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Condition Profile
MARVEL COMICS · 3/86 · NEWSSTAND
UNIT ECA-005716
THE INCREDIBLE HULK #329
Al Milgrom's final issue as writer/artist on The Incredible Hulk, immediately preceding Todd McFarlane's run
// Unit specification
| Publisher | Cover date | Era | Variant | Key attribute | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvel Comics | March 1986 | Copper | Newsstand | — | AVAILABLE |
// Copies in archive
| Unit | Grade | Variant | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECA-005716 | ~8.5 | Newsstand | AVAILABLE |
// Run position
// Condition analysis
Cover shows strong gloss and vibrant color with sharp corners; a faint pen or ink mark is visible on the logo area near the top. Minor surface handling wear is present but no major creases, tears, or color-breaking spine stress are visible. The book is in a protective sleeve which limits full assessment; interior and back cover were not evaluated.
// Valuation — market reference
| Bracket | Grade | Est. market value | Marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW_RAW | 0.5 – 1.5 | $1 | |
| MID_RAW | 4.0 – 6.0 | $4 | |
| HIGH_CERT | 9.8 SLAB | $50 |
// Archive commentary
The Incredible Hulk #329 closes out Al Milgrom's tenure as writer, penciler, and cover artist on the title, capping a stretch of the grey Hulk era before the book's art chores pass to Todd McFarlane with the following issue. Inked by Danny Bulanadi, colored by Petra Scotese, and lettered by Rick Parker, the issue features the supporting cast typical of the period — Betty Ross, Doc Samson, Rick Jones, Clay Quartermain — alongside the villainous Redeemer and Rattilore. Jim Shooter and Bob Harras shared editorial duties at Marvel during this stretch, placing the issue squarely within the office's mid-1980s output.
Market data shows a graded population concentrated in high grade, with a shallow price curve running from the mid-$20s at 8.5 up to $50 at 9.8 — a spread that signals modest collector demand rather than scarcity-driven appreciation. Sales activity is thin across grades, with only a handful of transactions recorded even at the top of the census, and no meaningful raw-market data exists in low or mid grade, reflecting the issue's status as a common, easily sourced late-Bronze/early-Copper Age Marvel title.
This issue holds interest chiefly for Hulk-run completists and readers tracking the creative handoff between Milgrom and McFarlane, rather than as a stand-alone investment vehicle. Lower and mid-grade raw copies trade near cover price or slightly above, typical of bulk long-box Marvel fare from this period, while CGC 9.8 slabs command a modest premium tied to certification and top-of-census bragging rights rather than any inherent scarcity. Collectors building complete Hulk runs or Milgrom bibliographies are the primary audience.
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