBCS 8.0

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Direct Edition

Label #22-0F7594C-044

"When a City Dies!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Machine Man. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. The Hulk and Machine Man finally catch up to Trish Star's kidnappers and heaven help those who would wrong the Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 238 CBCS 7.0

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Label #22-0F7594C-045

"Post Hulk, Post Holocaust!" Special guest-appearance by President Jimmy Carter. Doc Samson cameo. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. In the wake of the Hulk, Central City lies in ruins leaving S.H.I.E.L.D. behind to clean-up the mess. Plus, the debut of the new villain Goldbug. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 240 CBCS 8.0

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Label #22-0F7594C-046

"...And now El Dorado!" Part 2 of 5. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Through the manipulations of those simply called They, the Hulk has been brought to the mystic land of El Dorado. What do these mysterious beings want with the Jade Giant and what does it mean for Bruce Banner? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 247 CBCS 8.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-050

"Jarella's World!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Captain Marvel I. Doc Samson cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Betrayed by puny humans once again, the Hulk finds himself exiled to a strange and dangerous place unlike any he's ever been to. Here he will come face-to-face with an enemy even he may not be able to defeat. Here he will face the power of an Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 249 CGC 8.5

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Label #1975098008

"Jack Frost Nipping at your Soul!" Iron Man cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko. The Hulk stumbles into the hidden lair of the villain formerly known as Jack Frost and Blizzaro. Will the Hulk find a way out of this arctic tomb or will he surrender to the icy touch of death. 32 pages. Includes a full page ad for Rom Spaceknight by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 285 CGC 8.0

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Label #1002829021

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. Today Is the First Day of the Rest of My Life, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Chic Stone; Bruce Banner dictates his memoirs as Scott Lang supervises the building of Banner's new science lab for Stark Industries. When Zzzax appears at the construction site Banner must become the Hulk to defeat him. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 187,173. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 300N CGC 8.0

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Label #4246447003

Newsstand Edition. Special double-size issue. "Days of Rage!" Guest-starring Power-Man and Iron Fist, S.H.I.E.L.D., Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Avengers, and Doctor Strange. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. Free of Banner's influence, the Hulk is more enraged and savage than ever before. As he gets his mad-on in the middle of New York City, the green goliath makes short work of the local authorities and S.H.I.E.L.D., even Power Man and Iron Fist can not stand against this monster gone wild. As Spider-Man and Daredevil do all they can to run damage control and protect the innocent bystanders, help arrives. The mighty Avengers are on the scene and what follows is one of the greatest super-hero battles of all time. As the Incredible Hulk and Thor the god of thunder clash the very Earth trembles. As the battle escalates and threatens to destroy the city, Doctor Strange arrives with a spell that could save them all and change the Hulk's life forever. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 336 CGC 9.8

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Label #4410363008

"X-Tremes!" Guest-starring X-Factor (Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Ice Man). Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane and Jim Sanders III. The Incredible Hulk vs. X-Factor! Seen as the Hulk, Bruce Banner is thought to be a mutant, so the mutant hunting X-Terminators are called in to handle this menace. Little does the mutant fearing public realize but the X-Terminators are in fact the original X-Men. Cyclops, Jean Grey, Ice Man, Beast, and the high flying Angel, now known as X-Factor, use the mutant hysteria as a cover to find and help mutants. The Hulk could care less, he just wants to smash something. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449 CGC 9.6

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Label #4188704015

Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. It's the first appearance of the Thunderbolts in the aptly-titled "Introducing the Thunderbolts," script by Peter David, pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Tom Wegrzyn; Hulk and Janis are attacked by the Thunderbolts; Hulk is hurt during the fight, and breaks the wall of a dam to switch their attention onto saving citizen lives; At the end of the issue we see the Hulk falling on his knees, grabbing his chest. Characters: Hulk (Bruce Banner); Thunderbolts (Citizen V; Mach-1; Songbird; Techno; Atlas; Meteorite) ; Janis Jones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449 VF- 7.5

Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. It's the first appearance of the Thunderbolts in the aptly-titled "Introducing the Thunderbolts," script by Peter David, pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Tom Wegrzyn; Hulk and Janis are attacked by the Thunderbolts; Hulk is hurt during the fight, and breaks the wall of a dam to switch their attention onto saving citizen lives; At the end of the issue we see the Hulk falling on his knees, grabbing his chest. Characters: Hulk (Bruce Banner); Thunderbolts (Citizen V; Mach-1; Songbird; Techno; Atlas; Meteorite) ; Janis Jones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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

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Label #4235797012

New story: the Hulk battles the Inhumans in "A Refuge Divided!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Syd Shores (and others). Jim Steranko cover (with the head redrawn by Severin). 64 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 3 CGC 4.5

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Label #4055985016

Reprinting "To Live Again!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #70. "Like A Beast At Bay!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #71. "Within A Monster Dwells A Man!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #72. "Another World, Another Foe!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Bob Powell. Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #73. "The Wisdom of the Watcher!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby and Bob Powell. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #74. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 6 VF+ 8.5

Beware the Beehive! - Written by Len Wein & David Kraft. Art by Herb Trimpe, Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Once before, the cocoon opened -- to unleash Adam Warlock! But what lurks within it now? Guest-starring Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

King Size Hulk (2008) 1D CGC 9.6

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Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4385453005

Single cover by Frank Cho. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils by ART ADAMS & FRANK CHO & MORE. HULK vs. SHE-HULK! HULK vs. WENDIGO! HULK vs. ??????????? JEPH LOEB! ART ADAMS! FRANK CHO! TOO many SUPERSTARS to fit into a puny REGULAR-SIZED issue!!! We're comin' upside your head with a KING-SIZE spectacular with MORE smashing, bashing, trashing, and clashing than should be allowed by law!!! Three new tales that fill in the gaps of the best-selling HULK book, and set up NEW storylines! PLUS, classic tales including THE INCREDIBLE HULK 180 (the REAL 1st appearance of Wolverine!) and AVENGERS 83 (Lady Liberators, anyone?)! More? You want MORE!?!? How about a super-secret MYSTERY ARTIST...??? 96 PGS./Rated A Cover price $4.99.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-2496D64-007

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Last $1.25 cover price. Cover pencils by Joe Barney, inks by George Freeman. With Friends Like These..., script by Steven Grant, pencils by Joe Barney, inks by George Freeman; The Hulk invades the circus where Blob and Unus are working. Bless the Beasts & Children..., script by Bill Mantlo, art by George Freeman; Daredevil tries to do something about cruelty towards animals. Daredevil back cover art by George Freeman. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

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Label #0124484001

Giant-size issue. 2nd appearance of the Defenders. Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "Nightmare On Bald Mountain!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Sal Buscema; Dr. Strange, Hulk and Namor travel to Rutland, VT to stop a cult from releasing Dormammu into our dimension. "The Hidden World" featuring Betty Dean, Namora, and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 11 VG 4.0

Cover inks by John Romita. "Cry: Monster!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Joe Sinnott; The Hulk and the Thing are transported to a ghost town in the New Mexico desert to be pitted against one another in combat by the Leader and Kurrgo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 1 CGC 7.5

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Label #4323252003

Origin of Warlock and Counter-Earth in "And Men Shall Call Him Warlock!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. This is the first appearance of Warlock, who was previously the character "Him" in Fantastic Four (see issues 66 and 67) and Thor (issues 165, 166) comics. High Evolutionary guest stars. Brief appearances by the Hulk and Thor. Kane/Adkins cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 54 CBCS 8.0

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Label #22-0FD4FF7-020

"Spider in the Middle!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Hulk. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Amazing Spider-Man is in the middle of a mess! Caught in the crosshairs of both the Hulk and Woodgod! However, the rouge government agents at Tranquility Base are the real enemy! Can the wall-crawler convince his two confused friends to fight with him...instead of against him? It's an out of this world ending for the web-slinger! 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual 7 CBCS 9.2

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Label #23-3F9BF9F-009

"Champion!" Guest-starring Thor, Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Colossus, Sasquatch, Doc Samson, and Wonder Man. Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Avengers, and X-Men. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson, Camp Esposito, Giacoia, Dan Green, and Chic Stone. In arguably the best Thing story of all, a cosmic immortal known as the Champion, a being of nigh immeasurable strength whose existence is defined by physical contest, arrives on Earth and wishes to test his mettle against the mightiest heroes this planet has to offer. If they do not fight, this powerful being will destroy the Earth. After readily dispatching all contenders, the last man standing is Aunt Petunia's favorite nephew. But, can even the strongest member of the Fantastic Four hope to defeat an Elder of the Universe? 48 pages.

NOTE: "This issue was parodied on the cartoon "Dextor's Laboratory," in Dial M for Monkey. The Thing's role was filled by Dextor's Super Monkey and the Champion-like character was voiced by professional wrestler "Macho Man" Randy Savage." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $1.00.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

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Label #21-2B6CBFF-003

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Direct Edition. 1st appearance and origin of the She Hulk. "The She-Hulk Lives!" Guest-starring Bruce Banner. Story by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Chic Stone. Jennifer Walters is on the verge of death after an attempted assassination, and the only thing that will save her life is a blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner...AKA the Incredible Hulk! His gamma-irradiated blood sparks a startling transformation in his cousin, and she will forevermore be known as the Savage She-Hulk! Cover price $0.40.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 58 CBCS 7.5

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-056

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. Guest-starring the original Defenders (Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk). Story by Ron Marz. Art by Todd Smith and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. More secrets from the Silver Surfer's past are revealed. Plus, a guest-appearance by the original Defenders. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #5. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 95 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-097

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Down to Earth. Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four (Thing, Human Torch, and Ant Man). Story by Ron Marz. Art by Scot Eaton and Mike Barrieiro. The Silver Surfer and his allies take on the same cadre of alien Skrulls from Fantastic Four #347-349 and the virtually indestructible Inorganic Technotroid. Plus, a surprise cameo on the last page that just ruins Ben Grimm's day. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 125 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-025

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125th Issue Spectacular. "The Heart of the Beast!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Doctor Strange cameo. Story by Glenn Greenberg and J.M. DeMattis. Art by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. The Silver Surfer finds himself yet again in pitch battle with his one time ally, the Incredible Hulk. Plus, the Christmas themed back-up story "Home for the Holidays." Story by James Felder. Art by Bryan Hitch and Thibert. Cover price $2.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 126 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-026

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Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk and Doctor Strange. Story by J.M. DeMattis. Art by Ron Garney and Bob Wiacek. The Silver Surfer and Doctor Strange set out to save the life of their oft misunderstood friend, the Incredible Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-030

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Return of the Defenders. Part 3 of 4. "Blood Rites!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange, Hulk, and the Sub-Mariner. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Morgan. The original Defenders continue their reunion, but things go from bad to worse because Namor's body has been usurped by the villain, and the Scion of Atlantis now resides in the frail body of professional sidekick, Rick Jones. Story concludes in Doctor Strange Annual #2. "The Silver Surfer's Greatest Foes!" Written by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and James Sanders III. Firelord stars in "By Reason of Insanity!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Karl Alstaetter and Tom Christopher. Plus, pin-ups by John Buscema, Ron Lim, Jim Lee, Rick Leonardi, Jim Starlin, and Terry Austin. 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Skaar Son of Hulk (2008) 1B CGC 9.8 Pagulayan Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4327428012

Variant Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN. Written by GREG PAK Pencils by RON GARNEY. Born in fire. Raised by monsters. Destined to smash. On an alien planet shattered by war, no one is stronger than Skaar, the savage Son of Hulk. But as a Fillian warlord, an Imperial princess, and a mysterious Earthman spread chaos through the wastelands, will Skaar save the puny survivors -- or eat them? Another epic fever dream from Greg Pak, writer of 'Planet Hulk' and 'World War Hulk' -- featuring the return of fan-favorite Hulk artist Ron Garney! 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-036

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Revenge of the Sinister Six: Part 2 of 6. "Slugfest!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Story, art, and cover by Erik Larsen. A cadre of Spidey's deadliest foes has gathered together and to make matters worst, the gamma charged juggernaut known as the Hulk has arrived on the scene. Caught in the middle of it all is everyone's favorite friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Includes the back-up tale "Diabolique!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Terry Kavanagh. Art by Scott McDaniel and Keith Williams. Spidey investigates strange happenings at the New York Metropolitan Museum. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 22D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-037

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Direct Edition. Revenge of the Sinister Six: Part 5 of 6. "The Sixth Member!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk, Ghost Rider, Deathlok, Solo, and Sleepwalker. Story, art, and cover by Erik Larsen. Spider-Man and his amazing friends - the Incredible Hulk, Ghost Rider, Deathlok, and Sleepwalker - unite to stop the Sinister Six. Plus, after Sandman's betrayal, the bad guys unveil a mysterious new sixth member! Cover price $1.75.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 34 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #20-2C72426-017

Cover by Sal Buscema. "Titans Three!" part one of two, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer and the Hulk help the citizens of a small Central American country overthrow El General; Prelude (with #35) to 1st Defenders story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.