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Marvel Super-Heroes #42 cover
Cover: Gil Kane

Marvel Super-Heroes #42

Mar 1974 · Marvel · 0.20 USD
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In "Moment of Truth," the Hulk faces off against the Leader's deadly Hulk-Killer Humanoid, while General Ross and his allies confront the chilling truth behind their own misguided mission. Meanwhile, Boomerang receives a striking new look as the tension between science, power, and consequence reaches a breaking point. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by John Buscema and Mike Esposito, with lettering by Artie Simek, the issue's cover by Gil Kane captures the clash in bold, iconic style.

Contains 2 stories
Moment of Truth
10 pp · Superhero
Sub-Mariner [Namor]Warlord Krang

In "Moment of Truth," Namor confronts Krang and Dorma in Atlantis, demanding justice for past betrayals. With the fate of leadership hanging in the balance, Namor challenges Krang to a trial by combat—facing him unarmed while Krang may use any weapon he chooses. The outcome will decide who rules Atlantis, and the deep sea holds its breath as the clash begins.

The Humanoid and the Hero
10 pp · Superhero
HulkThunderbolt RossBetty RossRick JonesLeader's AndroidBoomerang

In "The Humanoid and the Hero," the Hulk faces off against the deadly Hulk-Killer Humanoid, a machine built to destroy him, while General Ross and his team uncover the shocking truth behind their own misguided mission. As the battle rages, a new look emerges for Boomerang—ready for whatever comes next.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Fine) $10
CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $746*
CGC 9.6 · 4 in census $221*
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $128*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $74*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $60*
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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $55*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $41*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $37*
CGC 6.0 · 3 in census $36*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $30*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks Gil Kane

Reprints

↩ Reprints Tales to Astonish #87 (1967)

Reprinted in The Incredible Hulk Omnibus #1 (2008)

Key issues in Marvel Super-Heroes

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