The Incredible Hulk ##207
Marvel Comics • The Incredible Hulk Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Rich Buckler
Publication Date
January 1977
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (Barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Titled 'Alone Against the Defenders!', this issue features the Hulk battling his former teammates: Doctor Strange, Nighthawk, Valkyrie, and Hellcat. The conflict arises from a misunderstanding after the Hulk returns from his time in another dimension.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good/Fine (CGC 5.0 - 5.5)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; visible blunting and wear on all four corners; light surface scuffing and gloss loss across the cover; subtle vertical crease on the right side; minor tanning on the edges of the white Marvel box top-left.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15–$25; Graded (CGC 5.0-6.0): $45–$65
Recent Sales
Recent 2024 eBay sales for mid-grade raw copies vary between $10 and $22 depending on shipping. High-grade 9.6 copies reach $150+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading/shipping would likely exceed the final market value of a mid-grade copy. Excellent for a personal collection or as a 'reader' copy.
Notable Features
Bronze Age key-lite; features a battle against The Defenders; includes appearances by Doctor Strange and Valkyrie; newsstand edition with UPC barcode.
Authentication Notes
Appearance is consistent with 1970s Marvel newsprint stock and ink saturation. No immediate signs of being a reproduction or reprint.