The Totally Awesome Hulk ##1
Marvel Comics • The Totally Awesome Hulk Vol. 1
Writer
Greg Pak
Interior Artist
Frank Cho
Cover Artist
Frank Cho
Publication Date
February 2016
Cover Variant
Regular Cover (Cover A)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First full appearance of Amadeus Cho as the Totally Awesome Hulk. Following the events of Secret Wars, Amadeus Cho absorbs the radiation from Bruce Banner to save him, becoming the new Gamma-powered hero. Includes the first appearance of Lady Hellbender.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine+ (CGC 6.5) (Qualified due to writing)
Condition Details
Visible handwriting on the top edge of the cover listing names ('Signed by...'). Multiple spine stress lines that appear to break color. Slight corner blunting on the bottom left and top right. Visible ink signature by Greg Pak near the title area. General surface wear and minor edge chipping on the right side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25 (due to writing and condition) / Graded: $40 - $60 (Qualified green label)
Recent Sales
High-grade 9.8 copies sell for $130-$150. Lower grade raw copies without additional handwriting typically sell for $20-$30.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The handwritten names at the top edge and the unverified Greg Pak signature would result in a 'Qualified' green label. The spine wear limits the numerical grade to a mid-range tier, making the cost of grading higher than the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Major Key Issue: 1st full appearance of Amadeus Cho as Hulk. 1st appearance of Lady Hellbender (Marguerite Hellbender). Direct Edition with UPC barcode and 'Bonus Digital Edition' logo.
Authentication Notes
The book appears to be an authentic 2016 Marvel publication. Note that the signature by Greg Pak is unauthenticated; without witness verification (CGC Signature Series), it is treated as cover writing. The additional names written across the top edge are non-professional annotations that significantly impact the collector's value.