INCREDIBLE HULK # 249 NM- 9.2 w/ pristine white pages ! Cover exceptionally smooth and sleeky-defined as well as ultra- bright and glossy all the way across the entire expanse of its surface area with no dings or blemishes. The spine is quite excellent with no stress lines. And the staples are bright silver and clean as well as perfectly- placed right on the edge of the spine, with no discoloration or rust wear. (See the two close-up photos of the staple areas.) Comic cover is a bit off-center as per from the factory way back in the day 1979, but this is not really considered as wear over time or a defect since the book was originally manufactured as such and made that way. The comic has no other flaws. Edges are straight and nicely-defined all the way around the book (both front and back) with no tears, creases, or chips out of the margins. Corners are sharp and exceptionally well- defined structurally. Inside and back covers are white and very clean as well as sllek and smooth texturally. Comic is flat, with no spine roll or upturn. Centerfold tight and secure at both internal staple bars, which are bright silver and clean, as well as aligned and very evenly placed. Overall tight and compact comic book with its cover securely-attached at both staples. See my many other cool quality items.Thanks, very much. CRAIG'S COLLECTORS' NOTE: Steve Ditko artwork, which brings him full circle, from his classic work on the original 1962 series, and up to the Bronze Age of 1979.