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1970s MOST IMPORTANT HULK COMICS

STAR RATINGS:

Best: 5 to 4.5 stars.

Good: 4 to 3 stars.

Bad: 2.5 to 2 stars.

Worst: 1.5 to 0 stars.

BEST: AND NOW… THE WOLVERINE! (1974)

Collects Incredible Hulk #181.

Dialogue: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.

Plot: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.

Characterization: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.

Art: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.

Gloriously, Incredible Hulk (1974) #181 is at the top of both the Top 200 Most Valuable Comic Books of the Bronze Age (1970-1980) and the CGC Ranking. Importantly, it holds a Record Sale of $49,200 and a Minimum Value of $1,500.

Certainly, it is one of the most valuable comics of all time. And really, we know why. Indeed, it is the historic first appearance of Wolverine in Marvel Comics.

Definitely, comic collectors should rave about this comic since it has aged well. Today, Wolverine has successfully been a part of the two X-Men film timelines and the X-Men are set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

A FAN OF THIS STORY? CLICK ON INCREDIBLE HULK #181 CGC 8.5 OW/WH PAGES / 1ST FULL APPEARANCE OF WOLVERINE 1974 BELOW TO PURCHASE THE COMIC ON AMAZON.

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BEST: BATTLE OF THE BEHEMOTHS! (1971)

Collects Fantastic Four #112.

Dialogue: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.

Plot: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.

Characterization: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.

Art: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.

Gloriously, Fantastic Four (1971) #112, is a classic Hulk vs Thing fight. On the Top 200 Most Valuable Comic Books of the Bronze Age (1970-1980), it holds a Record Sale of $5340 and a Minimum Value of $40.

Furthermore, it ranks 35th on the Top 200 and 72th on the CGC Ranking. And really, we know why. Indeed, it is the story that forever skyrocketed the Hulk vs Thing rivalry.

Definitely, comic collectors should collect this comic. Today, Hulk’s popularity is at an all-time high with the Immortal Hulk series and the Avengers movies.

A FAN OF THIS STORY? CLICK ON Amazing FANTASTIC FOUR (MARVEL COMIC #112) JULY 1971 BELOW TO PURCHASE THE COMIC ON AMAZON.

BEST: AND THE WIND HOWLS… WENDIGO! (1974)

Collects Incredible Hulk #180.

Dialogue: 4.0 out of 5.0 stars.

Plot: 4.0 out of 5.0 stars.

Characterization: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars.

Art: 3.5 out of 5.0 stars.

In 1974, Wolverine makes a first cameo appearance in Marvel continuity. Really, collectors have raved about the value of this comic which ranks 14th on the Top 200. Indeed, Wolverine has become a cultural sensation driving sales of X-Men.

On our GCG Count, the story ranks 11th. On the Top 200, it holds a Record Sale of $40,800 and a Minimum Value of $90.

Definitely, Logan has a dedicated following beyond comics and is among Marvel’s most popular characters. In many ways, his value expresses an underrepresented culture that values anti-heroes and wildlife.

A FAN OF THIS STORY? CLICK ON INCREDIBLE HULK, V1 #180. OCTOBER 1974 BELOW TO PURCHASE THE COMIC ON AMAZON.

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LINKS

List Of Important Comics From The 1970s in Rare Comics. Incredible Hulk Vol 1 181 in Marvel Database. Top 200 Most Valuable Comic Books of the Bronze Age (1970-1980) in Sell My Comic Books. Hugh Jackman in Marvel Database. Fantastic Four Vol 1 112 in Marvel Database.