MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INCREDIBLE HULK Nos. 1-6 #Volume 8 (of the Masterworks Series)
Marvel Comics • Marvel Masterworks (Hardcover)
Writer
Stan Lee
Interior Artist
Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko
Cover Artist
Jack Kirby (Original Issue #1 art), Cover Design unidentified
Publication Date
1989 (Original Hardcover Printing)
Cover Variant
Regular Hardcover (Marble Cover Design)
Printing
First Printing (Based on the green marble design and lack of modern 'Volume' dust jacket styles)
Comic Description
This volume reprints the first six issues of The Incredible Hulk (1962). It features the origin of Bruce Banner and the Hulk, the transition from Grey Hulk to Green Hulk, and early battles against the Circus of Evil and Tyrannus.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0 equivalent for books)
Condition Details
Heavy shelf wear and fading on the spine; noticeable fraying and delamination of the silver cloth/tape on the left edge; corner blunting on the bottom right; surface scuffing and discoloration on the green marble finish.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30. Graded: Not typically professionally graded by CGC as it is a collected hardcover book rather than a single-issue comic.
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for early 1st Edition Marvel Masterworks in similar used condition range from $10 to $25. Mint copies with dust jackets (if applicable) can reach $50+.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. This is a collected edition hardcover, not a single floppy comic. Professional grading (CGC/CBCS) is generally reserved for serialized comic books. The condition is too low to warrant 'Certified Signature' or 'Archival' book services.
Notable Features
Collected edition of key silver-age issues; features the first appearance of Hulk, Rick Jones, Betty Ross, and General Thunderbolt Ross in reprint format.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first-generation Marvel Masterworks hardcover from the late 1980s. The 'green marble' cover and silver spine foil are consistent with the original production run before the line transitioned to standardized dust jackets.