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• Although Droog is seemingly slain here the creature resurfaces years later in Daughters of the Dragon #4.

• Glenn Talbot is reduced to a catatonic state, but he is eventually cured by Leonard Samson in Incredible Hulk #200.

• S.H.I.E.L.D. manages to take control of the satellite used to power the Devatastor in Incredible Hulk #186.

The Gremlin also mentions Gregori Kronski's failed attempt to assassinate the President in Incredible Hulk #185 as well as his last battle with the Hulk from Incredible Hulk #163. (2/2)

• The Gremlin seeks revenge against the Hulk because he blames the brute for the death of his father back in Incredible Hulk #1. The Gremlin is unaware that the Gargoyle actually sacrificed his life so the Hulk could flee Russia. (1/2)

This happened between Incredible Hulk #163–166. As revealed in this issue, Glenn was replaced by a spy named Gregori Kronski from Incredible Hulk #176–185. (2/2)

• This issue rehashes much of what happened to Glenn Talbot. When General Ross was captured by the Russians, Talbot was among a team to rescue him. Talbot was captured and presumed dead. (1/2)

Also featuring: Glenn Talbot (Thinks he is Gregori Kronski), The Gaffer (Sidney E. Levine), Russian Military, Gargoyle (mentioned), Colonel Armbruster (mentioned), The Devestator (mentioned), Bitterfrost (destroyed), Kremlin (mentioned), S.H.I.E.L.D Helicarrier.

Art by: Herb Trimpe "Mind Over Mayhem!" Inker(s): Joe Staton Colorist(s): Glynis Oliver Letterer(s): Art Simek Editor(s): Len Wein

Hulk Cover A Day:

Incredible Hulk #188 (Release Date: March 4, 1975. Cover Date: June 1, 1975.)

Writer: Len Wein.
Penciller: Herb Trimpe.

Featuring: The Gremlin, Soviet Super Troopers, Droog (1st app; apparent death), General Ross, Betty Talbot, Clay Quartermain, Nick Fury.

#Hulk #Marvel

Also featuring: Howard & Maria Stark (portraits), Harry Key (corpse), Col. Fury (mentioned), Spymaster (flashback), Minotaur (flashback), Midas (dream), Iron Man (dream; death), Iron Man Armor Mark V.

Art by: Dave Cockrum and Frank Giacoia. "Triad" Inker(s): Mike Esposito Colorist(s): George Roussos Letterer(s): Bruce Patterson Editor(s): Archie Goodwin

Iron Man Cover A Day:

Invincible Iron Man #104 (Release Date: August 24, 1977. Cover Date: November 1, 1977.)

Writer: Bill Mantlo.
Penciller: George Tuska.

Featuring: Midas, Madame Masque, Jack of Hearts, Jasper Sitwell, Abe Klein, Michael O'Brien, Marianne Rodgers.

#IronMan #Marvel

• Vision and the Scarlet Witch (Vol. 2) #3 revealed that the Salem's Seven are all children of Nicholas Scratch.

• Although the Salem's Seven are stripped of their powers here and Nicholas Scratch is seemingly slain, they all return in Fantastic Four Annual #14.

• Reed lost the use of his powers in Fantastic Four #178, to compensate for this loss, he is using mechanical extender limbs he first invented in Fantastic Four #39.

• The unseen attackers who ambush the Impossible Man this issue are revealed to be Klaw and the Molecule Man (possessing the body of boxer Aaron Stankey), next issue.

• Agatha mentions that she originally took Franklin so that his powers might help her, but was unaware that he no longer had them. She seems to forget that she was present in Fantastic Four #150 when Franklin's powers went dormant after he used them to shut down Ultron.

Also featuring: Klaw (Off Panel), Molecule Man (Possesses Aaron Stankey; Off Panel), Impossible Man.

* Brutacus, Hydron, Thornn, Vakume, Gazelle, Reptilla, Vertigo.

Art by: George Pérez and Joe Sinnott. Inker(s): Joe Sinnott Colorist(s): Glynis Wein Letterer(s): John Costanza Editor(s): Len Wein Editor-in-Chief: Archie Goodwin

Fantastic Four Cover A Day:

Fantastic Four #186 (Release Date: June 21, 1977. Cover Date: September 1, 1977.)

Writer: Len Wein.
Penciller: George Pérez.

Featuring: Witches of New Salem, Nickolas Scratch, Salem's Seven* (1st app), Franklin Richards, Agatha Harkness.

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Although the Electric Company is long off the air, its reference here would not be considered a topical reference as all television shows featuring Marvel characters exist on Earth-616 as though they are relatively new. (2/2)

• Spider-Man mentions how he gave free rights to the Electric Company. Spider-Man regularly appeared on the television show that ran from 1971-1977, Marvel also spun off his appearances on the Electric Company in Spidey Super Stories. (1/2)

This is also a tongue-in-cheek reference to the comic book Superman vs. Mohammad Ali that was published the same year as this comic. (2/2)

• A woman representing a comic book company approaches Spider-Man and pitches the idea of the wall-crawler fighting heavyweight champ Leon Spinks. This should be considered a topical reference per the Sliding Timescale of Earth-616. (1/2)

• Blake Tower mentions that Doctor Octopus had "died" off the coast of New York "last month." This is a reference to the novel Amazing Spider-Man: Mayhem in Manhattan. Naturally, Doctor Octopus survived. Where this fits into continuity is dubious at best as no official placement has been made.

• Spider-Man is cleared of suspicion in the deaths of George Stacy (Amazing Spider-Man #90) and Norman Osborn (Amazing Spider-Man #122).

• Betty mentions her past relationship with Peter Parker (Amazing Spider-Man #7– #30) and her marriage to Ned Leeds in Amazing Spider-Man #156.

Also featuring: Flash Thompson, District Attorney Blake Tower, Doctor Tompkins.

Art by: Keith Pollard and Gaspar Saladino. "Chaos Is -- the Chameleon!" Inker(s): Mike Esposito Colorist(s): Marie Severin Letterer(s): Jim Novak Editor(s): Marv Wolfman Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter

Spider-Man Cover A Day:

Amazing Spider-Man #186 (Release Date: August 8, 1978. Cover Date: November 1, 1978.)

Writer: Marv Wolfman.
Penciller: Keith Pollard.

Featuring: Chameleon, Spencer Smythe (shadow only), J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Betty Brant, Aunt May.

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• The Gremlin recounts his last battle with the Hulk in Incredible Hulk #163.

• The narrative points out Clay Quartermain's first appearance as Strange Tales #163.