The Incredible Hulk, #161 British
Published: March 1973
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Issue Contents:
For the Life of a Mutant!
Characters
- Bruce Banner (mainstream Universe)
- Beast (mainstream Universe)
- Vera Cantor (mainstream Universe)
- Hulk (mainstream Universe)
- Hank McCoy (mainstream Universe)
- Mimic (mainstream Universe)
- Calvin Rankin (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Sal Trapani
- Letters: Morrie Kuramoto
"U-control monster size ghost"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of novelty items from the Johnson Smith Company.
Beyond the Border Lurks Death!
"This is it -- the return of one of best-loved heroes in the history of comics:"
Storyline
The Hulk stumbles across a remote cabin in Canada where Hank McCoy is trying to cure the Mimic of a condition which is making his powers go out of control. The heroes fight, and Mimic temporarily absorbs the gamma radiation out of the Hulk, killing Mimic in the process. The Hulk gains back his strength and leaves.
Characters
- Bruce Banner (mainstream Universe)
- Beast (mainstream Universe)
- Vera Cantor (mainstream Universe)
- Hulk (mainstream Universe)
- Hank McCoy (mainstream Universe)
- Mimic (mainstream Universe) [Death]
- Calvin Rankin (mainstream Universe) [Death]
- General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross (mainstream Universe)
- Henri
- Ian
- Sam
- Carl
Credits
- Script: Steve Englehart
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Sal Trapani
- Colors: Katarina Malmgren
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
In the credits box, this book’s creators congratulate artist Herb Trimpe for getting married.
"Boys 12 or older sell Grit in your spare time for cash profits and free prizes"
Storyline
Recruitment ad for sales people for Grit newspaper.
Story Notes
Located on top half of page between 3rd and 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 5.)
"I’ll reveal how to discover profits of import 10,000 fantastic values - secret low prices"
Storyline
Recruitment ad for sales people to send for a free report enabling them to get rich.
Story Notes
Located on lower half of page between 3rd and 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 5.)
"These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!"
Storyline
Advertisement for high paying jobs in the drafting field.
Story Notes
Between 5th and 6th story pages (pages numbered 6 and 8.)
"I'll make you a master of karate"
Storyline
Advertisement for book on learning Karate.
Story Notes
On top half of page between 7th and 8th story pages (pages numbered 9 and 11.)
Shop by Mail
"We sell — 40 page comic book catalog #5 — we buy"
Storyline
Thumbnail ads for stamps and novelties.
Story Notes
On lower half of page between 7th and 8th story pages (pages numbered 9 and 11.)
The Adventures of Corgi Boy
Storyline
Illustrated story ad for Corgi toy vehicles.
Characters
- Corgi Boy
Story Notes
Between 9th and 10th story pages (pages numbered 12 and 14.)
"Super bodybuilding course introducing the bodybuilding system that guarantees - you’ll put on inches of powerful muscles on your body!"
Reprint Notes
Send for a free bodybuilding booklet. You pay postage and handling costs.
Story Notes
Between 11th and 12th story pages (pages numbered 15 and 17.)
Shop by Mail (1)
"$130.00 profit for just one easy job of an interior customizing auto upholstering"
Storyline
A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics.
Story Notes
Between 14th & 15th story pages (pages numbered 19 & 21.)
Shop by Mail (1)
"Comic books for sale"
Storyline
A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics.
Story Notes
Between 16th & 17th story pages (pages numbered 22 & 24.)
Shop by Mail (1)
"Why pay more? Be the life of the party! Do magic & tricks"
Storyline
A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics.
Story Notes
Between 18th & 19th story pages (pages numbered 25 & 27.)
"Now! Train at home to become a veterinary assistant!"
Storyline
Ad promoting jobs in animal care.
Story Notes
On top half of page.
"Wow! 100 pc. Coin kit only $2"
Storyline
Send for 111-piece coin kit and booklet for $2.
Story Notes
On lower half of page.
"Four or five phenomenal flashes, fitfully fashioned to fight lethargy!"
Characters
- Daredevil
- Captain America
- Iron Man
- Spider-Man
- Hulk
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Includes: Stan Lee's Soapbox; Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
Credits
- Script: Steve Englehart (uncertain)
Story Notes
Letters from: James Elwyn Hinds, Robert Marshall, and Dave McDonnell.
Statement of Ownership
Story Notes
Statement of September 21, 1972 Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 202,223 Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 183,880 Owners: Magazine Management Co., Inc. 575 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022; Cadence Industries Corp., 641 Lexington Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022
"Charles Atlas, world’s no. 1 body builder, says: Don’t be half a man!"
Characters
- Charles Atlas (photograph)
Story Notes
Includes the comics-form ad strip The Insult that Made a Man out of ‘Mac’
"Never finished high school?"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for a program to finish high school at home.
"Have you seen this coupon before?"
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the LaSalle Extension University.