CGC-certified Hulk #181 Finishes Strong in ComicLink's January Sale

The new year kicked off with smashing results as several Silver and Bronze Age classics graded by CGC sold for five figures in a ComicLink Auction on January 19, 2026.

Leading the way was an Incredible Hulk #181 graded CGC 9.8, which realized $47,000. This comic famously (although debatably) features the first appearance of Wolverine. Created by Len Wein, Roy Thomas and John Romita Sr., Wolverine went on to join the X-Men in Giant-Size X-Men #1, and has become a fan favorite, starring in multiple animated series and films.

Also finishing strong was an Amazing Fantasy #15 graded CGC 3.5, which realized $33,250. This Silver Age grail features the first appearance of Spider-Man. Stan Lee came up with the idea of Spider-Man because he wanted a teen hero who was more than a sidekick. After initially rejecting it, Marvel later agreed to let him print the story in this final issue of Amazing Fantasy. Lee developed the issue with artist Steve Ditko, and Jack Kirby provided the cover. Sales went through the roof, and Marvel quickly changed its tune about Spider-Man. He was rushed into his own series, beginning decades of Amazing stories.

Other CGC-certified comics sold in this auction include:

• a Fantastic Four #1 graded CGC 6.0, which realized $27,516
• an X-Men #59 graded CGC 9.8, which realized $15,855
• a Daredevil #1 graded CGC 9.0, which realized $15,603
• an Amazing Spider-Man #129 graded CGC 9.8, which realized $15,500
• a FOOM #10 graded CGC 9.8, which realized $14,250
• an Amazing Spider-Man #1 graded CGC 4.0, which realized $9,425
• an Incredible Hulk #1 graded CGC 6.5 Restored, which realized $9,384
• a Captain America Comics #13 graded CGC 6.0, which realized $8,800
• a Marvel Spotlight #5 graded CGC 9.4, which realized $8,719
• an Incredible Hulk Annual #1 graded CGC 9.8, which realized $7,750

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