Savage Hulk #1 (2014) — Ross 1:300 Sketch Variant — CGC Universal 9.8 (Marvel 75 Years)

CGC Universal Grade 9.8 — slabbed with WHITE pages (label visible in photos). This is the Alex Ross Ross Sketch Cover variant of Savage Hulk #1 (2014), housed in a CGC Universal holder with a bright holographic seal and clearly legible barcode/label. The label specifically identifies this as the Ross Sketch cover and notes the Marvel “75 Years” variant designation.

Creative credits and variant details: story by Alan Davis with interior art by Alan Davis & Mark Farmer; cover art credited to Alex Ross (this listing is for the rarer sketch-style Ross variant rather than the regular painted cover). This sketch variant is a limited-run artist variant commonly listed as the 1:300 Ross Sketch for this issue, making it considerably scarcer than the standard covers.

Condition and presentation: graded CGC 9.8, consistent with near‑mint/mint preservation — the book sits well-centered in the slab with sharp corners, no visible spine stress, and crisp surface presentation. White page designation is noted on the label. The slab is intact and clean with no cracks; the holographic CGC seal and barcode are intact and legible.

Notable features & collectibility: Alex Ross variants remain highly sought after by collectors for both display and investment appeal; the sketch-style Ross variant adds unique pencil/illustrative character that many variant collectors prize. This issue also ties into Marvel’s 75th anniversary promotion, increasing crossover interest from Marvel milestone collectors. Issue content includes appearances by the X‑Men and the Leader, plus an Abomination cameo on the final page — useful callouts for readers and continuity-focused collectors.

Value context & audience: strong appeal to Hulk collectors, Alex Ross/artist-variant collectors, and Marvel 75th anniversary completest collectors. The combination of a Ross sketch variant and a CGC 9.8 grade makes this copy desirable for high-grade display or as a premium addition to specialized collections.