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Incredible Hulk #279 page 19

Artists: Mark Gruenwald (Layouts) , Greg LaRocque (Finisher)

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Title:	Incredible Hulk #279 page 19
Artist:	Mark Gruenwald (Layouts)
Artist:	Greg LaRocque (Finisher)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	118
Likes on CAF:	4 5
Comments:	5
Added to Site:	5/29/2024
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Here's a fun page I picked up a while back. Starting with issue #272, Bruce Banner was able to retain control of the Hulk, after additional gamma ray exposure. Spoiler alert -- that didn't last too long, with Hulk reverting to a truly mindless form by issue #300.

In this issue, the heroes of Earth and elsewhere come together to celebrate the Hulk becoming a hero. Yes, it's weird, and this page is no exception. For some reason The Watcher breaks his vow of non-interference yet again, to give the Hulk a gift. Willie Lumpkin also shows up to deliver Hulk's fan mail, which Rick Jones starts to read.

The most notable thing about the page is the last panel which references writer Bill Mantlo's daughter Corrina and editor Al Milgrom's daughter Rachel, both of whom were very young at the time.

I'm not sure why regular Hulk artist Sal Buscema didn't draw this, but maybe he was a bit behind schedule. Instead, layouts were done by writer/editor/occasional artist Mark Gruenwald, with finishes by Greg LaRocque, best known for his work on the Legion of Super-Heroes.

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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/29/2024

Pretty fun already with Uatu, Willie Lumpkin, and the 20 sided die! Adding the family names pushes this page to another level. Very imaginative explanation as the cameras wouldn't have been able to see the Watcher.

stephen yarish
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 5/30/2024

Fun page, remember that issue well! Congrats!!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 5/31/2024

The reason Uatu is interfering was because Marvel was trying hard to show readers just how important the events of issue #272 were. After all, the one thing Banner repeatedly said throughoutthe character's history was how he wished to either rid himself of the curse or at least keep his own mind in control when he turns in to the Hulk. So this was simply Marvel's way of showing that Banner finally succeeding in this was monumental enoug hthat even The Watcher was willing to break his pledge. Having started reading and collecting comics with #272 myself, this issue was only 8 months into my being bitten by the comics bug and these issues where he gets celebrated and pardoned wre so amazing to 12 year old me. Great moments on this page, obviously made al lthe more special by the Mantlo and Milgrom names being inserted in to the story. Great stuff, Ted, congrats!

Ted Latner
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 5/31/2024

Ruben DaCollector wrote:

Thanks Ruben. I guess I need to re-read those issues. It's been a long time!

Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 5/31/2024

For you and me both, Ted! I have never reread tham after reading them monthly when they came out.

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