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Marvel Super-Heroes #38 cover
Cover: Jack Kirby & Bill Everett

Marvel Super-Heroes #38

Sep 1973 · Marvel · 0.20 USD
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In "Less than Monster, More than Man!", the Hulk’s attempt to rescue Betty from the Boomerang backfires when General Ross misinterprets the situation, unleashing gamma base’s full force in pursuit of the jade giant. With the military distracted, the Boomerang makes a desperate move to seize the Orion missile. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jack Kirby and Bill Everett, with inks by Everett and letters by Sammy Rosen, this 1973 issue features a cover by Kirby and Everett that captures the escalating tension.

Contains 2 stories
Less than Monster, More than Man!
10 pp · Superhero
Hulk [Bruce Banner]Betty RossThunderbolt RossGlenn TalbotRick JonesBoomerang (villain)Secret Empire (villains)

In "Less than Monster, More than Man!" from Marvel Super-Heroes #38, the Hulk’s attempt to rescue Betty from the Boomerang backfires when General Ross misinterprets the hero’s actions, unleashing a full-scale military pursuit. With the base focused on hunting the Hulk, the Boomerang seizes the chance to strike again—this time targeting the Orion missile.

The Sub-Mariner Strikes!
10 pp · Superhero
Sub-Mariner [Prince Namor]Krang (villain)Secret Empire (villains)Lady Dorma

In "The Sub-Mariner Strikes!", the ocean's mightiest warrior clashes with the relentless Krang above the streets of New York, his rage and power shaking the city. After the battle leaves him disoriented and without memory, a shadowy group known as the Secret Empire step in—claiming to be his allies, but with motives far from clear.

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CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $234*
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $69*
CGC 9.4 none in existence
CGC 9.2 · 3 in census $28
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $23*
CGC 8.5 none in existence
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CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
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CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $20*
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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
artist, inker Bill Everett
letterer Sammy Rosen
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover pencils, inks Bill Everett

Reprints

↩ Reprints Tales to Astonish #83 (1966)

Reprinted in The Incredible Hulk Omnibus #1 (2008)

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