*Marvel: From the Good Doctor Collection this week, a 1968 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 six 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 solid pence printed copy has bright colour, good tight staples and spine and nice white to off-white pages. There are no cover markings, except for a vertical subscription crease which isn’t too noticeable and only very slightly and faintly breaks colour for a few cms above the logo and at the Hulk’s chin.  
PICTURED: HULK #102 VG p £100 SOLD