Hulk

Incredible Hulk (1962) #1

First Appearance: Hulk (Bruce Banner), Rick Jones, General Thunderbolt Ross

The first appearance of the Incredible Hulk by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Originally grey-skinned, the Hulk debuted in this six-issue series before his famous green transformation. One of Marvel's rarest and most valuable Silver Age keys.

Avengers (1963) #1

First Appearance: Avengers (founding team)

First appearance of the Avengers — Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man, and Wasp unite for the first time. Written by Stan Lee with art by Jack Kirby. One of the most important team debut issues in Marvel history.

Tales to Astonish (1959) #62

First Appearance: The Leader (Samuel Sterns)

First appearance of the Leader, the Hulk's arch-nemesis and one of Marvel's most dangerous super-villains. A key Silver Age issue from the early days of the Hulk's solo adventures.

Incredible Hulk (1962) #180

First Appearance: Wolverine (Logan / James Howlett) — first cameo appearance

The first cameo appearance of Wolverine — the cliffhanger last page that changed comics history. Wolverine's mysterious appearance at the end of this issue led directly into his first full story in Incredible Hulk #181. Collectors typically seek both issues together. A vital Bronze Age key.

Incredible Hulk (1962) #181

First Appearance: Wolverine (Logan / James Howlett) — first full appearance

The first full appearance of Wolverine — one of the most important Bronze Age keys. After a brief cameo in Incredible Hulk #180, Wolverine gets his first full story here, battling both the Hulk and the monstrous Wendigo. Written by Len Wein with art by Herb Trimpe. Near-mint copies have sold for over $150,000.