The Incredible Hulk, #172
Published: February 1974
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Side by Side with the Deadly, Invincible Juggernaut!
Characters
- Bruce Banner (mainstream Universe)
- Hulk (mainstream Universe)
- Juggernaut (mainstream Universe)
- Cain Marko (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Herb Trimpe
- Letters: Danny Crespi (uncertain)
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 (photograph)
- Charles Atlas (photograph)
Credits
- Script: Sarah Delaine (uncertain)
Story Notes
Between 3rd and 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 5.)
And Canst Thou Slay... The Juggernaut?
"Armbruster! What the devil is the meaning of this?"
Storyline
Hulk has been captured and put in a holding cell at Hulkbuster base. As he is quickly dismantling the walls of his prison, Armbruster calls on Peter Corbeau who brings a ray to teleport the Hulk to another dimension. Hulk is blasted away but the Hulkbusters find themselves facing the Juggernaut in his place. When they try to use the ray again, the Hulk returns as well and the two powerhouses quickly bust out and get away. Hulk quickly finds he does not like his new ally and the two battle. The X-Men show up to capture Juggernaut but allow the Hulk to escape.
Characters
- Angel (mainstream Universe)
- Colonel John D. Armbruster (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Banner (mainstream Universe)
- Beast (mainstream Universe)
- Peter Corbeau (mainstream Universe)
- Cyclops (mainstream Universe)
- Bobby Drake (mainstream Universe)
- Eternity (mainstream Universe)
- Talia Green (mainstream Universe)
- Jean Grey (mainstream Universe)
- Hulk (mainstream Universe)
- Iceman (mainstream Universe)
- Juggernaut ( Universe)
- Marvel Girl (mainstream Universe)
- Hank McCoy (mainstream Universe)
- General "Thunderbolt" Ross (mainstream Universe)
- Doctor Strange (mainstream Universe)
- Stephen Strange (mainstream Universe)
- Scott Summers (mainstream Universe)
- Betty Talbot (mainstream Universe)
- Jim Wilson (mainstream Universe)
- Warren Worthington III (mainstream Universe)
- Professor X (mainstream Universe)
- Charles Xavier (mainstream Universe)
- Cain Marko ( Universe)
- Hulkbusters
- Crimson Cosmos Consciousness (cameo flashback)
- Lou
- Flo
- Rose
Credits
- Script: Tony Isabella
- Script: Steve Englehart
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Jack Abel
- Colors: Michael Lessa
- Letters: Stan Rouse
Story Notes
The plot credit in the comic is incorrectly given to Roy Thomas (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.)
Plaudits, Pronouncements, and Just Plain Plugs - Pontifically Presented!
Storyline
Includes: Stan Lee's Soapbox; Items; Mighty Marvel Checklist; FOOM membership coupon; Incredible Hulk Marvel Value Stamp promo stamp.
Characters
- The Hulk (marvel Value Stamp)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
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.