The Incredible Hulk, #174
Published: April 1974
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High Above the Earth the Battle Rages--And Only One Shall Survive!
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Betty Ross Talbot
- Cobalt Man
Credits
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Pencils: John Romita
- Inks: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: John Romita
- Letters: Danny Crespi
Story Notes
Alterations on Betty Ross figure by John Romita. Info per Nick Caputo, July 2012.
Don't Be Half a Man!
Storyline
Ad for body building course. The sequential art portion is a smaller version than earlier versions of “The Insult That Made a Man out of ‘Mac’†In which Mac uses the Charles Atlas course to build up his muscles and fight back against a bully of the beach.
Characters
- Charles Atlas
- Mac
Credits
- Script: Sarah Delaine (uncertain)
Story Notes
On inside front cover.
Doomsday -- Down Under!
Storyline
Feeling a kinship with his irradiated foe, Cobalt Man saves Bruce from drowning in the hull of a sinking ship. As Bruce begins to recover from his ordeal, Cobalt Man decides to destroy the city of Sydney in an effort to show mankind the danger of nuclear power. Betty tries to coax Bruce into turning into the Hulk to face the villain but he has been doped up in the hospital and she has to push him off of the roof to get him frantic enough to exact the change. Cobalt Man tries to defeat the Hulk by flying him to the upper atmosphere but his ploy takes too long and he explodes.
Characters
- Hulk [Bruce Banner]
- Ted Roberts
- Thunderbolt Ross
- Betty Ross Talbot
- General John Armbruster
- Cobalt Man [Ralph Roberts](villain)
- President Richard Nixon (cameo)
Credits
- Script:
- Script: plot
- Pencils: Herb Trimpe
- Inks: Jack Abel
- Colors: Katarina Malmgren
- Letters: Dave Hunt
Story Notes
Armbruster's military rank in this story is given as general.
Featuring American Bicycle Moto-X Association
"Boys! Girls! Now you can ride Moto-X Rider."
Storyline
Boys and girls can join the Moto-X Association for $3 per year,
Story Notes
Located on top half of page between 3rd & 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 6.)
I'll Make You a Master of Karate
Storyline
Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98.
Characters
- Wallace W. Reumann (photograph)
Story Notes
On lower half of page between 3rd & 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 6.)
"If you've ever said... 'There must be a better way to earn a living...'"
Storyline
Advertisement for courses offered by International Correspondence Schools.
Story Notes
Between 3rd & 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 6.)
"Any 15 records for only $1.97 or any 11 tapes for only $1.97"
Storyline
Ad for Columbia Record and Tape Club.
Story Notes
Between 5th & 6th story pages (pages numbered 7 and 10.)
"The key - to your future! Be a locksmith like me"
Storyline
Thumbnail advertisements for novelty items and back-issue comic books.
Story Notes
Between 7th & 8th story pages (pages numbered 11 and 14.)
"I’ll reveal how to discover profits of import 10,000 fantastic values - secret low prices"
Storyline
Recruitment ad for sales people to send for a free report enabling them to get rich.
Characters
- B. L. Mellinger (photograph)
Story Notes
Located on top half of page between 7th & 8th story pages (pages numbered 11 and 14.)
"Boys 12 or older sell Grit in your spare time"
Storyline
Advertisement to sell Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co,
Story Notes
On lower half of page between 7th & 8th story pages (pages numbered 11 and 14.)
Characters
- Green Goblin (Marvel Value Stamo)
Credits
- Script: Steve Gerber (uncertain)
- Pencils: Gil Kane
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
Story Notes
On top portion of page between 12th & 13th story pages (pages numbered 18 and 22.) Contains Marvel Value Stamp #47 (The Green Goblin)
Simon Garth - - The Zombie vs. The Voodoo Legions of Mr. Six!!
Storyline
House ad for Dracula Lives (Marvel, 1973 series) and Tales of the Zombie (Marvel, 1973 series).
Credits
- Pencils: Pablo Marcos
- Inks: Pablo Marcos
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
On lower portion of page between 12th & 13th story pages (pages numbered 18 and 22.)
Homilies, Hijinx, and Happy New Year -- From the Hallowed Halls of Marvel!
"Well, here it is - the start of a brand new year for all of us!"
Storyline
Includes Stan Lee's Soapbox, Items, the Mighty Marvel Checklist; a small house ad for Iron Fist
Characters
- Iron Fist
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Between 12th & 13th story pages (pages numbered 18 and 22.)
I'm Sick and Tired of My Job!
"Don’t forget, dear, we’ve got a date for the movies with Jim and Helen tonight"
Storyline
Send for two free books describing career opportunities in electronics.
Story Notes
Between 12th & 13th story pages (pages numbered 18 and 22.)
"Too skinny?"
Storyline
Thumbnail advertisements for various products.
Story Notes
Between 14th & 15th story pages (pages numbered 23 and 26.)
Value, Value - Who's Got the Value?
"Last time around, we first introduced our mighty..."
Storyline
Special feature on the upcoming Marvel Value Stamps Series A. Features pseudo-stamp #100 containing a drawing of a question mark. Includes house ads for Crazy Magazine (Marvel 1973 series) #3 and Vampire Tales (Marvel, 1973 series) #4.
Story Notes
Located between 16th & 17th story pages (pages numbered 27 and 30.)
These 3 Big Drafting Kits* Given to You!
"…when you train at home with us for a high pay job in drafting!"
Storyline
Advertisement for high paying jobs in the drafting field.
Story Notes
On top half of page between 16th & 17th story pages (pages numbered 27 and 30.)
"Enjoy an exciting, romantic look impressive anytime!"
Storyline
Thumbnail advertisements for various products.
Story Notes
On lower half of page between 16th & 17th story pages (pages numbered 27 and 30.)
Never Finished High School?
Storyline
Ad for home study towards a high school diploma.
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
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
On back cover.