L'Incroyable Hulk #No 40
Editions Heritage • L'Incroyable Hulk (Heritage/Quebec Series)
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
1975 (Estimated)
Cover Variant
Regular (French-Canadian Market)
Printing
First Printing (Heritage Edition)
Comic Description
This is the French-Canadian reprint of the legendary Marvel comic The Incredible Hulk #181. It features the first full appearance of Wolverine as he joins a three-way battle between Hulk and the Wendigo in the Canadian wilderness.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good / Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, blunted corners, possible moisture staining/foxing along the bottom edge, and a price sticker on the top left corner (550). General cover wear and edge wear are present.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; Graded (if 5.0): $100 - $150. Note: While significant as the French-Canadian equivalent of Hulk #181, foreign editions usually trade at a fraction of US counterparts.
Recent Sales
Heritage editions of key issues like #40 (Hulk 181 reprint) fluctuate significantly. Low-mid grade copies often sell between $40 and $80 CAD depending on regional demand.
Grading Recommendation
Potentially. This issue is highly collectible as it reprints the first full appearance of Wolverine for the Quebec market. Professional cleaning and pressing are recommended before grading due to the sticker and visible grime.
Notable Features
First full appearance of Wolverine (reprint). Editions Heritage logo. 'Format Special En Francais' banner. 25c price point. This is the primary key for Heritage collectors.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s Heritage Edition. The paper stock and ink saturation are consistent with Quebecois newsprint of the era. No signs of restoration are visible in the photo, but the sticker is an aftermarket addition.