Red Hulk ##1
Marvel Comics • Red Hulk Vol. 1
Writer
Jeph Loeb
Interior Artist
Ed McGuinness
Cover Artist
Adam Kubert
Publication Date
March 2008
Cover Variant
Variant / Cover B
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
This issue is a re-titling/continuation of the Hulk series starting with issue #1. It features the debut of the Red Hulk (General 'Thunderbolt' Ross) in his own self-titled series arc 'Who is the Red Hulk?'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4) - Estimated
Condition Details
Image shows a flat cover with sharp edges; minor shelf wear may be present; no visible spine stress or color-breaking creases in photograph, though high-gloss covers from this era are prone to micro-scratches.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (9.8): $125 - $160
Recent Sales
Raw copies of the Kubert variant typically sell between $35 and $45. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold in the $150 range.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if the copy is a guaranteed 9.8 (Mint). A professional clean and press is recommended for modern books to remove all non-color-breaking surface defects before submission.
Notable Features
Variant cover by Adam Kubert; Red Hulk solo title launch; key modern Marvel era character development.
Authentication Notes
Features standard modern Marvel trade dress; logo registration and color saturation are consistent with 2008 production standards.