The Incredible Hulk #159

Name: The Incredible Hulk #159
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Jan 1973 · Marvel · 0.20 USD

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“Two Years before the Abomination!”

In "Two Years before the Abomination!", Bruce Banner returns from Counter-Earth only to be betrayed by Thunderbolt Ross, who destroys his shuttle and sets the Hulkbusters loose—only to have them bring back the Abomination instead. With a dangerous bargain in motion, the Abomination confronts the Hulk, revealing a shocking twist that could shatter the hero’s last hope. Written by Steve Englehart and illustrated by Herb Trimpe, with cover art by Trimpe, this 1973 Marvel classic sets the stage for a brutal clash of wills and a secret that could change everything.

writer Steve Englehart · artist Herb Trimpe · inker Sal Trapani · colorist George Roussos · letterer John Costanza · cover Herb Trimpe

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Full credits

writer Steve Englehart

artist Herb Trimpe

inker Sal Trapani

colorist George Roussos

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils, inks Herb Trimpe

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Bruce returns home from Counter-Earth only to have his shuttle blasted to atoms by Thunderbolt Ross. Ross sends the Hulkbusters out to capture the Hulk but they come home with the Abomination instead. In order to ensure that Betty continues to think the Hulk is dead, Ross makes a deal with Abomination, ensuring him a cure for his gamma irradiated condition and his freedom if he captures the jade giant. Abomination battles the Hulk but, realizing that Ross has deceived him, tells Hulk that Betty has married Glenn and they are honeymooning in Niagara Falls.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).