Hulk ##1 (LGY#768)
Marvel Comics • Hulk Vol. 5 (2021)
Writer
Donny Cates
Interior Artist
Ryan Ottley
Cover Artist
Ryan Ottley
Publication Date
January 2022
Cover Variant
Regular/Cover A
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Bruce Banner takes control of the Hulk in a radical new way, piloting the beast from within a 'Mind Palace' cockpit. This issue begins the 'Mad Scientist' arc by Cates and Ottley, reimagining the Hulk as 'Starship Hulk.'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4)
Condition Details
The cover displays vibrant colors and sharp gloss. There are very minor signs of handling including a slight potential for tiny spine stress marks visible upon close inspection. Corners appear sharp and the edges are straight. The barcode and price area are clean without scuffs.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00; Graded (9.8): $35.00 - $55.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw copies are consistently between $4 and $8. Graded 9.8 copies have trended lower since the initial launch hype, often selling for roughly the cost of the grading service fees.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection. As a modern high-distribution book, the cost of grading usually exceeds the current market premium for a graded copy unless it achieves a 9.9 or 10.0 grade.
Notable Features
Features the first appearance of Starship Hulk. The cover includes Legacy Numbering (LGY#768) and a Direct Edition UPC barcode. Notable for the debut of the Donny Cates run.
Authentication Notes
Authentic modern Marvel printing. Features the standard $4.99 price point, digital edition offer text on the barcode sidebar, and proper color saturation typical of 2021-2022 glossy stock production.