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• The man who tries to assassinate the President is not the real Glenn Talbot, but a Russian spy named Gregori Kronski as revealed in Incredible Hulk #188, the switch happened when the Russians staged an "escape" in Incredible Hulk #176.

• Betty apologizes to Bruce for marrying Glenn Talbot, which she did back in Incredible Hulk #158.

Also featuring: Glenn Talbot (Mentioned).

Art by: Herb Trimpe Inker(s): Herb Trimpe Colorist(s): Glynis Oliver Letterer(s): Ray Holloway Editor(s): Len Wein Editor-in-Chief: Marv Wolfman

Hulk Cover A Day:

Incredible Hulk #185 (Release Date: December 3, 1974. Cover Date: March 1, 1975.)

Writer: Len Wein.
Penciller: Herb Trimpe.

Featuring: Glenn Talbot (Gregori Kronski; death), General Ross, John Armbruster (death), Betty Talbot, Hulkbusters.

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• The winged steed from this issue is revealed to be a further mutated Elendil, the original Black Knight's steed. Elendil first appeared in Tales to Astonish #52.

• The Frankenstein Monster makes reference to his mistress, the "Daughter of Creation". He is speaking in reference to Victoria von Frankenstein.

• The Mandarin appears in flashback to events that took place in Iron Man #100.

• The Frankenstein Monster appeared last in Marvel Team-Up #37.

Also featuring: Harry Key, Jasper Sitwell, Krissy Longfellow, Mandarin (flashback), Castle Frankenstein, Iron Man Armor MK V.

Art by: Val Mayerik, Dave Cockrum and Danny Crespi Inker(s): Mike Esposito Colorist(s): Don Warfield Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino, Bruce Patterson Editor(s): Archie Goodwin

Iron Man Cover A Day:

Invincible Iron Man #101 (Release Date: May 24, 1977. Cover Date: August 1, 1977.)

Writer: Bill Mantlo.
Penciller: George Tuska.

Featuring: Dreadknight (1st app), Frankenstein's Monster, Children of the Damned, Hellhorse.

#IronMan #Marvel

• The Brute does not die here as believed, he resurfaces again ---evil as ever before--- years later in Fantastic Four Unlimited #3.

• The ship Reed, Ben and Johnny use to escape the Negative Zone is the same one used by Annihilus in Fantastic Four Annual #6.

He also reveals that it was the Scavenger creature he used to attack the Fantastic Four in Fantastic Four Annual #6. Annihilus also references his last defeat at the hands of the Fantastic Four, as seen in Fantastic Four #141. (2/2)

• Annihilus confirms that the creature they have been fighting was the Mad Thinker's Killer Android that was dumped into the Negative Zone in Fantastic Four #71. (1/2)

• Reed lost his powers in Fantastic Four #178, a natural progression since he first discovered it in Fantastic Four #157. His powers are eventually restored in Fantastic Four #197.

• The Brute's reference to "sentiment" is in regards to the lingering feelings he has for the Sue Storm of Counter-Earth who remains on that world in a coma since Warlock #6 after a similar space flight that created the Fantastic Four on Earth.

Also featuring: Thundra, Tigra, Annihilus (flashback), Scavenger (flashback), Negative Zone.

Art by: George Pérez and Joe Sinnott. Inker(s): Joe Sinnott Colorist(s): Phil Rachelson Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino Editor(s): Archie Goodwin

Fantastic Four Cover A Day:

Fantastic Four #183 (Release Date: March 22, 1977. Cover Date: June 1, 1977.)

Writer(s): Bill Mantlo, Len Wein, Jim Shooter, Roger Stern, Ralph Macchio, Roger Slifer.
Penciller: Sal Buscema.

Featuring: Brute, Mad Thinker, Impossible Man.

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as revealed in Amazing Spider-Man #257–259. She also had a troubled childhood due to her parents' turbulent relationship and does not wish to live the same life. (2/2)

• Mary Jane refuses Peter's marriage proposal, stating that she is not ready to settle down. There is more to her turning him down. She has been secretly aware that Peter was Spider-Man since Amazing Fantasy #15 (1/2)

• Although Big Wheel seemingly perishes here, he turns up alive again in Spider-Man Unlimited (Vol. 3) #12.

Also featuring: Flash Thompson, Mamie Muggins, Betty Brant (off panel), Emma Johnson (1st app), Doctor Tompkins (1st app), Big Wheel (First appearance).

Art by: Ross Andru and Ernie Chan Inker(s): Bob McLeod Colorist(s): Janice Cohen Letterer(s): Jim Novak Editor(s): Marv Wolfman Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter

Spider-Man Cover A Day:

Amazing Spider-Man #183 (Release Date: May 9, 1978. Cover Date: August 1, 1978.)

Writer: Marv Wolfman.
Penciller: Ross Andru.

Featuring: Rocket Racer, Big Wheel (Jackson Weele; apparent death), Tinkerer, Toy, Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson.

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In reality, this is a Russian spy named Gregori Kronski, his duplicity is revealed in Incredible Hulk #188. (2/2)

• This story states that Glenn Talbot was believed to have been killed in action in Incredible Hulk #166 however he survived but was taken prisoner. It is believed that he managed to escape in Incredible Hulk #176. (1/2)

• Kaa's recollection of his first attempt at invading Earth was originally depicted in Strange Tales #79. (This story references Where Monsters Dwell #3 which reprinted the story from Strange Tales Vol 1 79.)

Also featuring: Glenn Talbot (Russian spy Gregori Kronski), Hulkbusters, Real Glenn Talbot (mentioned), Harold Conrad (death).

Art by: Herb Trimpe Inker(s): Herb Trimpe Colorist(s): Glynis Wein Letterer(s): Artie Simek Editor(s): Roy Thomas

Hulk Cover A Day:

Incredible Hulk #184 (Release Date: November 5, 1974. Cover Date: February 1, 1975.)

Writer: Len Wein.
Penciller: Herb Trimpe.

Featuring: Warlord Kaa (apparent death), Kirov Petrovna (1st app; mystery shooter), Betty Talbot, General Ross, Jack Armbruster.

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• This issue is dedicated to Iron Man's creators Stan Lee and Don Heck.

Also featuring: Senator Byrd, Senator Andrew Jackson Hawk, Iron Man Armor MK V, Iron Man Armor MK III.