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The Incredible Hulk, #174

Published: April 1974

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Issue Contents:
High Above the Earth the Battle Rages--And Only One Shall Survive!

Story Featuring Hulk

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Alterations on Betty Ross figure by John Romita. Info per Nick Caputo, July 2012.

Doomsday -- Down Under!

Story Featuring Hulk

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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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Armbruster's military rank in this story is given as general.

Letter Column Featuring Green Skin's Grab-Bag

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On top portion of page between 12th & 13th story pages (pages numbered 18 and 22.) Contains Marvel Value Stamp #47 (The Green Goblin)

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.

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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.

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On top half of page between 16th & 17th story pages (pages numbered 27 and 30.)

Value, Value - Who's Got the Value?

In-House Column Featuring Bullpen Bulletins

"Last time around, we first introduced our mighty..."

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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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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.)

Homilies, Hijinx, and Happy New Year -- From the Hallowed Halls of Marvel!

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

"Well, here it is - the start of a brand new year for all of us!"

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Includes Stan Lee's Soapbox, Items, the Mighty Marvel Checklist; a small house ad for Iron Fist

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

Simon Garth - - The Zombie vs. The Voodoo Legions of Mr. Six!!
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House ad for Dracula Lives (Marvel, 1973 series) and Tales of the Zombie (Marvel, 1973 series).

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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,

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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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On inside front cover.