The Incredible Hulk and Wolverine ##1
Marvel Comics • The Incredible Hulk and Wolverine Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe (pencils/inks) after Jack Abel
Publication Date
October 1986
Cover Variant
Regular (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A 1986 special re-presenting the classic battle from Incredible Hulk #180 and #181. It features the first appearance and second appearance of Wolverine as he battles the Hulk in the Canadian wilderness.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Minor spine stress visible along the left edge. Slight blunting on the bottom left corner. Overall high gloss and sharp registration. Surface appears flat through the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $45; Graded (9.0-9.8): $75 - $250
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar condition sold for approximately $35-$40. CGC 9.8 copies typically sell for $200-$250 based on current demand for classic reprints.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it can achieve a 9.6 or higher. A professional press and clean could improve the spine stress, but the value increase for this specific reprint is most significant at the 9.8 tier.
Notable Features
Marvel 25th Anniversary logo in corner box. Reprints first full appearance of Wolverine. Spider-Man 25th Anniversary 'black suit' logo in the UPC box area indicating Direct Edition.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing of the 1986 special. Correct paper stock for the era (Newsprint/Glossy cover), accurate $2.00 cover price, and correct Marvel 25th Anniversary trade dress.