The Incredible Hulk ##232
Marvel Comics • The Incredible Hulk Vol. 1
Writer
Roger Stern
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Sal Buscema
Publication Date
February 1979
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Newsstand)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Hulk battles the Beast-Man and encounters Marvel Man (Wendell Vaughn, who later becomes Quasar). The story 'Battle by the Bay!' concludes the storyline where Hulk is being manipulated by the mysterious Corporation.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy creasing across the bottom right corner, significant spine stress with multiple color-breaking ticks, blunting on all corners, surface scuffing visible through the bag, and moderate edge wear. The cover appears to have significant handling wear consistent with a mid-to-low grade copy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (CGC 4.0): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies of this particular issue range from $8 to $12. Higher grade copies (9.0+) command significant premiums ($80+), but this copy does not meet that threshold.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading (shipping, fees, and handling) would likely exceed the final market value of a 4.0 grade copy. This is better kept as a raw reader copy or a filler issue for a collection.
Notable Features
Features an early appearance of Wendell Vaughn (Marvel Man/Quasar). The cover notes 'Marvel's TV Sensation,' referencing the live-action Bill Bixby/Lou Ferrigno series airing at the time. It contains a standard UPC barcode (Newsstand).
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic based on the age-appropriate paper browning shown at the top edge of the pages, the specific color palette of late 70s Marvel newsstand inks, and the correct 35-cent price point for 1979.