The Rampaging Hulk issue 5 by Jim Starlin 1977
Artist: Jim Starlin (Penciller)
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DescriptionWhen I was in Jr. High I walked into a liquor store and picked up this issue of Rampaging Hulk and was in awe of this cover. I said to my brother "I am going to own this piece of art someday". As fate would have it the 1st SDCC I went to in 1980 an art dealer had this piece and I bought it for $300. I have no idea where or how I got that much $ as a teenager but it was the 1st major piece of art I have ever purchased. Thus was born my art collecting! Thank you Jim Starlin for creating this piece and this obsession.I have been told that this is Starlin's favorite cover from this run, but not from Starlin himself. I can see why. Social/Sharing |
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Rick W 
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 2/4/2025
Fate smiled upon you that day! Thanks for sharing this gem!
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 2/4/2025
Oh wow, this is amazing Kirk. What a way to get things kicked off! Thank you for sharing, I've never seen this cover before - what took you so long?! Hah
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/4/2025
WHAT??? No fricking way! You've been sitting on this since 1980 and just now sharing? You dog! Had the same impact on me when I first saw the mag (except for that whole "I'm gonna own this someday" bit). Honestly one of my favorite Starlin images ever. I'm almost tempted to jump in my car right now and make the 5-6 hour drive down there just to see it in person. LOL! So jealous that you've been able to enjoy this for almost 50 years. May you continue doing so for many years to come.
Malvin V
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/4/2025
Wow! Nice to hear your connection to this art! Thanks for posting this!
Anthony D.
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 2/4/2025
Kirk, what a fun piece and I absolutely love the story. Sounds like it ended up in the right hands to me. Congrats on this having started your comic art obsess... I mean hobby. It's a hobby we do.
stephen yarish
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 2/4/2025
Remember this cover well as a kid. Amazing piece of art, congrats!
Ken Martin
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/4/2025
What a great story and a fantastic cover! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Ted Latner
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/4/2025
Wow - that's incredible! I loved the painted covers that Starlin would do occasionally and his Hulk was always intense! I just wish I had the foresight to start collecting original art in Junior High!
TAMD 1
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 2/5/2025
A spectacular start! Hard to think of a better piece to start with.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/5/2025
The prestige of these magazines was in no small part the painted covers. Even with Hulk and Namor, Starlin uses the 1977 popular cosmic starfield background. The figures and colors have such a felt texture to the touch!
Michael Lovitz
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 2/6/2025
Simply gorgeous- a true stunner worthy of any wall (and happily, yours!)
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 2/7/2025
This is DEFINITIVE Starlin Hulk in my book, by a gamma smashing mile! I LOVE this piece and am so happy you decided to share this with us all. How does this not have 100+ comments. This is absolutely perfect. Congrats Kirk!
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 3/8/2025
Such a cool & very memorable Starlin cover, nice bit of fate there too, congrats!
Paul Roach
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 1/20/2026
Wonderful story, Dirk. That's the kind of thing that keeps bringing me back to CAF. I also recall that cover vividly, as a comic that my brother bought. I was transfixed by the extraordinary colour contrasts and the luminous Green of the Hulk. His sneer as he gazes towards the figure of Namor is perfect. You just know that a titanic contest is on the way, if only you heed the magazine's plea: "Buy Me... Buy Me!".
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