The Incredible Hulk, #152
Published: June 1972
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Issue Contents:
Who Will Judge the Hulk?
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Captain America [Steve Rogers]
- Daredevil [Matt Murdock]
- Nick Fury
- Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic
- The Thing
- Invisible Girl
- Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]
Credits
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: John Severin
- Letters: John Costanza
Famous Name Prizes or Cash
Story Notes
Ad for Olympic Sales Club, Inc. soliciting salespeople for greetings cards.
But Who Will Judge the Hulk?
Storyline
After his recent rampage in Washington D.C., the president sends Nick Fury and Cap to help Ross capture the Hulk. They are successful and prepare to transport Bruce to New York to stand trial. During the plane ride, Bruce's lawyer, Matt Murdock, finds him so heavily sedated that he is only able to wallow in guilt and prepare for death. Matt invokes Bruce's civil rights and demands that Ross give him a stimulant so he can talk to his client coherently. Ross reluctantly complies and Bruce quickly turns into the Hulk. Hulk bursts from the plane to find the FF waiting for him on the tarmac of JFK.
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Captain America [Steve Rogers]
- Matt Murdock [Daredevil]
- Nick Fury
- Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic
- The Thing
- Invisible Girl
- Human Torch [Johnny Storm]]
- Thunderbolt Ross
- Black Widow [Natasha Romanova](cameo)
- J. Jonah Jameson (cameo)
- Peter Parker [Spider-Man](cameo)
- Hulkbusters
- Richard Nixon
- Spiro Agnew
Credits
- Script: Gary Friedrich
- Script: Steve Englehart
- Pencils: Dick Ayers
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Colors: Mimi Gold (uncertain)
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
Credits on page one also note: "Aided by Herb Trimpe and practically the whole bullpen." Trimpe redrew many of the Hulk faces throughout the issue, the caricatures of President Richard Nixon and Vice-President Spiro Agnew and the Daredevil and Black Widow figures on page 12. Other artists who likely assisted include John Verpoorten, John Romita and Mike Esposito. Art credits per Nick Caputo. Englehart's credit is from http://www.steveenglehart.com/Comics/First%20Marvel%20Scripts%20I.html.
The Insult That Made a Man Out of “Macâ€
"Hey! Quit kicking that sand in our faces!"
Characters
- Charles Atlas (photo)
- Mac
- Grace
Story Notes
Between story pages 3 and 4.
"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
Ad for the "Weider System" of body building, between story pages 5 and 6.
"Scary, Life size monster ghost obeys your commands!"
Storyline
Thumbnail ads for stamps, novelty items, and comic books.
Story Notes
Between story pages 7 and 8.
"Look, fellows!"
Story Notes
Ad to earn money or prizes by selling GRIT. Between story pages 9 and 10.
"75 free gifts"
Storyline
Miscellaneous ads from various dealers. Includes ads for back-issue comics.
Story Notes
Between story pages numbered 15 and 16.
"These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!"
Story Notes
Ad for the North American School of Drafting. Between story pages 17 and 18.
Shop by Mail
"Invite your friends over for a haunting"
Storyline
Miscellaneous ads from various dealers. Includes ads for back-issue comics.
Story Notes
Between story pages 19 and 20.
Featuring North American School of Conservation
"Learn how to become a travel agent"
Story Notes
Send for free "Conservation Career Kit" and a range of career booklets including how to become a game warden.
"Sensational secrets and incredible inside info, guiltlessly guaranteed to avail you naught!"
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Includes: Items!; Stan Lee's Soapbox; The Mighty Marvel Checklist
Characters
- Thor
- The Thing
- Iron Man
- The Human Torch
- Spider-Man
- Daredevil
- Captain America
- Namor, the Sub-Mariner
- The Hulk
Credits
- Script: Steve Englehart (uncertain)
- Pencils: Marie Severin
- Pencils: Gene Colan
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Marie Severin
- Inks: Vince Colletta (uncertain)
- Inks: Dick Ayers (uncertain)
Story Notes
In reply to a letter questioning the lack of coloring credits the author explained that because it is the last stage in the production process before engraving and the editors schedule is so hectic it's easier not to include the credit. The author also states that Marie Severin colors "most of our covers" and Mimi Gold is the regular colorist on the interior Hulk stories.
"Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"
Story Notes
Ad for the Academy for Home Study.
"Muscles make a man"
Characters
- Bodybuilder
Story Notes
Ad from Bullworker Service
"Make money get prizes with fast selling American seeds"
Story Notes
Ad for selling vegetable and flower seeds for the American Seed Co., in exchange for prizes or money. Three children with quotes endorsing this enterprise, seen in black and white photos. Color ad on back cover.