The Incredible Hulk, #244 Newsstand
Published: February 1980
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Issue Contents:
It Lives!
Characters
- Bruce Banner (mainstream Universe)
- Hulk (mainstream Universe)
- It, the Living Colossus (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Al Milgrom
- Inks: Al Milgrom
It Lives!
"Great... just great!"
Storyline
The Hulk comes to Los Angeles and, after thinking he's being attacked by spotlights, crashes a Hollywood event honoring actor Grant Marshall. Bob O'Bryan (who had just wed his girlfriend Diane Cummings) transfers his mind into the Living Colossus to try to stop the Hulk. While this is happening, Dr. Vault is able to force his mind into the statue forcing out Bob and tries to kill the Hulk. The Hulk ultimately smashes the Colossus into dust. Dr. Vault collapses and dies because his nerve disease had accelerated while his mind was out of his body. Bob and Diane watch the Hulk leave the city.
Characters
- Bruce Banner (mainstream Universe)
- Diane Cummings (mainstream Universe)
- Charles Delazny Sr. (mainstream Universe)
- Hulk (mainstream Universe)
- It, the Living Colossus (mainstream Universe)
- Grant Marshall (mainstream Universe)
- Bob O'Bryan (mainstream Universe)
- Felix Simon (mainstream Universe)
- Aloysius Vault (mainstream Universe) [Death]
- Dean
- Mark
Credits
- Script: Steven Grant
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Colors: Rob Justus
- Letters: John Costanza
Story Notes
Hulk's next appearances are in Hulk! #19, Defenders #75-91, Marvel Two-In-One Annual #5, and She-Hulk #1. The living Colossus was last seen in the final issue of his short lived feature in Astonishing Tales #24 (June 1974). Bob O'Bryan would build a new Colossus (this time made out of steel) in Wonder Man Annual #2 (1993). While the Colossus does have a brief cameo in Ka-Zar the Savage #34 (1984), it's an out of continuity humor appearance. Bob O'Bryan was previously a cripple but was able to use the power of his mind (strengthened by controlling a giant statue) to heal his injury. Actor Grant Marshall gets mad at the Hulk because the Hulk's show was beating his show in the ratings. This refers to the Incredible Hulk TV show which was in its third season at this point.
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. On page 20.
He Strikes from Outer Space...
Characters
- Rom
Credits
- Script: Bill Mantlo (uncertain)
- Pencils: Sal Buscema (uncertain)
- Inks: Sal Buscema (uncertain)
Story Notes
Ad for the Rom comic series. Imagineered by Bill Mantlo & Sal Buscema.
"Bear with me, gang!"
Characters
- ROM
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
Story Notes
Stan's Soapbox, Marvel Masterpieces (comic book titles) on sale, and ROM advertisement on bottom portion.
Mr. Fantastic in "A Passion For Gold"
"Goldigger! A nefarious villain with a taste for gold and power to make himself intangible face to face with..."
Storyline
Failing to defeat him directly, Mr. Fantastic uses Goldigger's love of Hostess® Twinkies® Cakes to capture him.
Characters
- Mr. Fantastic (Hostess Ads Universe)
- Reed Richards (Hostess Ads Universe)
- Goldigger
Credits
- Pencils: Sal Buscema
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Letters: Paul Reinwand
"Dear Roger Stern, I would personally like to thank you…"
Characters
- ROM
Credits
- Script: Matt Kaufman
- Script: Piet Worm
- Pencils: John Romita Jr. (uncertain)
Story Notes
Letters from Bruce Lee Smith, Eric Biernat, Gareth Lind, and Derek McCulloch. Small advertisements for ROM and Crazy on the bottom.