The Incredible Hulk ##311
Marvel Comics • The Incredible Hulk Vol. 1
Writer
Bill Mantlo
Interior Artist
Mike Mignola
Cover Artist
Mike Mignola
Publication Date
September 1985
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man Symbol in UPC Box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part of the 'Crossroads' storyline where Bruce Banner's mind is gone and the Hulk is purely feral. Follows the Hulk as he wanders a mystical dimension and encounters strange creatures and sacrifices. Features the 'Mindless Hulk.'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0) - Estimated
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress visible. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Minor color-breaking ticks on the left edge. Overall high gloss and strong color vibrancy.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded (9.0+): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
CGC 9.8 copies typically sell for $200-$250. Raw high-grade copies regularly sell for approximately $20 to $30 on online auction platforms.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it can achieve a 9.8 grade; current visual evidence of spine ticks suggests it may fall in the 9.0-9.2 range. A clean and press might improve the grade, but the cost of grading may exceed the immediate value for this specific issue unless personally significant.
Notable Features
Early Mike Mignola cover and interior art; Spider-Man head in the Marvel UPC box (Direct Edition indicator); iconic feral Hulk imagery.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1980s newsprint interior with glossy cover. Correct 65-cent price point and font for the era. No signs of counterfeiting detected from image.