INCREDIBLE HULK (1962-99) #180
CGC NM/M: 9.8
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 12/15/2022 7:11 PM
$15,501
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: white pages
1st appearance of Wolverine (last page cameo); Wendigo app., Herb Trimpe cover & art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
Highest Graded
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1st appearance of Wolverine (last page cameo); Wendigo app., Herb Trimpe cover & art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
Highest Graded
DESCRIPTION
white pages
1st appearance of Wolverine (last page cameo); Wendigo app., Herb Trimpe cover & art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
Highest Graded
Incredible Hulk #180 ushered in a new era of comics with the first appearance of Wolverine! Readers had to wait for that final cliffhanger panel, though, where the Canadian hero came pouncing into battle to take on both the Hulk and the mythological Wendigo. Fans instantly took a liking to the scrappy character, and Len Wein soon declared Wolverine to be a mutant drafted into the new X-Men lineup introduced in Giant-Size X-Men #1. From there, Wolverine joined the Punisher as the first true superstars of the Bronze Age of comics.
Wolverine also became one of Marvel's most potent weapons for sales-inspiring guest turns and hot spin-off titles. It was no surprise when Hugh Jackman found overnight stardom with the role in 2000's big-screen X-Men film. Over 25 years later, Wolverine remains one of the hottest figures in both comics and film — as further confirmed when Jackman returned for the massive success of 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine. This timeless book will certainly see boosts in price as Marvel Studios continues to announce new projects featuring the company's reclaimed X-Men rights.
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While there are many copies of Hulk #180 available out there, none are ranked higher than this exemplary example, the book is impeccable, with amazingly bright colors and wonderful centering, the construction is rock solid, and the investment interest is extremely high. Being as this is the true first appearance of Wolverine, the book will certainly see boosts in price once the MCU announces the X-Men’s inclusion in the franchise, again when the casting of the character is revealed, and a third time once the first movie is released. There is no reason not to go out and get a copy of this Bronze Age key before an inevitable rise in value.
Overstreet Guide 2022 NM- (9.2) value = $3,000
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1st appearance of Wolverine (last page cameo); Wendigo app., Herb Trimpe cover & art; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
Highest Graded
Incredible Hulk #180 ushered in a new era of comics with the first appearance of Wolverine! Readers had to wait for that final cliffhanger panel, though, where the Canadian hero came pouncing into battle to take on both the Hulk and the mythological Wendigo. Fans instantly took a liking to the scrappy character, and Len Wein soon declared Wolverine to be a mutant drafted into the new X-Men lineup introduced in Giant-Size X-Men #1. From there, Wolverine joined the Punisher as the first true superstars of the Bronze Age of comics.
Wolverine also became one of Marvel's most potent weapons for sales-inspiring guest turns and hot spin-off titles. It was no surprise when Hugh Jackman found overnight stardom with the role in 2000's big-screen X-Men film. Over 25 years later, Wolverine remains one of the hottest figures in both comics and film — as further confirmed when Jackman returned for the massive success of 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine. This timeless book will certainly see boosts in price as Marvel Studios continues to announce new projects featuring the company's reclaimed X-Men rights.
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While there are many copies of Hulk #180 available out there, none are ranked higher than this exemplary example, the book is impeccable, with amazingly bright colors and wonderful centering, the construction is rock solid, and the investment interest is extremely high. Being as this is the true first appearance of Wolverine, the book will certainly see boosts in price once the MCU announces the X-Men’s inclusion in the franchise, again when the casting of the character is revealed, and a third time once the first movie is released. There is no reason not to go out and get a copy of this Bronze Age key before an inevitable rise in value.
Overstreet Guide 2022 NM- (9.2) value = $3,000
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE