The Incredible Hulk, #117
Published: July 1969
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Issue Contents:
World's End?
Characters
- Hulk
- Leader
- Super-Humanoid
Credits
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Herb Trimpe
- Colors: Marie Severin (uncertain)
"Tired of being 'skinny'?"
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for a weight gain supplement.
World's End?
Storyline
The Leader pushes the button, firing a missile at Russia as he tries to touch off World War III. The Hulk has to battle the Super Humanoid in time to get back and stop the missile from striking its target but he takes too long beating the indestructible plastic monster. Willing himself to turn back into Banner, the brilliant scientist uses an experimental hunter missile to knock down the first one. So the Leader pushes the button again and this time it is the Hulk who comes to the rescue.
Characters
- Hulk
- Betty Ross
- Leader (villain)
- Super Humanoid (villain)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Herb Trimpe
- Letters: Artie Simek
"Collect coins.. the hobby road to riches"
Characters
- Boy
- girl
Story Notes
Ad, with order coupon, for a Surprise Packet from Hobby Coin Co., between story pages 3 and 4 on top half of page.
"Magic world of surprises & mystery"
Story Notes
Advertisement for miscellaneous gag items, e.g., an exploding fountain pen. Appears on lower half of page, between story pages 3 and 4.
"Two more triumphs for Marvel..!"
Characters
- Nick Fury
- The Super Patriot
- Doctor Strange
Credits
- Pencils: Barry Windsor-Smith
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Inks: Barry Windsor-Smith
- Inks: Tom Palmer
- Letters: Barry Windsor-Smith (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
House ad for Nick Fury, Agent of SHIELD (Marvel, 1968 series) #12 and Doctor Strange (Marvel, 1968 series) #181. Between story pages 6 & 7.
Featuring Marvel Plastic Pillows; Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit
"It's brand new!! Marvel's swingin' inflatable plastic pillows!"
Characters
- Spider-Man
- Thor
- Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell]
Story Notes
House advertisement for Spider-Man and Thor plastic pillows for $1.50 each and the Merry Marvel Marching Society Membership Kit for $1.00 each. Located on lower half of page between story pages 6 and 7.
"Shamed by your English?"
Story Notes
Ad offering free booklet on "How to Gain a Good Command of English" located between story pages 6 and 7.
"Every time you twist the Twister... it can put money in your pocket!"
Story Notes
Ad seeking sales people for The Power Twister, located between story pages 9 and 10.
"Enjoy an exciting, romantic, impressive look anytime!"
Story Notes
Ad for stick-on facial hair from Masculiner Co. On top half of page between story pages 15 and 16.
"Boys 12 or older make $1 to $5 weekly in your spare time"
Story Notes
Advertisement to sell Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co, located between spory pages 15 and 16 on lower half of page.
"Real flying models"
Story Notes
Thumbnail advertisements for various products including novelty items, stamps, and back-issue comic books. Located between story pages 18 and 19.
"A sagacious smattering of space-wasting small-talk!"
Credits
- Script:
Story Notes
Includes: Stan's Soapbox; Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist
Polaris Nuclear Sub
Story Notes
Ad for a (cardboard) sub over 7 feet long, big enough for 2 kids, from Honor House Products. Located on top half of page.
"I’ll make you a master of karate"
Story Notes
Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98. On lower half of page.
Credits
- Script: Gary Friedrich (uncertain)
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Dan Adkins
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Letters from Mike Alray, Mike Briggs, J. William Hanley, Chris Cirino, Alan Kong, and Mike McQueary; includes Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.
"Do you have art talent worth developing?"
Story Notes
Ad for the Famous Artists School.
"3 complete fishing outfits"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for fishing equipment.
"Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Academy for Home Study.