The Incredible Hulk, #159
Published: January 1973
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Issue Contents:
The Abomination!
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Abomination
- Thunderbolt Ross
Credits
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Herb Trimpe
- Letters: John Costanza
Featuring Frank Richard
"Hey! I need 250 skinny guys!"
Storyline
Ad for Tensile Contractions body building course.
Characters
- Mr. Universe, Frank Richard (photograph)
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Two Years before the Abomination!
Storyline
Bruce returns home from Counter-Earth only to have his shuttle blasted to atoms by Thunderbolt Ross. Ross sends the Hulkbusters out to capture the Hulk but they come home with the Abomination instead. In order to ensure that Betty continues to think the Hulk is dead, Ross makes a deal with Abomination, ensuring him a cure for his gamma irradiated condition and his freedom if he captures the jade giant. Abomination battles the Hulk but, realizing that Ross has deceived him, tells Hulk that Betty has married Glenn and they are honeymooning in Niagara Falls.
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Thunderbolt Ross
- Hulkbusters
- Abomination (villain)
- Leader (villain)
- Omnivac (villain)
- Rhino (villain, cameo)
Credits
- Script: Steve Englehart
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Sal Trapani
- Colors: George Roussos
- Letters: John Costanza
"Collect coins.. the hobby road to riches"
Storyline
Send for a surprise collectible coin packet.
Story Notes
On top half of page between 3rd and 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 5.)
Shop by Mail (1)
"Free catalog of flying model rockets"
Storyline
Thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics.
Story Notes
On lower half of page between 3rd and 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 5.)
"Irrelevant info and inane items, illustrated and inscribed by an infinite number of monkeys!"
Storyline
Includes: Stan Lee's Soapbox; Items; Marvelous Marvel Mini-Items!; Mighty Marvel Checklist; house ad for Supernatural Thrillers (Marvel, 1972 series) #2.
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Between 6th and 7th story pages (pages numbered 7 and 10.)
"Never finished high school?"
Storyline
Ad for a program to finish high school at home.
Story Notes
Between 6th and 7th story pages (pages numbered 7 and 10.)
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.)
The Terrific Ten
"Don't look now Evy, but something's happening to our TV set"
Storyline
Adam and Evie enter the world of NBC Saturday morning cartoons via their TV screen and share some adventures with the characters.
Characters
- Adam
- Evy
- Pink Panther
- Underdog
- The Jetsons
- The Houndcats
- The Roman Holidays
- The Barkleys
- Sealab 2020
- Runaround
- Around the World in Eighty Days, Talking with a Giant
Story Notes
Located between 11th and 12th story pages (pages numbered 15 and 18.
Shop by Mail (1)
"Too skinny?"
Storyline
A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics.
Story Notes
Between 13th & 14th story pages (pages numbered 19 & 21.)
Credits
- Script: Steve Gerber (uncertain)
Story Notes
Located between 15th and 16th story pages (pages numbered 22 and 26.)
Shop by Mail (1)
"Who else wants a he-man body?"
Storyline
Thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics.
Story Notes
Located between 15th and 16th story pages (pages numbered 22 and 26.)
"Hey fellow! Which would you rather have… neat prizes… or extra spending money?"
Storyline
Ad soliciting boys to sell the Grit newspaper.
Story Notes
On top half of page between 18th & 19th story pages (pages numbered 28 & 30.)
"Now! Train at home to become a veterinary assistant!"
Storyline
Ad promoting jobs in animal care.
Story Notes
On lower half of page between 18th & 19th story pages (pages numbered 28 & 30.)
Featuring Slim-Pak Plan
"Eat the foods you love — and still lose weight!"
Storyline
Ad for a weight-loss plan.
"These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!"
Storyline
Advertisement for high paying jobs in the drafting field.
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Chopcycles
"Here they come!"
Storyline
Ad for 3-wheeled toy racing machines.
Story Notes
Back cover.