Title: The Incredible Hulk

Issue Number: #102

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: April 1968

Era: Silver Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Gary Friedrich

Artist/Penciler: Marie Severin

Cover Artist: Marie Severin

Format: Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Standard 12¢ Cover

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Premiere issue of Hulk's solo series; series continues numbering from Tales to Astonish #101; retells the Hulk's origin

UPC: None (Pre-UPC)

Comic Grade: VF- to VF (7.5–8.0)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Yes; cover and centerfold appear securely attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Attractive, complete copy with excellent overall eye appeal and strong, vibrant cover color. Front cover is very clean with relatively sharp edges and corners. Light spine wear is present with a few small stress marks and minor color breaks, along with light edge and corner wear. Back cover remains clean with light age-related toning and minor handling wear. Interior pages show moderate, even age toning, particularly along the margins. Both staples are intact and the centerfold appears securely attached. No significant tears, writing, staining or missing pieces are visible.

Comic Book Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.

Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.

Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.

Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.

Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.

Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.

Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.

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