Hulk ##1
Marvel Comics • Hulk Vol. 5
Writer
Donny Cates
Interior Artist
Ryan Ottley
Cover Artist
Joshua Cassara
Publication Date
January 2022
Cover Variant
PX Previews Exclusive - Dr. Doom Variant
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part one of the 'Mad Scientist' arc. After the events of Immortal Hulk, Bruce Banner has taken radical control over the Hulk, augmenting him with cybernetics and piloting the beast like a starship from within a 'Mind Palace' to travel into deep space.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (9.4 - 9.8 range)
Condition Details
As a digital stock image, the book appears in brand new condition. Expected retail condition would include sharp corners, a flat spine with no color-breaking stress marks, and high surface gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20 USD; Graded (9.8): $60 - $85 USD
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for this specific Joshua Cassara PX variant range from $8 (raw) to $75 (CGC 9.8). Values have slightly decreased since the initial launch hype of the Cates/Ottley run.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it is a guaranteed 9.8 to maximize protection and visual appeal. For investment purposes, the potential profit margin is low compared to grading fees unless part of a bulk submission.
Notable Features
First issue of the Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley run; features a Doctor Doom homage cover by Joshua Cassara; PX Previews Exclusive retail incentive.
Authentication Notes
Modern high-gloss cover with standard Marvel trade dress and modern paper stock. No known counterfeits of this specific variant; check for the Diamond Previews branding typically associated with PX exclusives.