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Incredible Hulk (1962) #254 Newsstand
Incredible Hulk (1962) #254 Newsstand
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Incredible Hulk (1962) #254 – Newsstand Edition (1980, Marvel Comics)
Incredible Hulk (1962) #254 (December 1980), written by Bill Mantlo with pencils by Sal Buscema and inks by Sal Buscema, is an action-packed Bronze Age issue, presented here as the newsstand edition, identifiable by its UPC barcode and scarcer distribution compared to direct market copies. The Hulk unwittingly disrupts the scheme of four villains who seek to emulate the Fantastic Four’s cosmic transformation, hoping to gain superpowers through a dangerous experiment. Their plan spirals into chaos as the Hulk’s raw power intervenes, leading to a clash of brute force and misguided ambition. Bill Mantlo’s story blends humor, action, and Hulk’s chaotic presence, while Sal Buscema’s dynamic art vividly captures the villains’ failed transformation and the Hulk’s rampage.
Highlights
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Hulk’s accidental foiling of a Fantastic Four-inspired villain plot.
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Four villains’ botched attempt at cosmic powers.
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Bill Mantlo’s mix of action and comedic villainy.
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Sal Buscema’s energetic, expressive artwork.
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Newsstand edition’s rarity due to limited distribution.
Value & Trends
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Current: $8–$20 (VG/FN), $25–$50 (VF), $60–$100 (NM) for newsstand editions on eBay/MyComicShop, with CGC 9.8 copies fetching $150–$250 due to the issue’s unique premise and newsstand scarcity. Standard direct market copies sell for $5–$80 (NM), with newsstands commanding a premium.
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Trends: Hulk’s popularity, Godzilla vs. Hulk #1 (2025), The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), and Spider-Man 4 (2026) hype could drive 10–15% price hikes in 6–12 months. High-grade newsstand copies may hit $150–$300 in 2–3 years if Fantastic Four-related themes gain MCU focus (e.g., Avengers: Secret Wars, 2027). Comic-Con 2025 news could boost demand.
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Market: Bronze Age Hulk issues with Mantlo’s writing, Buscema’s art, and Fantastic Four connections are valued by collectors, especially newsstand copies in NM or slabbed grades.
Key Characters
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Hulk (Bruce Banner): Unwitting disruptor of villainy.
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Four Villains: Wannabe Fantastic Four with failed plans.
Why Buy?
This newsstand edition’s rarity, quirky Fantastic Four villain plot, and Buscema’s stellar art make it a Bronze Age gem. Mantlo’s fun storytelling appeals to Hulk and FF fans. Grab it in NM condition before Hulk’s cinematic surge or Fantastic Four’s MCU debut spikes prices!
This newsstand edition’s rarity, quirky Fantastic Four villain plot, and Buscema’s stellar art make it a Bronze Age gem. Mantlo’s fun storytelling appeals to Hulk and FF fans. Grab it in NM condition before Hulk’s cinematic surge or Fantastic Four’s MCU debut spikes prices!
Price: $8 (VG) to $100 (NM, newsstand, raw); $150–$250 (CGC 9.8). High-grade newsstand copies hold top future value.
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