Hulk Smash #1 (Cvr A) (2001)
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Hulk Smash!, Marvel Universe
Cover says Hulk Smah - painted cover by kevin nowlan garth ennis/john mccrea ? THE SCOOP: The demented duo of Garth Ennis (PUNISHER) and John McCrea (Hitman) unleash the green goliath! ? THE STORY: Meet Patrick D. Mitchell. His father was awarded the Silver Star for his service in Viet Nam. His grandfather died during General Patton's drive to the Rhine during WWII. It's even rumored that one of his relatives charged up San Juan Hill with Teddy Roosevelt. Today it's Patrick's turn to face his destiny. For today his Company in the U.S. Army's 29th Infantry will lock and load, say their prayers, and face down the living engine of destruction known as the Hulk. And in the blazing heat of the Nevada desert, Mitchell will feel the cool grip of Death around his throat... and the breath of the strongest creature to ever walk the Earth on his neck. Patrick D. Mitchell is a Lieutenant. But today he just may learn what it means to be a soldier. ? THE FORMAT: Each issue of this two-issue, monthly limited series will be 32 pages, with ads. FC (1 of 2) Cover price $2.99.
Release Date: 2001
THE HIGH GRADES (Investment Quality)
- 9.9 – 10.0 MINT: Near perfect. No discernible defects.
- 9.8 NM/MT: High-end; negligible stress or bindery tears.
- 9.6 NM+: Nearly perfect; very minor surface wear.
- 9.4 NM: Standard high-grade; minor corner blunting.
- 9.2 NM-: Excellent; small stress lines (no color break).
- 9.0 VF/NM: Great eye appeal; minor spine stress.
THE MID GRADES (Collector Quality)
- 8.5 VF+: Clean copy; small amount of wear/creasing.
- 8.0 VF: Very attractive; minor surface wear or foxing.
- 7.5 VF-: Slight accumulation of defects; minor blunting.
- 7.0 FN/VF: Solid copy; minor creases or color breaks.
- 6.0 FN: Average mid-grade; small spine splits or tears.
- 5.0 VG/FN: Significant wear; small pieces may be missing.
THE LOW GRADES (Reader Quality)
- 4.0 VG: Average used copy; heavy creasing or scuffing.
- 3.0 GD/VG: Heavily read; major creases or staple rust.
- 2.0 GD: Well-worn; covers may be detached but present.
- 1.0 FR: Heavily damaged; large chunks missing.
- 0.5 PR: Fragile; missing pages or severe degradation.
Our raw grading is an opinion based on 30+ years of experience. We do not guarantee a specific numeric grade from 3rd party services (CGC/CBCS) but strive for maximum accuracy.
