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Cover: Al Milgrom

The Incredible Hulk #291

Jan 1984 · Marvel · 0.60 USD; 0.25 GBP; 0.75 CAD

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“Old Soldiers Never Die!”

In "Old Soldiers Never Die!", the Hulk pays a surprising visit to the Marvel offices, seeking counsel from Ann Nocenti as he grapples with the weight of his own legacy. Meanwhile, General Thunderbolt Ross confronts the ghosts of his past, reflecting on a life defined by duty, obsession, and the choices that led him to betray his country. Written by Bill Mantlo and brought to life with dynamic art by Sal Buscema, Gerry Talaoc, and Bob Sharen, this 1984 issue blends introspection with the raw power of the Hulk’s presence, all framed by Al Milgrom’s striking cover.

writer Bill Mantlo · artist Sal Buscema · inker Gerry Talaoc · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Jim Novak · cover Al Milgrom

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Full credits

writer Bill Mantlo

artist Sal Buscema

inker Gerry Talaoc

colorist Bob Sharen

letterer Jim Novak

cover pencils, inks Al Milgrom

Reprints

Reprinted in De verbijsterende Hulk Special #6 (1984), Risinn [Hulk] #9 (1984), L'incroyable Hulk #150/151 (1984), Hulk #9/1984 (1984), Hulk #9/1984 (1984), Incredible Hulk: Regression #[nn] (2012), Marvel Héroes #51 (2014), Marvel Masterworks: The Incredible Hulk #19 (2025), Der unglaubliche Hulk #15, Hulk #49

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