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Issue: The Incredible Hulk #172
Publication Date: February 1974
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Issues: #172 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: Marvel Comics Group
On Sale Date: 10/23/1973
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.20 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 18 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Letters page not published. On-sale date from Comic Reader (Street Enterprises, 1973 series) #101, November 1973.
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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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reprinted as/ in another Issue.
reprinted 3 times as Content Items in other Issues.
Some/all of Issue reprinted as a Content Item in another Issue:
FlagL'Incroyable Hulk #31 published February 1974 as On ne peut donc pas tuer Juggernaut ? [Story on Interior Page(s)] original title: And Canst Thou Slay the Juggernaut?
Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in 3 other Issues:
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Incredible Hulk #10 [unnamed variant] published January 2016
FlagX-Men: Children of the Atom #[5] published January 2019
FlagX-Men Epic Collection #4 [unnamed variant] published January 2019
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Side by Side with the Deadly, Invincible Juggernaut!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagL'Incroyable Hulk #31 published February 1974
as Côte à côte avec le redoutable et invincible Juggernaut ! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The X-Men #8 [Regular Edition] published March 2010
as Side By Side With the Deadly, Invincible Juggernaut! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Insult That Made a Man Out of "Mac"

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Mac (photograph); Charles Atlas (photograph)
First Line: Hey! Quit kicking that sand in our faces!
Synopsis: Ad for information about the dynamic-tension body building program by Charles Atlas.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 3rd and 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 5.)
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And Canst Thou Slay... The Juggernaut?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Hulkbusters; Crimson Cosmos Consciousness (cameo flashback); Lou; Flo; Rose
First Line: Armbruster! What the devil is the meaning of this?
Synopsis: 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.
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In Issue: FlagL'Incroyable Hulk #31 published February 1974
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: The X-Men #8 [Regular Edition] published March 2010
as And Canst Thou Slay... the Juggernaut? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 20
Disclose Notes: The plot credit in the comic is incorrectly given to Roy Thomas (http://www.steveenglehart.com/Comics/Hulk%20159-172.html)
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
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
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[untitled]

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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 lower half of page between 3rd & 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 6.)
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Yours Free

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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Blair Gift of Glamour
First Line: Glamorous iced cologne and creme sachet worth $6.00 yours free
Synopsis: Advertisement recruiting sellers of beauty products.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 3rd & 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 6.)
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Take Any 6 LPs or 5 Tapes

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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Ad for membership of record club.
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Between 5th & 6th story pages (pages numbered 7 and 10.)
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[untitled]

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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: $1,000 look for only $27
Synopsis: Thumbnail ads, including ads for stamps and back-issue comics.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 7th & 8th story pages (pages numbered 11 and 14.)
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Strategy & Tactics

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Conflict Simulation
First Line: The paper time machine
Synopsis: Ad for S&T magazine which contains a board strategy game based on a real-life conflict.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 7th & 8th story pages (pages numbered 11 and 14.)
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[untitled]

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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: The key to your future! Be a locksmith like me
Synopsis: Thumbnail ads, including ads for back-issue comics.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 13th & 14th story pages (pages numbered 19 and 22.)
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[untitled]

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Hey fellow! Which would you rather have… neat prizes… or extra spending money?
Synopsis: Ad inviting boys in the continental U.S to sell Grit family newspapers for prizes and cash.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On top half of page between 13th & 14th story pages (pages numbered 19 and 22.)
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Now! Train at Home to Become a Veterinary Assistant

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): North American School of Animal Sciences
Synopsis: Advertisement for courses offered by the North American School of Animal Sciences.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On lower half of page between 13th & 14th story pages (pages numbered 19 and 22.)
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photography)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Too skinny?
Synopsis: Thumbnail ads, including ads for back-issue comics.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 15th & 16th story pages (pages numbered 23 and 26.)
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Boys! Girls!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Bicycle Moto-X Association
First Line: You can be a bicycle Moto-X Rider.
Synopsis: Boys and girls can join the Moto-X Association for $3 per year,E
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 15th & 16th story pages (pages numbered 23 and 26.)
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Plaudits, Pronouncements, and Just Plain Plugs - Pontifically Presented!

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): The Hulk (marvel Value Stamp)
Synopsis: Includes: Stan Lee's Soapbox; Items; Mighty Marvel Checklist; FOOM membership coupon; Incredible Hulk Marvel Value Stamp promo stamp.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 17th & 18th story pages (pages numbered 27 and 30.)
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Have You Seen This Coupon Before?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Colorist(s): ? (coupon background only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: It has helped to start many men and women on the road to higher pay
Synopsis: Advertisement for courses offered by La Salle Extension University.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 17th & 18th story pages (pages numbered 27 and 30.)
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These 3 Big Drafting Kits* Given to You!

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photography)
Inker(s): ? (photography)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Advertisement for high paying jobs in the drafting field.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Ideal Presents the Exciting Adventures of Evel Knievel

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Thrilling wheelies indoors or out!
Synopsis: Advertisement for Ideal's Evel Kneivel and his stunt cycle toy.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On back cover.

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