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The Incredible Hulk #351 front cover
~9.0 AI-Estimated
Approximate
Condition Profile
THE INCREDIBLE HULK #351
MARVEL COMICS · 1/89 · NEWSSTAND
UNIT ECA-005746

THE INCREDIBLE HULK #351

Peter David and Jeff Purves-era Hulk issue featuring Marlo Chandler and the K'ai subplot

SIG 2/10 Available

// Unit specification

PublisherCover dateEraVariantKey attributeStatus
Marvel Comics January 1989 Copper Newsstand AVAILABLE

// Copies in archive

UnitGradeVariantStatus
ECA-005746 ~9.0 Newsstand AVAILABLE

// Run position

Part of an unbroken run · #350–#352 · 3 issues View all 78 available issues of THE INCREDIBLE HULK →

// Condition analysis

⚠ AI-Estimated / Approximate Condition Profile

Cover shows strong gloss and sharp corners with no visible creases or color breaks; spine appears tight with no stress lines evident in this photo. Slight edge wear may be present near the bottom corners but is difficult to assess due to the protective sleeve reflecting light. No stains, tears, or writing are visible on the front cover. Interior pages and back cover were not assessed, so grade is capped conservatively despite the clean front appearance.

// Valuation — market reference

⚠ AI-Estimated values — approximate, not an appraisal
BracketGradeEst. market valueMarker
LOW_RAW 0.5 – 1.5 $2
MID_RAW 4.0 – 6.0 $5
HIGH_CERT 9.8 SLAB $55

// Archive commentary

The Incredible Hulk #351 arrived during Peter David's celebrated late-1980s run on the title, a period widely regarded as one of the most creatively ambitious stretches in the character's history. This issue continues threads involving the miniature world of K'ai and features Marlo Chandler, a supporting character who would grow in importance across David's tenure. Jeff Purves provides both interior art and the cover, working alongside inker Bob Wiacek and colorist Petra Scotese under the editorial guidance of Tom DeFalco and Bobbie Chase.

Market data reflects a book with modest but steady collector interest rather than speculative demand. Certified sales cluster tightly across the top grades, with only a handful of transactions recorded at 9.8, 9.6, and 9.2, and a total certified population of just 35 copies against a much larger print run typical of late-Copper-Age newsstand distribution. Pricing rises gently rather than steeply from 9.2 to 9.8, consistent with a book valued primarily for high-grade condition rarity rather than character or story significance, since Hulk #351 contains no first appearance, death, or other landmark event.

This issue appeals mainly to Peter David run completists and Hulk series collectors filling out long-box sets rather than to speculators chasing key issues. Raw copies in low and mid grade circulate cheaply and are readily available, reflecting the newsstand era's high survivability, while CGC 9.8 examples command a real but modest premium tied to the difficulty of finding pack-fresh copies from this period. Demand is likely to remain stable rather than growing, anchored by ongoing appreciation for David's writing rather than any speculative catalyst.

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