The Incredible Hulk ##264
Marvel Comics • The Incredible Hulk Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe (pencils), Al Milgrom (inks)
Publication Date
October 1981
Cover Variant
UK Price Variant (20p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The story titled 'He Gives and He Takes Away!' features Bruce Banner/The Hulk as he encounters and protects runaway children. He battles the character Night-Crawler (the cosmic entity, not the X-Man) and later faces the threat of a giant insectoid creature.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0)
Condition Details
Visible corner blunting at bottom right and top right; significant color breaking crease at the top right corner; minor spine stress points/ticks; slight waviness to the cover suggesting moisture exposure or storage pressure; possible minor yellowing on page edges.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (CGC 5.0): $25 - $35. Note: UK Price variants generally hold similar value to US counterparts for this era unless high grade.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range between $4 and $12. Near Mint copies (9.0+) usually sell for $20-$40.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would exceed the market value of a mid-grade copy of this issue. It is best kept as a binder/reader copy or in a bag and board.
Notable Features
This is the UK Price Variant (20p) instead of the US 50 cent version. It features the Spider-Man head in the UPC box, which was standard for direct market/Marvel comics of that period.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic. The paper quality, printing density of the 20p price box, and the specific Marvel logo from 1981 are consistent with original production. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting are visible.