*Marvel: A breakout character from the cinematic smash-hits, Guardians of the Galaxy and the Avengers, Groot, together with his ‘guardian’ Rocket Racoon, unexpectedly became the heart of the film – not that scripter Chris Claremont had any inkling of events when in 1976 he pit old Jade-Jaws against a variety of ‘Big-Panty Monsters’ from the pre-Marvel days! In rapid succession, our chartreuse champion fought Xemnu, Goom, Taboo, Diablo, the Blip and, yes, Groot, in his first on-panel experience since 1960’s Tales to Astonish #13! This new copy of Hulk Annual #5 is a sparkling NM, with immaculate squarebound spine, quite the nicest copy we’ve seen. With Guardians of the Galaxy 3 about to hit the big screen, now would be a prudent time to pick this up; accept the word of one who knows. NM £80. SORRY, THIS HAS NOW SOLD