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MARVEL COMICS · 2/69
UNIT ECA-005581
THE INCREDIBLE HULK #112
Silver Age Hulk battles the Missing Link, Herb Trimpe cover and art
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | February 1969 | Silver | — | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-005581 | ~5.5 | — | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows moderate wear consistent with a mid-grade Silver Age book: soft, rounded corners, visible spine stress lines and some whitening along the spine, a diagonal crease running through the lower left corner, and general surface wear/scuffing across the logo area. There is noticeable discoloration/soiling near the bottom left edge and slight edge chipping along the right border. The book is in a protective sleeve which adds some glare; interior pages and back cover were not assessed.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $14 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $28 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $700 |
// Archive commentary
The Incredible Hulk #112 arrived at the tail end of the 1960s Hulk run overseen by Stan Lee with art by Herb Trimpe, whose angular, kinetic style defined the title's transition from the character's early experimental period into a more consistent action-adventure format. This issue continues the multi-part battle between the Hulk and the Missing Link, a recurring foil introduced a few issues earlier in the same storyline arc, and reflects the era's emphasis on large-scale monster-versus-monster confrontations set against Cold War military backdrops involving General Ross and Rick Jones.
Market demand for the book tracks the broader pattern typical of mid-run Silver Age Marvel superhero titles: steady collector interest anchored by Trimpe's cover work and completist demand from Hulk-title runs, rather than any single defining first appearance. Sales activity is heaviest in the 8.0 to 9.6 range, where the population of graded copies is largest and turnover is most frequent, while the top of the census thins out sharply at 9.8, producing an outsized price jump at the highest certified grade relative to the mid-grade tiers.
This issue suits collectors building complete late-1960s Hulk runs or Trimpe cover-art sets rather than key-issue speculators. Raw copies in low and mid grade trade as affordable filler pieces for run-builders, while pristine CGC 9.8 examples command a real premium driven by scarcity at the top of the census rather than character significance, making the book a steady but modest performer across the grading spectrum.
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