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
UK Price Variant (20p)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Story titled 'People Who Live In Glass Houses...'. The Hulk faces off against the villainous Glassman. The issue also features Rick Jones and the transformation dilemmas of Bruce Banner.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and soft creasing along the spine; minor corner blunting at top and bottom right; slight color breaking along the left edge; general surface wear consistent with mid-grade handling; paper likely shows off-white to cream coloring due to age.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12 | Graded (estimated 6.0): $30 - $45
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade raw copies range between $4 and $10 for the US edition; UK 20p variants carry a slight premium for niche collectors but generally follow standard values.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading/shipping exceed the market value of a 6.0 copy. Only worth grading if achieving a 9.6 or higher.
Notable Features
UK Price Variant (20p instead of 50c); Spider-Man head in the UPC corner box indicates a Direct/Market edition; Bronze Age Marvel aesthetic.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1981 printing; features appropriate 20p UK price stamp and period-correct Marvel Comics Group header; paper stock appears consistent with standard newsprint of the era.