1974 Defenders 17 page 7 Hulk HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PAL SAL BUSCEMA
Artists: Sal Buscema (Penciller) , Dan Green (Inker)
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DescriptionHappy birthday to Sal Buscema! The greatest Hulk artist (IMHO) is 86 years young and still cranking out great artwork!Defenders issue 17 was a great issue! Aptly titled "Power Play," this Defenders story contained the first appearance of the Wrecking Crew (Wrecker, Bulldozer, Piledriver and Thunderball) and an early guest appearance from Luke Cage, Power Man! Add in the Hulk and Defenders ... you don't get much more power than what was packed into this issue! I am thrilled to have this page land in the week of Sal’s birthday! And with all that is going on in this story, the small role Hulk played was my favorite part of the issue. This was a back issue pickup for me (published well before I started buying new comics) and I picked up Defenders issues hoping to see great Hulk pages inside. This was always a favorite page and clearly the best Hulk page. Just look at the classic Sal Buscema panels - each containing a signature look that Sal would later become well known for in his long, storied run on the Hulk title. The range of emotions from sadness (reminds me of the interplay with Valkyrie and Hulk in Ragnarok) to anger, ending with Hulk wanting to be alone - this theme would become a template Len Wein would use for many Hulk stories to come. And who doesn't love the Hulk's name for fellow teammates or enemies (Magician and Bird-Nose)? I have updated my featured gallery to be all Sal Buscema to honor his birthday - feel free to check it out! Power Play written by Len Wein, edited by Roy Thomas, art by Sal Buscema and Dan Green Setting up Aragorn in a new home at Kyle Richmond's riding academy, Valkyrie is also gifted with a mystical disguise that allows her to switch from street clothes to her warrior armor by drawing her sword, afterwards she bids farewell to the Defenders, as does the Hulk who is upset by Val's departure. When buildings owned by Kyle Richmond are targeted by the Wrecking Crew, Dr. Strange and Nighthawk decide to get involved. Their involvement runs awry when they butt heads with Power Man who is hired by Richmond's aide, Pennyworth, to guard the Richmond buildings. The three sort out their differences, however not before they are confronted by the Wrecking Crew. Social/Sharing |
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K Gearon 
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/26/2022
SO much Jade Giant goodness here! Definitely a worthy addition to the Hulk AND Sal B collection, man! Got 6 panels with 6 great, and different, shots of the Hulk - like 6 mini splashes! Love panel 4. "KROOM!" Huge congrats, man, and happy birthday to spectacular Sal!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 1/26/2022
K Gearon wrote:
SO much Jade Giant goodness here! Definitely a worthy addition to the Hulk AND Sal B collection, man! Got 6 panels with 6 great, and different, shots of the Hulk - like 6 mini splashes! Love panel 4. "KROOM!" Huge congrats, man, and happy birthday to spectacular Sal!
Thanks KG! I agree - each panel is so good on it's own and togehter tell a great story!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
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1 - Posted on 1/26/2022
I love the stalky Hulk depiction. It's one of my favorites!
stephen yarish
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/26/2022
such an amazing piece of artwork from Sal! Six panels and each one has an incredible image of the Hulk, can't get better than this.
Carlo M
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/26/2022
Defenders 1-50 was an amzing run, in my opinion very much underrated underrated. A big big part of the reason it worked so well was Sal's consistent high quality art. His storytelling was flawless and his anatomy impeccable. And here you have great inks by Dan Green. Another underrated artist, IMHO, being able to work well with Sal and Byrne in the '70s, all the way through JrJr and MSilvestri on UXM in the mid to late '80s. Love this page, huge congrats!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/26/2022
Carlo M wrote:
Defenders 1-50 was an amzing run, in my opinion very much underrated underrated. A big big part of the reason it worked so well was Sal's consistent high quality art. His storytelling was flawless and his anatomy impeccable. And here you have great inks by Dan Green. Another underrated artist, IMHO, being able to work well with Sal and Byrne in the '70s, all the way through JrJr and MSilvestri on UXM in the mid to late '80s. Love this page, huge congrats!
Thanks Carlo, I couldn't agree more. I meant to comment on Dan Green's inks in the description but forgot. For sure, very underated and paired well with Sal on the artistic duties in this issue (and others). Thanks so much!
Eelco V
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 1/26/2022
Awesome Hulk page by Sal! I couldn't agree more with Carlo's comments about this run and also Dan Greens inks!
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 1/26/2022
The many faces of Hulk, love it. Don't try to stop the green behemoth!
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 1/26/2022
Happy Birthday indeed and sweet page!!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/26/2022
Hulk in every panel, I love it! Happy Birthday, Sal! Thank you for all the amazing artwork!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 1/26/2022
And as a bonus, you got an extra Bob Larkin homage with panel 3! CNhrats, bud...GREAT page!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/26/2022
Eranga Devasurendra wrote:
And as a bonus, you got an extra Bob Larkin homage with panel 3! CNhrats, bud...GREAT page!
For sure, that trademark pose was a huge draw for me on this page. Thanks E!
Ted Latner
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/27/2022
Such a great page! I always loved Hulk's interactions with the other Defenders. He was almost as likely to beat them up as the bad guys, but it made for an entertaining series!
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/27/2022
Green wouldn't be the first inker I think of inking Sal during his long run but he complemented him well on this page.
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/27/2022
Another fantastic addition to your already amazing collection, and aptly timed as well! I love this page.
Neon Dragon
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 1/27/2022
Great Hulk expressions in this richly illustrated masterpiece! Vintage pages like this are the best!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/27/2022
Wow, you must be so happy to get this. The entire page is incredible, but those first three panels are something else. I just love the transformation from broken hearted Hulk to enraged Hulk. Such powerful emotions conveyed in those facial expressions, wonderfully depicted by Sal. Just an excellent Defenders page!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/27/2022
E DLS wrote:
Wow, you must be so happy to get this. The entire page is incredible, but those first three panels are something else. I just love the transformation from broken hearted Hulk to enraged Hulk. Such powerful emotions conveyed in those facial expressions, wonderfully depicted by Sal. Just an excellent Defenders page!
Thanks Eric! Yes, opening this package definitely had the extra wow factor for me. You can't always predict how hard a piece will hit you when you first see it in person and this was one that packed a punch.
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/27/2022
So much Hulk on one page wth a pure 70's feel! Love the flying/leaping Hulk in the last panel.
J H
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 1/27/2022
Hulk's just mad he didn't get invited to Sal's party. Hulk Smash! hulk didn't want to go anyway...Fantastic Defenders Hulk page! Love those big green tantrums. So cool. Big congrats!
Daniel C.
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/27/2022
Well, I might be a day late here, but "HAPPY B-DAY, SAL BUSCEMA". Great dedication. And what an increible Hulk page this is. If I were to own just one Hulk page, by our "pal", then it would be this one; hands down. Fantastic score!
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 1/28/2022
From sad to annoyed to angry to destructive to storming off to a classic leap. In six panels. On one page. All Hulk artists take note - everything you need to depict Dr. Banner's alter ego can be found right here.
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/31/2022
Stunning Defenders page by the amazing Sal Buscema! Love the range of emotions Hulk shows here--From sad to furious! Those two middle panels, though, are pure gold!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/31/2022
Bill J wrote:
Stunning Defenders page by the amazing Sal Buscema! Love the range of emotions Hulk shows here--From sad to furious! Those two middle panels, though, are pure gold!
Thanks Bill, I agree - those panels are the best of 3 really great acts on the page (reading each horizontal pair of panels as an act). They sold me andI would have bought the page with nothing else (but the "else" is so good).
Paul Roach
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 7/26/2022
Great Defenders 'family' page. Funny how Sad Hulk always turns into Angry Hulk so quickly! Fabulous action. Dan Green's inks work so well here on Sal.
Bill Thomson
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 1/17/2023
AWESOME PAGE!!! I always loved this one and remember it from reading the comic as a kid- great pick up, Dave!!!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/12/2023
Wow. Did not know Sals age. Hope he had a good birthday. You did well getting this sweet page too.
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