The Incredible Hulk, #257 Direct
Published: March 1981
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Chaos from the Crypt!
Characters
- Arabian Knight (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Banner (mainstream Universe)
- Hulk (mainstream Universe)
- Abdul Qamar (mainstream Universe)
- Gog
- Magog
Credits
- Pencils: John Romita Jr.
- Inks: Al Milgrom
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino (uncertain)
Crypt of Chaos!
Storyline
In the sands of Egypt, Hulk and Bedouin chieftain Abdul Qamar, aka the Arabian Knight, battle with ancient deities Gog and Magog. Back at Gamma Base, Colonel Talbot defies the federal government and activates the secret battlecruiser War Wagon and takes off in a fanatical search for the hated Hulk. Rick Jones arrives at Avengers' headquarters looking for help in finding and saving the Hulk.
Characters
- Arabian Knight (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Banner (mainstream Universe)
- Captain Bowman (mainstream Universe)
- Hulk (mainstream Universe)
- Edwin Jarvis (mainstream Universe)
- Rick Jones (mainstream Universe)
- Dr. Edwin Maxwell (mainstream Universe)
- Ruth Messinger (mainstream Universe)
- Moses (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Lieutenant Diane Perrywinkle (mainstream Universe)
- Abdul Qamar (mainstream Universe)
- Ramses II (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross (mainstream Universe)
- Doc Samson (mainstream Universe)
- Leonard Samson (mainstream Universe)
- Seth (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Colonel Glenn Talbot (mainstream Universe)
- Gog (introduction, also flashback)
- Magog (introduction, also flashback)
- Dr. Hassan Kareem (introduction)
- Nephut-Sha (introduction, flashback)
- Maya (Abdul's wife, introduction, cameo)
Credits
- Script: Bill Mantlo
- Pencils: Sal Buscema
- Inks: Sal Buscema
- Colors: Bob Sharen
- Letters: Jim Novak
Comic Books for Sale
"List expires May 31, 1981"
Story Notes
Ad for comic books from Mile High Comics, 1717 Pearl, Box MC-1, Boulder, Colorado 80302. Follows page 13 of story.
Mighty Marvel's Big Money-Saving Holiday Offer!
Story Notes
Marvel subscription ad. $5.00 for first title (12 issues) and $4.00 for each title thereafter. Follows page 18 of story.
With Friends Like These… She's Bound to Have Enemies!
Story Notes
House ad for Dazzler (Marvel, 1981 series) #1 (March 1981). On second page following page 18 of story.
Blown About
"Okay, everybody, hand over the furs,"
Storyline
Blow Dryer attempts to use her Supersonic Hair Dryer to steal money and furs from socialites. The Human Torch uses Hostess Cup Cakes to defeat her.
Characters
- Human Torch [Johnny Storm]
- Blow Dryer
Credits
- Pencils: Sal Buscema
- Inks: Mike Esposito (uncertain)
- Letters: Irv Watanabe
Credits
- Script: Bill Mantlo
Story Notes
Letters from Jim Bricker, Robert Petyo, Ken Dudley, Rick Mazur, Robert Velcoff, Mike Lansley, and John Zaranka; includes The Mighty Marvel Checklist!