Last one for the day, I swear...

Of every cover I have ever wanted to gain in a 9.8 I have never wanted a 9.8 cover more than for this one. Even today, still can't get one. I have been sniper beat out on every auction I have ever placed a bid on.

When it comes to the Hulk there are tons of iconic covers. Incredible Hulk 1, Hulk 181, so forth and so on. But they're iconic based off of their importance to comic history. These were first appearances or battles that any collector would covet lovingly. My choices for iconic covers isn't based on their overall importance to comic lore but more based on my sole appeal and how or what I see when a character's name is called. Much like Lee K's interlude #2 post featuring Superman when I imagine the Hulk I imagine a brute strength that can't possibly be matched. Maybe following this, the makers of the Injustice: Gods Among Us can make a sequel showing a cross over between Marvel and DC so I can finally see two of the most powerful beings go at it.

As for the cover, this one features probably the greatest test of strength ever shown on a cover. Heck even Superman needed some help to move Atlantis in the Injustice issue. Inside of Marvel Super Heroes Secret War #4 lies the story of how each of the greatest heroes on Earth in Marvel owes one pissed off Green Guy their lives.

Molecule man who is usually a much underappreciated villain drops the mother of all mountains on the Super Heroes and in one last ditch second the Hulk steps up to the plate. What's amazing if anyone has ever gone lifting is that it's not simply the weight that's on him that's significant. I mean it is, it's as stated 150 Billion tons, but the fact that from its height of being dropped that he wasn't overcome by the initial force and was able to keep his friends from being crushed by the initial impact that makes this truly a feat to behold.

Then while underneath this monumental weight Reed Richards berates and angers the Hulk knowing full well where the source of his strength comes from. It's his anger and strength that the Hulk is known for. Not his onetime brains, or his stylish suit and fedora, or even banner. None of these things or pictures come to mind when I think of the Hulk.

When I picture the Hulk, I picture this Iconic cover.

Enjoy

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