The Incredible Hulk ##17
Marvel Comics • Marvel Treasury Edition
Writer
Roy Thomas, Archie Goodwin
Interior Artist
Herb Trimpe, Sal Buscema, John Severin, Sal Trapani
Cover Artist
Herb Trimpe
Publication Date
1978
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An oversized 'Treasury' format book collecting iconic Hulk stories. Features classic battles against the Abomination, the Glob, and the Rhino. This issue re-presents key showdowns from the Bronze Age of Marvel.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair/Good (CGC 1.5)
Condition Details
Extensive spine wear with multiple tears and surface paper loss along the left edge. Heavy corner blunting and creasing on all edges. Color-breaking creases throughout the cover. Visible staining and edge chipping. The cover appears fragile with substantial shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw (as-is): $10.00 - $15.00; Graded (9.0+): $150.00 - $250.00. Given this condition, market value is minimal.
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (VF/NM) sell for $60-$100 on average. Mid-grade copies sell for $25. Low-grade copies in this condition typically sell for under $15 as reader copies.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS grading would significantly exceed the market value of the book in this low condition. It is best kept as a nostalgic reader copy.
Notable Features
Oversized 'Treasury Edition' dimensions (approx 10x13 inches). Includes a poster-sized layout. Reprints key Incredible Hulk issues from the late 60s and early 70s. Features Herb Trimpe's definitive Bronze Age Hulk art style.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1970s Marvel Treasury Edition. Correct cover gloss for the era, 1.50 price point with a UPC bar code indicates a standard retail copy. The heavy wear and paper aging are consistent with the period stock.