Often misunderstood super-heroes, the Hulk and Sub-Mariner were a great fit to join forces and battle evildoers. First they shared space in the pages of Tales to Astonish (found in the Americana category of this current Fall 2024 auction), and later they teamed up with Dr. Strange and others to form The Defenders. Both of these front rank characters also enjoyed solo title runs, and though they haven't crossed paths on the big screen yet, both have appeared in MCU blockbusters. Get your hands on a bundle of the source material for these powerful beings with this 1960s-1990s Sub-Mariner and Hulk comic book collection of (48), including popular key issues in better grades.



Highlights are (5) key issues, with:



Marvel Feature #1 with origin and first appearance of The Defenders, Neal Adams cover (FN);



Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 one-shot leading into solo titles for these characters (FN+);



Incredible Hulk #6 introduction of Teen Brigade (NG) coverless, with first wrap also absent;



Incredible Hulk #141 first appearance of Doc Samson (FN-VF);



Sub-Mariner #8 battles Thing (FN-VF).





Balance are:



Sub-Mariner (15) issues range (FN to VF+) with issue numbers: 2, 3, 4, 5 first appearance of Tiger Shark, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 44;



Sub-Mariner Annual #1 (VG-FN);



Incredible Hulk (12) issues range (FN-VF to NM) unless noted, with numbers: 117 (VG+), 118 battles Sub-Mariner, 119, 120, 127, 144, 146, 203, 397, 410, 411, 417;



Incredible Hulk Annuals (2) both (FN+): 2, 4;



The Defenders (2): #8 coverless (NG), #63 (FN-VF);



The Invaders 1975 Series (2): 7 (VG-FN), 10 (VF-);



The Invaders 1993 Series (5) average (NM): 1, 2, 3 (2), 4;



Namor The Sub-Mariner (4) average (NM): 28, 48, 50, 51.

Opening Bid $250.