The Incredible Hulk, #125
Published: March 1970
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And Now... the Absorbing Man!
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Absorbing Man
Credits
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Herb Trimpe
- Colors: Marie Severin (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
"I put 2 full inches on my arms - 3 inches on my chest and trimmed 4 inches off my waist in just 7 weeks..."
Characters
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (photo)
- Joe Weider (photo)
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Ad for the "Weider System" of body building.
... And Now, the Absorbing Man!
Storyline
Banner mans a rocket to blow up a dangerous comet and Absorbing Man hitches a ride back to Earth. The Hulk and Creel collide.
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Thunderbolt Ross
- Betty Ross
- Glenn Talbot
- Absorbing Man (villain)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Herb Trimpe
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
The Absorbing Man was last seen in Thor #123.
"Conversation piece...collector’s item...puzzle the amazing penny in-a bottle"
Story Notes
Ad for a penny in a miniature bottle. Between story pages 3 and 4.
Story Notes
Between story pages 6 and 7, on top half of page.
Featuring Marvelmania
"Exciting new club Marvelmania International"
Story Notes
Ad for Marvelmania International membership kit, on lower half of page, between story pages 6 and 7.
"50th anniversary special bonus offer official NFL helmets 4 for only $1"
Story Notes
Ad for miniature NFL helmets. Between story pages 6 and 7.
"Build a whole “Matchbox†car city in your room."
Story Notes
Ad for display units for Matchbox toy cars, on top half of page, between story pages 9 and 10.
"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 story pages 9 and 10 on lower half of page.
"These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!"
Story Notes
Advertisement for high paying jobs in the drafting field. Located between story pages 15 and 16, on top half of page.
"We buy & sell comic books"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for stamps, back-issue comic books, and novelty items, located between story pages 15 and 16 on lower half of page.
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"$100,000 reward!"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for stamps, back-issue comic books, and novelty items, located between story pages 18 and 19.
"Ugly broken nails!"
Story Notes
Thumbnail ads for stamps, back-issue comic books, and novelty items, located between story pages 18 and 19.
"Incredible items and inconceivable info of inestimable importance!"
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
Story Notes
Includes: Stan's Soapbox; Items; Thor (Marvel, 1966 series) #173 house ad.
"Audel skill-building practical guides"
Storyline
Various guides and instruction manuals available by mail-order.
"Dear Stan, Roy, and Herb, Hulk #121 was fantastic!"
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Herb Trimpe
Story Notes
Letters from George Rudolph, D. Forman, Steve Sparrs, Bob Franzen, Alan Brennert, Tim Shoap, Dana Snow, and Joey McAllister; includes three panel reproductions from previous issues and “Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marveldom.â€
"204pc. Revolutionary War soldiers set"
Credits
- Pencils: Russ Heath
- Inks: Russ Heath
Story Notes
Ad for plastic toy soldiers.
"Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"
Story Notes
Inside back cover. Ad for the Academy for Home Study.
"Do you have art talent worth developing?"
Story Notes
Back cover. Ad for the Famous Artists School.