The Incredible Hulk, #165
Published: July 1973
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"In seconds, greenskin, this chamber will be filled with pure H2O!!"
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Aquon
Credits
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Herb Trimpe
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Super Bodybuilding Course
"Introducing the bodybuilding system that guarantees - you’ll put on inches of powerful muscles on your body!"
Story Notes
Inside front cover
The Green-Skinned God!
Storyline
Hulk has been trapped on the ocean floor by Omen but is helped by Omen's traitorous son who wants the Hulk to lead his people back to the surface world. When Omen catches wind of the betrayal, he unleashes Aquon to battle the Hulk and quell the rebellion. The fight damages Omen's submarine badly enough that he has no choice but to rise to the surface and capitulate to Filius' demands. As the Infra-Worlders joyously experience the surface for the first time, they begin to explode in the new lighter pressure. Talbot and company finish their training and head off to rescue Ross from the Russians.
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Thunderbolt Ross
- Betty Ross Talbot
- Glenn Talbot
- Colonel John Armbruster
- Nick Fury
- Aquon (first appearance
- villain)
- Captain Omen (villain)
- Filius (villain
- death)
- Infra-Worlders (villain)
Credits
- Script: Steve Englehart
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Sal Trapani
- Colors: Akshay Sethi
- Letters: John Costanza
Strategy & Tactics
"The paper time machine"
Story Notes
Ad for magazine which contains Year of the Rat, a board strategy game based on the Vietnam War. Between 3rd & 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 5.)
"Skinny? Try this free for 21 days!"
Story Notes
Various thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics. Between 6th & 7th story pages (pages numbered 7 & 10.)
These 3 Big Drafting Kits* Given to You!
"…when you train at home with us for a high pay job in drafting!"
Story Notes
Advertisement for high paying jobs in the drafting field. Between 6th & 7th story pages (pages numbered 7 & 10.)
How Joe Solved His "Security Problem"!
"Or his KEY to a successful future"
Characters
- Jane
- Joe
Story Notes
No credits listed. Between 9th & 10th story pages (pages numbered 12 & 14.)
"I’m 11 years old… and I sell $75.00 to $100.00 a week"
Story Notes
Various thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics. Between 11th & 12th story pages (pages numbered 15 & 17.)
"Terrifying — scary bag full of horrors"
Story Notes
Various thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics. Between 14th & 15th story pages (pages numbered 19 & 21.)
"A first for Marvel! Have we got a fear-fest for you!"
Storyline
House ad for The Haunt of Horror (Marvel, 1973 series) prose fiction digest magazine #1
Credits
- Script: Steve Gerber (uncertain)
- Pencils: Gray Morrow
- Inks: Gray Morrow
- Letters: Sam Rosen
- Letters: Joe Rosen
Story Notes
Between 17th & 18th story pages (pages numbered 22 & 26.)
"Free everything you need to start your own shoe and clothing business"
Characters
- John Lennon (photograph)
Story Notes
Various thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics. Between 17th & 18th story pages (pages numbered 22 & 26.)
We’ll Train You in Your Spare Time for an Exciting Outdoor Career
"Start a great new life of service and adventure in conservation country!"
Story Notes
Advertisement for booklet outlining courses offered by the National School of Conservation. Between 17th & 18th story pages (pages numbered 22 & 26.)
"Boys! Earn $1 to $6 a week sell Grit in your spare time (earn big prizes too)"
Story Notes
Comics-form ad to sell Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co. Located on top half of page.
"I’ll make you a master of karate"
Story Notes
Advertisement for book on learning Karate. Located on lower half of page.
Diet-Sized Droplets of Dubious Distinction!
Story Notes
On top half of page.
The Ultimate Fan Club! FOOM! Friends Of Ol' Marvel
Story Notes
On lower half of page.
Story Notes
On top half of page.
"A first for Marvel! Have we got a fear-fest for you!"
Storyline
House ad for The Haunt of Horror (Marvel, 1973 series) prose fiction digest magazine #1
Credits
- Script: Steve Gerber (uncertain)
- Pencils: Gray Morrow
- Inks: Gray Morrow
- Letters: Sam Rosen
- Letters: Joe Rosen
Story Notes
On lower half of page.
The Day Bill Told Off His Boss
Characters
- Bill
- Mr. Bemis
Story Notes
Ad for Cleveland Institute of Electronics, Inc. told in photo story strip.
"3 complete fishing outfits"
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
"Look who’s smiling now!"
Story Notes
Send for free booklet and full information on a job field from those offered in ad. Back cover.