INCREDIBLE HULK # 242 VERY FINE+ 8.5 with off- white to white pages. Sleek and smooth cover with newstand color and gloss, and near perfect spine with three small, light stress lines. The back cover is white and clean, as are inside covers also. Straight edges, and solid intact corners. Centerfold is secure. Flat comic, with no spine roll or upturn. Tight book-- good binding. And the cover is securely- attached at both staples, which are silver and clean with no rust wear or discoloration.