INCREDIBLE HULK # 204 VERY FINE/NEAR MINT 9.0 white pages ! Literally pristine white cover with newstand quality color and gloss all the way across the entire expanse of its exceptionally smooth and clean surface area. High level of color gloss and cleanliness with this comic book. And compare the whiteness level of the front cover with that of the pristine white backing board upon which the comic sits ! (See photo 2.) Practically perfect spine with just two tiny, very light stress lines barely perceptible under close inspection. (See the close-up photos of spine edge.) The book is flat, with absolutely no spine roll or upturn. All 4 corners intact, and the edges are straight without any tears or chips out of the margins. Both the inside covers (as pictured) are nearly pristine white and ultra-clean and bright with no stains, smudges, or discoloration. (See photos.) Back cover is off- white to white. Centerfold secure at both internal staple bars, which are silver and clean, without rust or discoloration. Tight and compact book, with solid binding. And the cover is securely-attached at both staples (silver and bright) and which are near perfectly placed right along the edge of the spine. The only notable flaw is on the back cover, at top right corner: light wear which goes along top of some of the back pages.