The Incredible Hulk, #142
Published: August 1971
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Issue Contents:
They Shoot Hulks, Don't They?
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Valkyrie
Credits
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: John Severin
- Colors: Marie Severin (uncertain)
- Letters: Sam Rosen
Story Notes
Title is paraphrased from the movie "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?", released in 1969, starring Jane Fonda.
"The end of the skinny body"
Storyline
Ad for 'Crash Weight Formula' weight-gaining program.
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
They Shoot Hulks, Don't They?
"Give me your tired, your poor..."
Storyline
The Hulk is the focus of a social event as the Parringtons bring him to a party but their women's lib daughter is given the powers of the Valkyrie by the Enchantress and battles the jade giant.
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- The Valkyrie [in Samatha Parrington's body]
- Thunderbolt Ross
- Glenn Talbot
- Tom Wolfe
- the Enchantress (villain)
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: John Severin
- Letters:
Story Notes
Splash page notes: "Inspired by the book Radical Chic by Tom Wolfe." The next appearance of Valkyrie is in Defenders (Marvel, 1972 series) #4.
"Step into the real world of space with Vern Estes."
Characters
- Vern Estes
Story Notes
Ad for model rocketry kits. Between pages 3 and 4 of story on top half of page.
"Boys here's a swell way to make $1 to $6 weekly"
Story Notes
Ad for sales people to sell Grit newspapers. Between pages 3 and 4 of story, on lower half of page
Story Notes
Between story pages 6 and 7 on top portion of page.
Featuring Marvelmania
"Original unpublished art portfolios"
Characters
- Daredevil
- Spider-Man [Peter Parker]
- Kraven
- Mr. Fear
- Green Goblin [Norman Osborn]
- Sub-Mariner
Story Notes
Advertisement for unpublished art portfolios featuring Spider-Man and Daredevil, including a reprint of Spider-Man #1 and Daredevil #1 with information about both characters and checklists, with a subscription to Marvelmania also included. Appears between story pages 6 and 7 on lower portion of page.
"These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!"
Story Notes
Advertisement for high paying jobs in the drafting field, between story pages 6 and 7.
"Play Guitar in 7 Days"
Characters
- Guitarist
- pretty girl
Story Notes
Thumbnail advertisements between story pages 9 and 10.
"We'll pay you $10,000.00 for this Lincoln penny"
Story Notes
Ad for U.S. coin catalog. Occupies lower half of page beneath story half-page numbered 12.
"Now revealed — the “2 Hour†method to super speed karate"
Characters
- Thug
- Wallace K. Reumann
Story Notes
Ad, with order coupon, for karate books and paraphernalia from Precise Publications, located on lower half of page beneath story half-page numbered 13.
Shop by Mail (1)
"Don’t be Fat"
Story Notes
Various thumbnail advertisements for various products including stamps, novelties and comic books, located between story pages 15 and 16.
"Now...save almost 50% on the hit records you want!"
Story Notes
Ad for Columbia Record Club. Some text is in yellow. Appears between story pages numbered 18 and 19.
"Everything you've always wanted to know about the Bullpen, but were afraid to ask!"
Characters
- Iron Man
- Captain America
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Stan Lee's Soapbox gives credit to the artists for working from a synopsis and delivering the finished art on deadline. The current issue of the Hulk is based on Tom Wolfe's "Radical Chic" and Wolfe appears in the story. Reed Crandall and Al Williamson are planning to illustrate stories. The Bullpen says they're swamped with requests for help for term papers, etc., from college students and don't have time to help with any of them, so stop asking. John Severin and his family (wife and six children) are moving to Colorado. Gene Colan is teaching a part-time course on comics in his home town in New Jersey. Lynn Wolley, news-reporter at KNOW radio in Houston and Mike Turner at WABC-FM in New York have been promoting Marvel comics. Doug Kenny, editor of the National Lampoon, visited the Bullpen and had a long talk with Stan. Also "Make Mine Marvel" flanked by headshots of Iron Man and Captain America.
Shop by Mail (1)
"Market Place"
Story Notes
Miscellaneous ads from various dealers. Includes a small section of text-only classified ads under the heading Market Place.
"Dear Stan, Roy, and Herb, I've really enjoyed this aspect of the Hulk..."
Credits
- Script: Roy Thomas
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: John Severin
- Inks: Sam Grainger
Story Notes
Letters of comment from Richard Weiss, Gary Insley, Mike Arnot, David Mitchell, and Shirley Gorman. Includes “Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marvelâ€.
The Keepers of the Crypt!
Characters
- Conan
- Jenna
Credits
- Pencils: Barry Windsor-Smith
- Inks: Sal Buscema
- Letters: Morrie Kuramoto
Story Notes
House ad for Conan the Barbarian (Marvel, 1970 series) #8 (August 1971), with cover art shown (pre-John Romita re-touch), and advertised as "Now On Sale!".
"If you like to draw for fun, we can help you draw for money."
Story Notes
Ad for the Famous Artists School.
"3 complete fishing outfits"
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
"Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"
Story Notes
Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home. On back cover