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The Incredible Hulk, #173

Published: March 1974

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Issue Contents:
The Second Coming of the Cobalt Man!

Story Featuring Hulk

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Anybody Out There Remember...the Cobalt Man?

Story Featuring Hulk

Storyline

Ralph Roberts stands in close proximity to a nuclear blast so he can once again have the power to become Cobalt Man. The Hulk battles Cobalt Man on board a ship but their fracas sinks the boat, just as Hulk begins to turn into puny Banner.

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Letter Column Featuring Green Skin's Grab-Bag

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Story Notes

On top portion of page between 12th & 13th story pages (pages numbered 18 and 22.)

Have You Seen This Coupon Before?

"It has helped to start many men and women on the road to higher pay"

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Advertisement for courses offered by La Salle Extension University.

Story Notes

On back cover.

Never Finished High School?
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Ad for home study towards a high school diploma.

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Inside back cover.

"Enjoy an exciting, romantic look impressive anytime!"

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Thumbnail advertisements for various products.

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On lower half of page 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!"

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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.)

Blockbustin' Bullpen Bonus Page

In-House Column Featuring Bullpen Bulletins

Storyline

Marvel introduces the Marvel Value Stamp; Marvel Value Stamp Series A #5 (Hulk) shown; includes Mighty Marvel Checklist for comics dated March 1974 and FOOM membership form.

Story Notes

Located between 16th & 17th story pages (pages numbered 27 and 30.)

"Too skinny?"

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Thumbnail advertisements for various products.

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Between 14th & 15th story pages (pages numbered 23 and 26.)

I'm Sick and Tired of My Job!

Ad Featuring Cleveland Institute of Electronics [lessons]

"Don’t forget, dear, we’ve got a date for the movies with Jim and Helen tonight"

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Send for two free books describing career opportunities in electronics.

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Between 12th & 13th story pages (pages numbered 18 and 22.)

Christmas Chronicles and Yuletide Yucks - And a Partridge in a Pear Tree!

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

"Well, gang, it's that time of year again - when our..."

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Includes Stan Lee's Soapbox and Items.

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Story Notes

Between 12th & 13th story pages (pages numbered 18 and 22.)

"Look out, New York! Daredevil’s back!"

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House ad for Daredevil (Marvel, 1964 series) #108.

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Story Notes

On lower portion of page between 12th & 13th story pages (pages numbered 18 and 22.)

Ad Featuring Grit Newspaper

"Boys 12 or older sell Grit in your spare time"

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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.)

"I’ll reveal how to discover profits of import 10,000 fantastic values - secret low prices"

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Recruitment ad for sales people to send for a free report enabling them to get rich.

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Located on top half of page between 7th & 8th story pages (pages numbered 11 and 14.)

"The key - to your future! Be a locksmith like me"

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Thumbnail advertisements for novelty items and back-issue comic books.

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Between 7th & 8th story pages (pages numbered 11 and 14.)

"Any 15 records for only $1.97 or any 11 tapes for only $1.97"

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Ad for Columbia Record and Tape Club.

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Between 5th & 6th story pages (pages numbered 7 and 10.)

"If you've ever said... 'There must be a better way to earn a living...'"

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Advertisement for courses offered by International Correspondence Schools.

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Between 3rd & 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 6.)

I'll Make you a Master of Karate
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Ad for karate book and life-size dummy, $1.98.

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

"Boys! Girls! Now you can ride Moto-X Rider."

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Boys and girls can join the Moto-X Association for $3 per year,

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Located on top half of page between 3rd & 4th story pages (pages numbered 3 and 6.)

Don't Be Half a Man!

Ad Featuring Charles Atlas Dynamic Tension System

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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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Story Notes

On inside front cover.