The Incredible Hulk, #166
Published: August 1973
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Issue Contents:
It! The Thing from the Dynamo!
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Zzzax
Credits
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Herb Trimpe
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
Trimpe inks by Nick Caputo, Jan 2011. Previous indexer listed Sal Trapani.
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 Destroyer from the Dynamo!
Storyline
Hulk swims ashore in New York City just in time to assist Hawkeye in taking on the electrical menace of Zzzax. Meanwhile, in Russia, Talbot and his forces successfully rescue Thunderbolt Ross from his captors but Talbot ends up getting captured himself.
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Hawkeye [Clint Barton]
- Thunderbolt Ross
- Glenn Talbot
- Colonel John Armbruster
- Zzzax (first appearance, villain)
Credits
- Script: Steve Englehart
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Sal Trapani
- Colors: Dave Hunt
- Letters: C. Evan Metcalf
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
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"!
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.)
Featuring Dracula Lives
"We're looking for people who like to draw (blood)!"
Storyline
House ad for Dracula Lives! magazine (Marvel, 1973 series) #2, utilizing a spot illustration taken from the cover of Tomb of Dracula #1, and advertised as "Now On Sale".
Characters
- Dracula
Credits
- Pencils: Neal Adams
- Inks: Neal Adams
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
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.
More Miniaturized Mouthfuls of Marvel-ous Mutterings! (Or: Not Only is Dracula Alive and Well — But He’s Got Company!)
"This is it!"
Story Notes
On top half of page.
FOOM! Friends Of Ol' Marvel
Story Notes
On lower half of page.
He Lives! He Strikes! No Grave Can Hold Him! (1)
Storyline
House ad for Tales of the Zombie (Marvel, 1973 series) #1
Credits
- Pencils: John Romita
- Inks: John Romita
- Letters: Dave Hunt
Story Notes
On lower half of page.
The Day Bill Told Off His Boss
Characters
- Bill
- Mr. Bemis
Story Notes
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.