*Marvel: From 1968, a gamma-infused milestone, with the first issue of the Hulk’s own series, eccentrically numbered #102, as he assumed the numbering of Tales to Astonish, the split-book which had been his home for several years. This was Brucie’s big break, his comeback vehicle after his early-60s 6-issue flop, and the start of the long-running series most associated with him. Mirthful Marie Severin illustrated not only a recap of Bruce Banner’s irradiated origin, but also a new story thread with Jade-Jaws frolicking with some of Thor’s Asgardian chums, including the Warriors Three! (Bonus points for the appearance of guest-villainess the Enchantress (obviously)). This copy is clean, tight at staples, good cover colour and gloss, light ‘blunting’ at corners, but no significant creasing, tiny amount of wear at middle edge of cover. This debut issue of Bruce Banner’s solo show is a cents copy, no UK price overprint, FN+ £85. SORRY, THIS HAS NOW SOLD