Major Key
Incredible Hulk #271
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
First comic-book appearance of Rocket Raccoon in the mainstream Marvel Universe.
Why this comic matters
Hulk faces a turning point that changes the direction of the ongoing story. The issue builds the milestone into an active conflict with consequences for the character’s relationships, identity or status quo, while leaving the major beats of the ending unspoiled.
Key issue facts
PublisherMarvel
Publication year1982
Key classificationMajor Key
CharactersHulk
Collector significance
As a major key, the issue is notable for the milestone recorded above and is the kind of comic collectors often identify by the event, debut or change it contains. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.
Characters connected to this issue
How this issue connects to the movies
The movie guides below are connected through Hulk. They are discovery links between the comic and film sections of SLABS N' STACKS; inclusion here does not by itself mean a film directly adapts this specific issue.
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2003HulkView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2008The Incredible HulkView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2012The AvengersView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2015Avengers: Age of UltronView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2017Thor: RagnarokView movie guide →
CHARACTER CONNECTION · 2018Avengers: Infinity WarView movie guide →Related movie series
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