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Issue: The Incredible Hulk #161
Publication Date: March 1973
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Issues: #161 of 374 Issues (816 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel Comics GroupView Brand Images4
Indicia Publisher: Magazine Management Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: 11/28/1972
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.20 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 21 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from The Comic Reader #91, November 1972.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover; color interior
Dimensions: standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior; Deluxe Editions glossy interior (425 - 429); Direct Edition glossy interior (430 - 442)
Binding: saddle-stitched (squarebound #145)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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For the Life of a Mutant!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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In Issue: FlagHulk #2/1980 published January 1980
In Issue: FlagEssential Hulk #4 published January 2006black & white
In Content Item: FlagL'Incroyable Hulk #20 published March 1973
as Passé la frontière rôde la mort ! [Illustration on Cover, Front]original title: Beyond the Border Lurks Death
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The X-Men #7 [Regular Edition] published October 2008
as For the Life of a Mutant! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Classic X-Men #3 published January 2009
as For the Life of a Mutant! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: U-control monster size ghost
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover. Ad for a variety of novelty items from the Johnson Smith Company.
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Beyond the Border Lurks Death!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Henri; Ian; Sam; Carl
First Line: This is it -- the return of one of best-loved heroes in the history of comics:
Synopsis: The Hulk stumbles across a remote cabin in Canada where Hank McCoy is trying to cure the Mimic of a condition which is making his powers go out of control. The heroes fight, and Mimic temporarily absorbs the gamma radiation out of the Hulk, killing Mimic in the process. The Hulk gains back his strength and leaves.
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In Issue: FlagHulk Comic #2 published March 1979
In Issue: FlagHulk Comic #5 published April 1979
In Issue: FlagEssential Hulk #4 published January 2006black & white
In Issue: FlagX-Men : l'intégrale #1972-1975 published November 2012
In Content Item: FlagL'Incroyable Hulk #20 published March 1973
as Passé la frontière rôde la mort ! [Story on Interior Page(s)]N&B [B&W]
In Content Item: FlagHulk Comic #3 published March 1979
as Chaos In Canada Episode Two [Story on Interior Page(s)]Extensively edited to bring the story length down to 3 pages. Prints page 7, panels 4-6; page 8; page 9, panels 3-5; page 10; page 11, panels 1 & 3-5; page 12, panels 1-2 & 4-6; page 13, panels 1-4
In Content Item: FlagHulk Comic #4 published March 1979
as Chaos in Canada Episode Three [Story on Interior Page(s)]Extensively edited to bring the story length down to 3 pages. Reprints page 15; page 16, panels 2, 1 & 3-6; page 17, panels 3, 1 & 4-5; page 18, panels 1 3-4 & 6; page 19, panels 1-2 & 5-6; page 20, panels 1-2 & 6
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The X-Men #7 [Regular Edition] published October 2008
as Beyond the Border Lurks Death! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagEssential Classic X-Men #3 published January 2009
as Beyond the Border Lurks Death! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black & white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Job Number: 1252Z
Disclose Notes: In the credits box, this book’s creators congratulate artist Herb Trimpe for getting married.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys 12 or older sell Grit in your spare time for cash profits and free prizes
Synopsis: Recruitment ad for sales people for Grit newspaper.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Located on top half of page between 3rd and 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 5.)
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Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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First Line: I’ll reveal how to discover profits of import 10,000 fantastic values - secret low prices
Synopsis: Recruitment ad for sales people to send for a free report enabling them to get rich.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Located on lower half of page between 3rd and 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 5.)
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Inker(s): ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!
Synopsis: Advertisement for high paying jobs in the drafting field.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 5th and 6th story pages (pages numbered 6 and 8.)
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: I'll make you a master of karate
Synopsis: Advertisement for book on learning Karate.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On top half of page between 7th and 8th story pages (pages numbered 9 and 11.)
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Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: We sell — 40 page comic book catalog #5 — we buy
Synopsis: Thumbnail ads for stamps and novelties.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On lower half of page between 7th and 8th story pages (pages numbered 9 and 11.)
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The Adventures of Corgi Boy

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: science and technology
Character(s): Corgi Boy
Synopsis: Illustrated story ad for Corgi toy vehicles.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 9th and 10th story pages (pages numbered 12 and 14.)
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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Super bodybuilding course introducing the bodybuilding system that guarantees - you’ll put on inches of powerful muscles on your body!
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Reprint Notes: Send for a free bodybuilding booklet. You pay postage and handling costs.
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 11th and 12th story pages (pages numbered 15 and 17.)
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Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: $130.00 profit for just one easy job of an interior customizing auto upholstering
Synopsis: A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 14th & 15th story pages (pages numbered 19 & 21.)
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Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Comic books for sale
Synopsis: A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 16th & 17th story pages (pages numbered 22 & 24.)
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Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Why pay more? Be the life of the party! Do magic & tricks
Synopsis: A series of thumbnail advertisements for a range of products, including back-issue comics.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 18th & 19th story pages (pages numbered 25 & 27.)
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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): North American School of Animal Sciences
First Line: Now! Train at home to become a veterinary assistant!
Synopsis: Ad promoting jobs in animal care.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On top half of page.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Hobby Coin Kit & Surprise Packet
First Line: Wow! 100 pc. Coin kit only $2
Synopsis: Send for 111-piece coin kit and booklet for $2.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On lower half of page.
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In-house Column  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Daredevil; Captain America; Iron Man; Spider-Man; Hulk
First Line: Four or five phenomenal flashes, fitfully fashioned to fight lethargy!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: Stan Lee's Soapbox; Items; The Mighty Marvel Checklist.
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ? (title panel only)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.75
Disclose Notes: Letters from: James Elwyn Hinds, Robert Marshall, and Dave McDonnell.
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Statement of Ownership

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Statement of September 21, 1972
Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 202,223
Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 183,880
Owners: Magazine Management Co., Inc. 575 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022; Cadence Industries Corp., 641 Lexington Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022
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Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas (photograph)
First Line: Charles Atlas, world’s no. 1 body builder, says: Don’t be half a man!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes the comics-form ad strip The Insult that Made a Man out of ‘Mac’
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Never finished high school?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Ad for a program to finish high school at home.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Have you seen this coupon before?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Ad for the LaSalle Extension University.

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