Defenders #42 (December 1976) from Marvel Comics is a Bronze Age team classic featuring Hulk in action alongside the Defenders against the “Deadly New Emissaries of Evil!”

This copy is graded CGC 9.0 Very Fine/Near Mint with White Pages and carries the prestigious Winnipeg Pedigree designation — one of the hobby’s most respected pedigree collections known for exceptional preservation and superior paper quality.

This issue features:

• Story by Gerry Conway

• Art by Keith Giffen & Klaus Janson

• Cover by Jack Kirby & Klaus Janson

• Appearances by Rhino, Egghead, Solarr

• Classic Hulk battle cover

The dynamic Kirby cover — showcasing Hulk in explosive combat — delivers the bold, high-energy aesthetic that defined mid-1970s Marvel team books.

Why Winnipeg Matters

The Winnipeg Pedigree is recognized for:

• Exceptional page quality

• Consistent structural preservation

• Strong long-term collector demand

Pedigree copies often command a premium over non-pedigree equivalents, particularly in solid mid-to-high grades like 9.0.

CGC encapsulated (Certification #4402839013), this copy is professionally graded and pedigree-certified for long-term collection and investment appeal.

Ideal for:

• Hulk collectors

• Defenders run collectors

• Pedigree collectors

• Bronze Age Marvel investors

• Registry builders