The Incredible Hulk Annual ##19
Marvel Comics • The Incredible Hulk Vol. 1 Annuals
Writer
Peter David
Interior Artist
Gary Barker, Kirk Jarvinen
Cover Artist
Kevin Maguire (pencils), Joe Rubinstein (inks)
Publication Date
1993
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The Hulk encounters a new threat in the form of Lazarus (first appearance). The story deals with the Bruce Banner/Professor Hulk persona and the mystery surrounding the identity and powers of Lazarus.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks. Significant corner blunting on the bottom left and top right. Minor color rub on the black areas of the cover. Slight surface indentations on the bottom left edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $10 / Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $2-$8 on eBay. High-grade 9.8 slabbed copies have sold between $45 and $65 recently.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx $25-$40) exceeds the secondary market value of the book in this mid-grade condition.
Notable Features
First appearance of Lazarus. Part of the '1993 Marvel Annuals' event which introduced a new character in every annual. This copy has a UPC barcode (Direct Edition).
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s glossy cover stock and newsprint internal pages. No known counterfeits of this issue exist; printing registration and logo placement are consistent with Marvel's 1993 manufacturing standards.