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Issue: The Incredible Hulk #174
Publication Date: April 1974
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Issues: #174 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: 12/18/1973
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.20 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (1 story, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader (Street Enterprises, 1973 series) #103, January - February 1974.
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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 as a Content Item in another Issue.
Some/all of Issue reprinted as a Content Item in another Issue:
FlagL'Incroyable Hulk #33 published April 1974 as La fin du monde... en Australie ! [Story on Interior Page(s)] original title: Doomsday Down Under
Some/all of Issue reprinted as/in another Issue:
FlagMarvel Masterworks: The Incredible Hulk #10 [unnamed variant] published January 2016
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High Above the Earth the Battle Rages--And Only One Shall Survive!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Betty Ross Talbot; Cobalt Man
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In Content Item: FlagL'Incroyable Hulk #33 published April 1974
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Don't Be Half a Man!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas; Mac
Synopsis: 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.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On inside front cover.
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Doomsday -- Down Under!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Hulk [Bruce Banner]; Ted Roberts; Thunderbolt Ross; Betty Ross Talbot; General John Armbruster; Cobalt Man [Ralph Roberts](villain); President Richard Nixon (cameo)
Synopsis: 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.
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In Issue: FlagL'Incroyable Hulk #33 published April 1974
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 19
Disclose Notes: Armbruster's military rank in this story is given as general.
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[untitled]

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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: Boys! Girls! Now you can ride Moto-X Rider.
Synopsis: Boys and girls can join the Moto-X Association for $3 per year,E
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Located on top half of page between 3rd & 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 6.)
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I'll Make you a Master of Karate

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Precise Publications Book & Dummy
Character(s): Wallace W. Reumann (photograph)
Synopsis: Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98.
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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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[untitled]

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): International Correspondence Schools
First Line: If you've ever said... 'There must be a better way to earn a living...'
Synopsis: Advertisement for courses offered by International Correspondence Schools.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 3rd & 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 6.)
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Penciller(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (background only)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Colombia House
First Line: Any 15 records for only $1.97 or any 11 tapes for only $1.97
Synopsis: Ad for Columbia Record and Tape 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): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: The key - to your future! Be a locksmith like me
Synopsis: Thumbnail advertisements for novelty items and back-issue comic books.
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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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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ? (panel backgrounds only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Mellinger Co. Free Report
Character(s): B. L. Mellinger (photograph)
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 top half of page between 7th & 8th story pages (pages numbered 11 and 14.)
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[untitled]

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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Boys 12 or older sell Grit in your spare time
Synopsis: Advertisement to sell Grit magazine from Grit Publishing Co,E
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On lower half of page between 7th & 8th story pages (pages numbered 11 and 14.)
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Green Goblin (Marvel Value Stamo)
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Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: On top portion of page between 12th & 13th story pages (pages numbered 18 and 22.) Contains Marvel Value Stamp #47 (The Green Goblin)
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Simon Garth - - The Zombie vs. The Voodoo Legions of Mr. Six!!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Synopsis: House ad for Dracula Lives (Marvel, 1973 series) and Tales of the Zombie (Marvel, 1973 series).
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: On lower portion of page between 12th & 13th story pages (pages numbered 18 and 22.)
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Homilies, Hijinx, and Happy New Year -- From the Hallowed Halls of Marvel!

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): Iron Fist
First Line: Well, here it is - the start of a brand new year for all of us!
Synopsis: Includes Stan Lee's Soapbox, Items, the Mighty Marvel Checklist; a small house ad for Iron Fist
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 12th & 13th story pages (pages numbered 18 and 22.)
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I'm Sick and Tired of My Job!

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Writer(s): ?; ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Don’t forget, dear, we’ve got a date for the movies with Jim and Helen tonight
Synopsis: Send for two free books describing career opportunities in electronics.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Between 12th & 13th story pages (pages numbered 18 and 22.)
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Too skinny?
Synopsis: Thumbnail advertisements for various products.
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Between 14th & 15th story pages (pages numbered 23 and 26.)
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Value, Value - Who's Got the Value?

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
First Line: Last time around, we first introduced our mighty...
Synopsis: 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.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Located between 16th & 17th story pages (pages numbered 27 and 30.)
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These 3 Big Drafting Kits* Given to You!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): North American School of Drafting
First Line: …when you train at home with us for a high pay job in drafting!
Synopsis: Advertisement for high paying jobs in the drafting field.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On top half of page between 16th & 17th story pages (pages numbered 27 and 30.)
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photographs)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Enjoy an exciting, romantic look impressive anytime!
Synopsis: Thumbnail advertisements for various products.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On lower half of page between 16th & 17th story pages (pages numbered 27 and 30.)
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Never Finished High School?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wayne School
Synopsis: Ad for home study towards a high school diploma.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Have You Seen This Coupon Before?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ? (coupon background and lettering only)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): La Salle Extension University
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: On back cover.

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