This is a selection of Marvel comicsfeaturing the Hulk (with GEMs highlighted). The list includes links for the following: (a) Wiki page (from the Grand Comics Database, or GCD), (b) e-book (available upon request), and (c) More info on each comic (via optional posts by various contributors). [Note: In some cases where there is a set of consecutive issues listed as one entry, the Wiki link takes you to the first issue in the set, and the ‘Next Issue’ link will take you to the later issues.]
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The Hulk has had a long and storied publication history, starting with his first appearance in The Incredible Hulk #1 in 1962. The character, created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, was originally depicted as a gray-skinned monster who transformed into the Hulk when scientist Bruce Banner was exposed to gamma radiation. However, the Hulk was changed to his iconic green color from the second issue onwards. The original Incredible Hulk title (v1) was canceled in 1963 after only six issues, but the following year the Hulk became one of two features in Tales to Astonish. Beginning with issue #102, the comic was retitled The Incredible Hulk (v2).
Over the years, many notable writers and artists have contributed to the Hulk’s storyline, often introducing various notable characters in the process. For instance, Len Wein and Herb Trimpe are credited with creating the iconic Wolverine in a 1974 issue of The Incredible Hulk. Over the years, various other writers and artists such as Peter David, Bill Mantlo, John Byrne, John Romita Jr., Greg Pak and Jeph Loeb have left their mark on the Hulk.
Many annuals and graphic novels featuring the Hulk have been published. The series has been rebooted several times, and the Hulk has been a part of many major Marvel Comics teams such as the Avengers as well as many crossover storylines. The character has also been adapted into various forms of media, including films, TV shows and video games, making him one of Marvel’s most enduring and recognizable characters.
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Year
Comic Issue(s)
Story Title
GEM!
Reprinted in
Writer(s)
Art (pencils, inks)
Cover art
Comments
Wiki
E-comic
More
1962
Incredible Hulk v1 001
The Coming of the Hulk (Parts 1-5)
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Paul Reinman
Jack Kirby
Hulk debut. First Rick Jones, Betty Ross, Thunderbolt Ross
1962
Incredible Hulk v1 002
The Terror of the Toad Men (Parts 1-5)
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko
Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko
1962
Incredible Hulk v1 003
Banished to Outer Space
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
1962
Incredible Hulk v1 003
The Origin of the Hulk
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
Hulk origin retold
1962
Incredible Hulk v1 003
The Ringmaster
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
First Ringmaster
1962
Incredible Hulk v1 004
The Gladiator from Outer Space
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
1962
Incredible Hulk v1 004
The Monster and the Machine
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
1963
Incredible Hulk v1 005
Beauty and the Beast
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
First Tyrannus
1963
Incredible Hulk v1 005
The Hordes of General Fang
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
1963
Incredible Hulk v1 006
The Incredible Hulk vs The Metal Master
Stan Lee
Steve Ditko
Steve Ditko
First Metal Master
1964
Tales to Astonish 060
[Hulk] The Incredible Hulk
Stan Lee
Steve Ditko, George Roussos
Jack Kirby, Sol Brodsky
1964
Tales to Astonish 061
[Hulk] Captured at Last
Stan Lee
Steve Ditko, George Roussos
Jack Kirby, Chic Stone
First Glenn Talbot
1964
Tales to Astonish 062
[Hulk] Enter... the Chameleon
Stan Lee
Steve Ditko, George Roussos
Jack Kirby, Chic Stone
1965
Tales to Astonish 063
[Hulk] A Titan Rides the Train
Stan Lee
Steve Ditko, George Roussos
Jack Kirby, Chic Stone
First Leader/Humanoids
1965
Tales to Astonish 064
[Hulk] The Horde of Humanoids
Stan Lee
Steve Ditko, George Roussos
Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers
1965
Tales to Astonish 065
[Hulk] On the Rampage against the Reds
Stan Lee
Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers
Jack Kirby, Chic Stone
1965
Tales to Astonish 066
[Hulk] The Power of Doctor Banner
Stan Lee
Steve Ditko, Vince Colletta
Jack Kirby, Chic Stone
1965
Tales to Astonish 067
[Hulk] Where Strides the Behemoth
Stan Lee
Steve Ditko, Frank Giacoia
Jack Kirby, Chic Stone
1965
Tales to Astonish 068
[Hulk] Back from the Dead
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Mike Esposito
Jack Kirby, Vince Colletta
1965
Tales to Astonish 069
[Hulk] Trapped in the Lair of the Leader
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Mike Esposito
Jack Kirby, Frank Giacoia
1965
Tales to Astonish 070
[Hulk] To Live Again
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Mike Esposito
Jack Kirby, Mike Esposito
1965
Tales to Astonish 071
[Hulk] Like a Beast at Bay
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Mike Esposito
Gene Colan, Vince Colletta
1965
Tales to Astonish 072
[Hulk] Within the Monster Dwells a Man
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Mike Esposito
Gene Colan, Vince Colletta
1965
Tales to Astonish 073
[Hulk] Another World, Another Foe
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Bob Powell, Mike Esposito
Jack Kirby, Mike Esposito
1965
Tales to Astonish 074
[Hulk] The Wisdom of the Watcher
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, Bob Powell, Mike Esposito
Gene Colan, Vince Colletta
1966
Tales to Astonish 075-086
[Hulk] (Various)
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby, etc.
Jack Kirby, etc.
Wiki: 1st issue of 12; click 'Next Issue' for others
1967
Tales to Astonish 087-098
[Hulk] (Various)
Stan Lee
Gil Kane, Marie Severin, etc.
Gil Kane, Marie Severin, etc.
Wiki: 1st issue of 12; click 'Next Issue' for others
1968
Tales to Astonish 099
[Hulk] When the Monster Wakes
Stan Lee
Marie Severin, John Tartaglione
Marie Severin, Dan Adkins
1968
Tales to Astonish 100
[Hulk] Let There Be Battle
Stan Lee
Marie Severin, Dan Adkins
Marie Severin, Dan Adkins
1968
Tales to Astonish 101
[Hulk] Where Walk the Immortals!
Stan Lee
Marie Severin, Dan Adkins
Marie Severin, Frank Giacoia
1968
Incredible Hulk v2 102
--This World Not His Own
Gary Friedrich
Marie Severin, George Tuska
Marie Severin, Frank Giacoia
1968
Incredible Hulk v2 103
And Now... the Space Parasite
Gary Friedrich
Marie Severin, Frank Giacoia
Marie Severin, Frank Giacoia
1968
Incredible Hulk v2 104
Ring Around the Rhino
Gary Friedrich
Marie Severin, Frank Giacoia
Marie Severin, Frank Giacoia
1968
Incredible Hulk v2 105-110
(Various)
Stan Lee, etc.
Herb Trimpe, etc.
Marie Severin, etc.
Wiki: 1st issue of 12; click 'Next Issue' for others
1969
Incredible Hulk v2 111-122
(Various)
Stan Lee, etc.
Herb Trimpe, etc.
Herb Trimpe, etc.
Wiki: 1st issue of 12; click 'Next Issue' for others
1970
Incredible Hulk v2 123-134
(Various)
Roy Thomas
Herb Trimpe, etc.
Herb Trimpe, etc.
Wiki: 1st issue of 12; click 'Next Issue' for others
1971
Incredible Hulk v2 135-139
(Various)
Roy Thomas, etc.
Herb Trimpe, etc.
Herb Trimpe
Wiki: 1st issue of 5; click 'Next Issue' for others
1971
Incredible Hulk v2 140
The Brute... That Shouted Love... at the Heart of the Atom
Harlan Ellison, Roy Thomas
Sam Grainger, Herb Trimpe
Herb Trimpe
First Jarella. Contd from from Avengers #88
1971
Incredible Hulk v2 141
His Name Is... Samson
Roy Thomas
Herb Trimpe, John Severin
Herb Trimpe
First Doc Samson
1971
Incredible Hulk v2 142-146
(Various)
Roy Thomas, etc.
Herb Trimpe, etc.
Herb Trimpe, etc.
Wiki: 1st issue of 5; click 'Next Issue' for others
1972
Incredible Hulk v2 147-158
(Various)
Archie Goodwin, etc.
Herb Trimpe, etc.
Herb Trimpe, etc.
Wiki: 1st issue of 12; click 'Next Issue' for others