The Incredible Hulk 425 Cover - Liam Sharp
Artists: Liam Sharp (Penciller) , Robin Riggs (Inker)
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Pic of the OA and my original copy of the book
The book with the original Jashanmal pricing of 22 Dhs!
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DescriptionNot something I dreamed would ever make its way into my collection but this one's a biggie milestone for me.Issue 425 was: a) Gary Frank and Cam Smith's last issue as regular penciller & inker b) Liam Sharp and Robin Riggs' first as the new art team c) The finale of the Pantheon Saga that had run through the book for the last several years d) The introduction of the first real shift in the merged Hulk persona As a reader, it was bittersweet for all the reasons mentioned above. It closed a really meaningful chapter in my comic reading but opened the door to my love of Liam's work and a round of darker stories for the Hulk. It's a massive win of a day for me! In the attached pics, you can see the original issue from back when I purchased it in Dubai circa 1995 (complete with the 22 dhs pricing sticker :)) Social/Sharing |
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Simon M. 
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 4/23/2024
A modern classic and a Bruce in to Hulk transformation too! Love it!
Nash of the Titans
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 4/23/2024
What a magnificent score! Dare I say...incredible??? Totally Awesome maybe??? Hehe. AND you kept the original issue? I'd say that commitment to your original issue of this comic netted some well earned good luck that destined this piece to come home to you. Congrats!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 4/23/2024
When I got rid of most of my Hulk comics this was one of the ones I kept because of the cover. To have the original must be wonderful. Enjoy it!
Anthony T
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 4/23/2024
Amazing cover! Huge congrats on adding this to your collection.
Timothy L.
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 4/23/2024
I love your story here. Great illustration of the transformation but what I love the most is the lettering! Is that a stat or is that on the board? Amazing page!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 4/23/2024
Timothy L. wrote:
I love your story here. Great illustration of the transformation but what I love the most is the lettering! Is that a stat or is that on the board? Amazing page!
The logo and type are all pasted onto the art (and not on a separate overlay). Is that what you were asking? And I agree it adds a lot to the final image!
Morgan P.
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 4/23/2024
Great great great great Cover!! So happy for you my friend!! :-)
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/23/2024
I remember when this piece first hit the market back in the 2000's, I was so excited to see it even though it surfaced AFTER I had already stopped collecting Hulk art as my focus. But it was the ONE example of Sharpy's Hulk covers I wanted most, so I'm stoked to see it now land in your collection, Eranga! Absolutely superb!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/23/2024
With Gary and Cam leaving today
You know Hulk Banner is coming or going
But with Riggs inks you're on your way
Life lined up on the cover don’t blow it
Look at me when I’m Hulkin’ to you
You looking at me but I'm holograms too
I see the runt in your thighs
I see the love in Dubai
I see the pain hidden in your life
I see you're not gamma fried
And I don’t see nobody else
I see myself I'm framing Sharp... the
Cover on the wall, here we are Liam
Through my rise and fall
You've been my artist friend
You know green then they can understand the fan I am
It’s why are we here talkin' to Eranga again
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 4/23/2024
So, so, SO EXCITED to see this in your collection! It's an absolute stunner! Party on!
Dan P
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 4/23/2024
You gotta love a good transformation cover. It's a classic!
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 4/23/2024
Simply outstanding! Don't know if it gets any better! The inks are just gorgeous. Huge congrats on a piece of Bruce Banner history!
S Riz
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 4/23/2024
This one just stopped me in my tracks! Congrats on a monster addition!
Daeh Bew
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 4/24/2024
Sheesh. Now THATS a Hulk piece. Bigggg congrats, E!
TAMD 1
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 4/24/2024
This is a spectacular grab! Congratulations, Eranga!
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/24/2024
A very powerful memorable milestone of a cover. Congrats.
Byron B
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/24/2024
Wow I though the published comic cover was the bomb! But the original inks and pencils are out of this world!! So good. Liam Sharp captures Bruce Banners transformation perfectly. If you never purchased another Hulk page again after this one you couldn’t complain. I may be biased though, I think this was the only Incredible Hulk comic I ever purchased back in the day. Congrats to you Eranga.
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 4/24/2024
Spectacular Hulk transformation cover, awesome pick-up Eranga!
John Bamber
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 4/24/2024
Fantastic cover Eranga. I've been following (and friends with) Liam for over 20 years now. This cover was gone before my time but it simply is one of the best and a real pleasure to see. Congratulations
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
Posted on 4/24/2024
John Bamber wrote:
Fantastic cover Eranga. I've been following (and friends with) Liam for over 20 years now. This cover was gone before my time but it simply is one of the best and a real pleasure to see. Congratulations
Thanks, John! Let Liam know it's in good hands and in a loving home with his negative twin :)
Jason D'Ambrosio
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/24/2024
The comic is like a 4.0 but if you get the sticker removed and cleaned and pressed you can get to like a 7.0 lol... congratulations.. an amazing and memorable cover!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
Posted on 4/24/2024
Jason D'Ambrosio wrote:
The comic is like a 4.0 but if you get the sticker removed and cleaned and pressed you can get to like a 7.0 lol... congratulations.. an amazing and memorable cover!
Thanks! I'm from a bygone era where we bought the comics to read (and re-read and re-read and re-read). The book is well travelled between Dubai, Sri Lanka and Alabama so all things considered it's a miracle that I still have it :)
Timothy Guerrero
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 4/24/2024
This one is definitely a big one for any collection! Congrats Eranga!
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 4/24/2024
Wow! That's a real winner! Exceptional piece!
Justin Topages
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 4/24/2024
I'm very excited for you, adding a piece from your youth is one of the purest forms of joy. Congratulations!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 4/24/2024
Yow! Wild transformation cover from Liam Sharp and Robin Riggs! I always love seeing different artists' takes on the Bruce Banner-to-Hulk transformation. This is one of the coolest, IMHO. Love seeing Dr. Banner seemingly trapped INSIDE the intial Hulk shape. What does this suggest? Is something different? Has something changed in the Banner/Hulk relationship? All these questions went through my head as I stared in wonder at this stunning cover! Fantastic pick-up, congrats!
Kasra Ghanbari
Member Since 2004
CAF Administrator
1 - Posted on 4/24/2024
Insanity. Insanity!! Congratulations!!
Migs DC
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 4/24/2024
Whoa. Congrats Eranga. This looks so much better without the colour.
stephen yarish
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 4/24/2024
Love this cover, loved it when it came out. Huge congrats!!!!!
Brian Lake
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 4/25/2024
Stunning - great image - even better story! How about that original issue with as much as it traveled I'm shocked the cover was still intact
James Dornoff
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 4/25/2024
Wow, an epic cover piece. Congrats on this beautiful and historic piece.
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 5/4/2024
This cover is not only iconic, it's freaking beautiful. And the added fact that it has personal meaning to you just blows it into the next stratosphere. Amazing get, Eranga!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 5/6/2024
Also a play on Hulk's first apperance! It's clear Liam wanted to start things off with a bang...mission accomplished. Love the layers, and those fine inks, whew. And CAN'T beat great looking art paired with uber personal nostalgia. Huge congrats, my friend!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 5/20/2024
Congrats on owning an awesome cover filled with nostalgic goodness
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 5/22/2024
holy cow man, now THAT is INCREDIBLE (pun and cheese intended)!!! Congrats!/
Phill R
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 7/26/2024
What an incredible version of an iconic image, and it hits that nostalgic sweet spot. Congrats!!
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