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The Incredible Hulk, #142

Published: August 1971

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Issue Contents:
They Shoot Hulks, Don't They?

Story Featuring Hulk

Credits
Story Notes

Title is paraphrased from the movie "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?", released in 1969, starring Jane Fonda.

They Shoot Hulks, Don't They?

Story Featuring Hulk

Storyline

The Hulk is the focus of a social event as the Parringtons bring him to a party but their women's lib daughter is given the powers of the Valkyrie by the Enchantress and battles the jade giant.

Credits
Story Notes

Splash page notes: "Inspired by the book Radical Chic by Tom Wolfe." The next appearance of Valkyrie is in Defenders (Marvel, 1972 series) #4.

The Keepers of the Crypt!

Story Featuring Conan

Credits
Story Notes

House ad for Conan the Barbarian (Marvel, 1970 series) #8 (August 1971), with cover art shown (pre-John Romita re-touch), and advertised as "Now On Sale!".

Letter Column Featuring Green Skin's Grab-Bag

"Dear Stan, Roy, and Herb, I've really enjoyed this aspect of the Hulk..."

Credits
Story Notes

Letters of comment from Richard Weiss, Gary Insley, Mike Arnot, David Mitchell, and Shirley Gorman. Includes “Know Ye These, the Hallowed Ranks of Marvel”.

Ad Featuring Academy for Home Study

"Second chance for high school drop-outs to get a diploma"

Story Notes

Send for free booklet on how to finish high school at home. On back cover

"3 complete fishing outfits"

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Ad Featuring Famous Artists Schools

"If you like to draw for fun, we can help you draw for money."

Story Notes

Ad for the Famous Artists School.

Shop by Mail

"Market Place"

Story Notes

Miscellaneous ads from various dealers. Includes a small section of text-only classified ads under the heading Market Place.

In-House Column Featuring Bullpen Bulletins , In-House Column Featuring Stan's Soapbox

"Everything you've always wanted to know about the Bullpen, but were afraid to ask!"

Credits
Story Notes

Stan Lee's Soapbox gives credit to the artists for working from a synopsis and delivering the finished art on deadline. The current issue of the Hulk is based on Tom Wolfe's "Radical Chic" and Wolfe appears in the story. Reed Crandall and Al Williamson are planning to illustrate stories. The Bullpen says they're swamped with requests for help for term papers, etc., from college students and don't have time to help with any of them, so stop asking. John Severin and his family (wife and six children) are moving to Colorado. Gene Colan is teaching a part-time course on comics in his home town in New Jersey. Lynn Wolley, news-reporter at KNOW radio in Houston and Mike Turner at WABC-FM in New York have been promoting Marvel comics. Doug Kenny, editor of the National Lampoon, visited the Bullpen and had a long talk with Stan. Also "Make Mine Marvel" flanked by headshots of Iron Man and Captain America.

Story Featuring Columbia Record Club

"Now...save almost 50% on the hit records you want!"

Story Notes

Ad for Columbia Record Club. Some text is in yellow. Appears between story pages numbered 18 and 19.

Shop by Mail

"Don’t be Fat"

Story Notes

Various thumbnail advertisements for various products including stamps, novelties and comic books, located between story pages 15 and 16.

Ad Featuring Precise Publications Defense Training

"Now revealed — the “2 Hour” method to super speed karate"

Story Notes

Ad, with order coupon, for karate books and paraphernalia from Precise Publications, located on lower half of page beneath story half-page numbered 13.

Ad Featuring Centre Coin's Album or Catalog

"We'll pay you $10,000.00 for this Lincoln penny"

Story Notes

Ad for U.S. coin catalog. Occupies lower half of page beneath story half-page numbered 12.

"Play Guitar in 7 Days"

Story Notes

Thumbnail advertisements between story pages 9 and 10.

Ad Featuring North American School of Drafting

"These 3 big drafting kits* given to you!"

Story Notes

Advertisement for high paying jobs in the drafting field, between story pages 6 and 7.

"Original unpublished art portfolios"

Story Notes

Advertisement for unpublished art portfolios featuring Spider-Man and Daredevil, including a reprint of Spider-Man #1 and Daredevil #1 with information about both characters and checklists, with a subscription to Marvelmania also included. Appears between story pages 6 and 7 on lower portion of page.

In-House Column Featuring Mighty Marvel Checklist

Story Notes

Between story pages 6 and 7 on top portion of page.

Ad Featuring Grit Newspaper

"Boys here's a swell way to make $1 to $6 weekly"

Story Notes

Ad for sales people to sell Grit newspapers. Between pages 3 and 4 of story, on lower half of page

Ad Featuring Estes Rockets

"Step into the real world of space with Vern Estes."

Story Notes

Ad for model rocketry kits. Between pages 3 and 4 of story on top half of page.

Ad Featuring Joe Weider Course and Products

"The end of the skinny body"

Storyline

Ad for 'Crash Weight Formula' weight-gaining program.

Story Notes

Inside front cover.