The Incredible Hulk ##287
Marvel Comics • The Incredible Hulk Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Sal Buscema
Cover Artist
Al Milgrom
Publication Date
September 1983
Cover Variant
Newsstand Edition (UPC barcode present)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'Once a Hulk, Always a Hulk!' Bruce Banner, currently in control of the Hulk's body, encounters the character MODOK and is forced to confront his inner demons. The cover features a pink-themed futuristic profile of a woman with a mohawk against a dark green Hulk.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (some color-breaking), minor corner blunting on top right, light surface wear visible through poly-bag, minor edge wear along the left spine side. Bag prevents detailed view of gloss and paper acidity.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 9.8): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Recent raw newsstand copies in mid-to-high grade typically sell for $5-$10 on eBay; CGC 9.8 copies have sold between $65 and $90 recently.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The fair market value in this condition is lower than the cost of grading fees. Best kept as a reader copy or for personal collection.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with barcode. Bronze Age Marvel issue. Appearance of MODOK and the Abomination occurs in this story arc.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be a genuine 1983 newsstand copy. Proper 60-cent price point for the era. Typical newsstand 'non-gloss' paper stock visible.