The Incredible Hulk, #171
Published: January 1974
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Issue Contents:
The Incredible Hulk at Bay!
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Abomination
- Rhino
Credits
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Herb Trimpe
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
The Insult That Made a Man Out of "Mac"
"Hey! Quit kicking that sand in our faces!"
Storyline
Ad for information about the dynamic-tension body building program by Charles Atlas.
Characters
- Mac
- Charles Atlas (photo)
Credits
- Script: Sarah Delaine (uncertain)
Story Notes
Between 3rd and 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 5.)
Revenge!
Storyline
Betty returns to Hulkbuster Base with the Hulk secretly in tow and Betty has a tearful reconciliation with her father. Their moment of serenity is short lived, however, as Rhino and Abomination show up to take out the jade giant. Jim and Talia, who have driven two thousand miles just to say "Hi" to their friends, find the base locked down and under siege. As Hulk takes care of the villains, Jim defuses a Gamma bomb set off to destroy the base. With the situation well in hand, Armbruster takes advantage of an unguarded moment to trap the Hulk.
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Thunderbolt Ross
- Betty Ross Talbot
- Colonel John Armbruster
- Jim Wilson
- Talia
- Hulkbusters
- Abomination (villain)
- Rhino (villain)
Credits
- Script: Gerry Conway
- Script: Steve Englehart
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Jack Abel
- Colors: Katarina Malmgren
- Letters: Artie Simek
Story Notes
The division of the script credits is from Steve Englehart's website (http://www.steveenglehart.com/Comics/Hulk%20159-172.html)
"Wow! 100 pc. Coin kit only $2"
Storyline
Send for 111-piece coin kit and booklet for $2.
Story Notes
On top half of page between 3rd & 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 6.)
"I'll make you a master of karate"
Storyline
Advertisement for book on learning Karate.
Story Notes
On lower half of page between 3rd & 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 6.)
Yours Free
Featuring Blair Gift of Glamour
"Glamorous iced cologne and creme sachet worth $6.00 yours free"
Storyline
Advertisement recruiting sellers of beauty products.
Story Notes
Between 3rd & 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 6.)
Take Any 6 LPs or 5 Tapes
Storyline
Ad for membership of record club.
Story Notes
Between 5th & 6th story pages (pages numbered 7 and 10.)
"$1,000 look for only $27"
Storyline
Thumbnail ads, including ads for stamps and back-issue comics.
Story Notes
Between 7th & 8th story pages (pages numbered 11 and 14.)
Strategy & Tactics
"The paper time machine"
Storyline
Ad for S&T magazine which contains a board strategy game based on a real-life conflict.
Story Notes
Between 7th & 8th story pages (pages numbered 11 and 14.)
"The key to your future! Be a locksmith like me"
Storyline
Thumbnail ads, including ads for back-issue comics.
Story Notes
Between 13th & 14th story pages (pages numbered 19 and 22.)
"Hey fellow! Which would you rather have… neat prizes… or extra spending money?"
Storyline
Ad inviting boys in the continental U.S to sell Grit family newspapers for prizes and cash.
Story Notes
On top half of page between 13th & 14th story pages (pages numbered 19 and 22.)
Now! Train at Home to Become a Veterinary Assistant
Storyline
Advertisement for courses offered by the North American School of Animal Sciences.
Story Notes
On lower half of page between 13th & 14th story pages (pages numbered 19 and 22.)
"Too skinny?"
Storyline
Thumbnail ads, including ads for back-issue comics.
Story Notes
Between 15th & 16th story pages (pages numbered 23 and 26.)
Boys! Girls!
Featuring American Bicycle Moto-X Association
"You can be a bicycle Moto-X Rider."
Storyline
Boys and girls can join the Moto-X Association for $3 per year,
Story Notes
Between 15th & 16th story pages (pages numbered 23 and 26.)
Just Thomas and Lee - And the Soapbox Makes Three!
"Notice anything different about your latest Marvel mags?"
Storyline
Includes Items, Marvel Mini-Items, and the Mighty Marvel Checklist.
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Script: Roy Thomas
Story Notes
Between 17th & 18th story pages (pages numbered 27 and 30.)
Have You Seen This Coupon Before?
"It has helped to start many men and women on the road to higher pay"
Storyline
Advertisement for courses offered by La Salle Extension University.
Story Notes
Between 17th & 18th story pages (pages numbered 27 and 30.)
These 3 Big Drafting Kits* Given to You!
Storyline
Advertisement for high paying jobs in the drafting field.
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Ideal Presents the Exciting Adventures of Evel Knievel
"Thrilling wheelies indoors or out!"
Storyline
Advertisement for Ideal's Evel Kneivel and his stunt cycle toy.
Story Notes
On back cover.