The Incredible Hulk ##262
Marvel Comics • The Incredible Hulk Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
August 1981
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Hulk is trapped in a house of glass by the master of illusions. Features appearances by Lord Ghenji and the People of the Golden Land.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible light spine stress/ticks, minor corner blunting on the bottom left, some surface wrinkling of the bag/mylar may obscure minor details, but colors remain vibrant with decent edge gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.6+): $50 - $70
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for under $10. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $80-$100 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high 9.8 is guaranteed, as the cost of grading exceeds the market value for mid-to-high grades.
Notable Features
Direct Edition (indicated by the strike-through in the UPC box). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott.
Authentication Notes
The print quality, paper aging (off-white pages), and 50-cent price point are consistent with authentic 1981 Marvel Bronze Age stock.