Incredible Hulk (Vol 1 1962) Issues 102-150
The Incredible Hulk ongoing title resumed in April 1968 with Issue #102, marking a significant return for the series. Writers Stan Lee and Roy Thomas took the helm, crafting deep, character-driven narratives that expanded the Hulk's universe and introduced new adversaries and allies. Artist Herb Trimpe, who would become one of the definitive Hulk artists, contributed his considerable talents to the majority of these issues up to #150. Trimpe's dynamic and expressive art style perfectly complemented the emotional depth and complexity of the stories penned by Lee and Thomas, helping to solidify the Hulk's place as a complex and tragic figure within the Marvel Universe. This period is celebrated for exploring the dual nature of Bruce Banner and the Hulk, delving into themes of acceptance and the human condition. Key issues include;
#102 - 1st Issue after 5 years #103 - 1st appearance if Space Parasite
#104 - Classic Hulk Vs Rhino battle
#105 - 1st appearance & origin of The Missing Link
#106 - Death of The Missing Link #111 - 1st appearance of Galaxy Master
#118 - Classic Hulk Vs Sub-Mariner battle #121 - 1st appearance, origin & death of The Glob
#122 - Classic Hulk Vs Fantastic Four battle
#126 - 1st appearance of Barbara Norris (later Valkyrie) & Night-Crawler (Dark-Crawler)
#127 - 1st appearance of Mogol #131 - 1st appearance of Jim Wilson
#134 - 1st cameo appearance of Golem
#136 - 1st appearance of Xeron the Starslayer & Klatuu
#140 - 1st appearance of Jarella #141 - 1st appearance & origin of Doc Samson
#142 - 1st appearance of Samantha Parrington as Valkyrie
#145 - Origin of The Hulk Retold #149 - 1st appearance of the Inheritor
