The Incredible Hulk Special #4

Title: The Incredible Hulk Special

Issue Number: #4

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication Date: January 1972

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Various

Artist/Penciler: Various

Cover Artist: Herb Trimpe; John Severin inks

Format: King-Size Special, 52 Pages

Variant/Cover: Standard 25¢ U.S. Cover

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: Oversized Hulk Special featuring three Hulk stories. Classic Herb Trimpe/John Severin picture-frame style cover. PriceCharting does not classify the issue as a key.

UPC: None (Pre-UPC)

Comic Grade: FN to FN+ (6.0–6.5)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Appears complete from provided scans; cover remains attached and interior pages appear intact

Condition Notes: Attractive copy with strong red cover color and good overall eye appeal. Moderate color-breaking spine wear is present along the full left edge, with additional wear and small chips around the corners. Front cover has light surface and edge wear, including wear along the bottom edge. Back cover shows moderate age toning with scattered foxing/discoloration, particularly around the outer margins, along with light creasing and edge wear. Interior pages show even age toning. The thicker 52-page square-bound spine shows visible rubbing and age wear but remains intact.

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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