L'Incroyable Hulk #No 48
Editions Heritage • L'Incroyable Hulk (French Canadian Edition)
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
Estimated 1970s
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
French Canadian translation and reprint of Marvel Comics' The Incredible Hulk, featuring translated dialogue and localized cover banners ("Format Special En Français"). This specific issue corresponds to a US Hulk issue featuring the Mole Man and subterranean adventures.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress ticks, slight corner blunting, minor edge wear, clean cover with good gloss and decent color preservation, no major tears or missing pieces visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25, Graded: Not typically economically viable for professional grading given the lower market value of foreign editions, but estimated slabbed value around $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Comparable French-Canadian Editions published by Editions Heritage in VF condition generally sell in the $15 to $30 range depending on the specific US issue being reprinted.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) as the grading fees and shipping would exceed the market value of the comic. Best kept raw in a protective bag and board.
Notable Features
Editions Heritage Canadian French-language variant printing, containing translated Marvel content exclusively distributed in Canada during the 1970s.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic based on standard Editions Heritage paper stock, layout, traditional Canadian french publishing markings in the upper corner box, and vintage printing characteristics.