- "I... never knew! No wonder he is such a creature of rage... his life has been one of almost unending torment. We have much in common... much more than I suspected."
- ―Machine Man
| "When a City Dies!" | |
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| The Incredible Hulk | |
| Title: | "When a City Dies!" |
| Volume: | 2 |
| Number: | 237 |
| Cover price: | .40 |
| Cover date: | July, 1979 |
| Publisher: | Marvel Comics |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | Jim Shooter |
| Writers: | Roger Stern |
| Pencilers: | Sal Buscema |
| Inkers: | Jack Abel |
| Cover artists: | Al Milgrom |
| Cover inker: | Al Milgrom |
| Colorists: | Bob Sharen |
| Letterers: | Rick Parker; Gaspar Saladino [1] |
| Editors: | Allen Milgrom [2] |
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"When a City Dies!" is the story title to the 237th issue of the second volume of the Incredible Hulk comic book series, published by Marvel Comics. The story was written by Roger Stern with Sal Buscema on pencils. Finished art was provided by Jack Abel. The story was colored by Bob Sharen and lettered by Rick Parker. The cover art illustration for this issue was composed by Al Milgrom. The story was edited by Al Milgrom. This issue shipped with a July, 1979 cover date and carries a cover price of 40 cents per copy (US).
Synopsis[]
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
Villains
Minor characters
- Bailey
- Betty Ross (In flashback only)
- Clay Quartermain
- Jarella (In flashback only)
- Sam
- Unnamed mall cop
Organizations
Races
- Humans
- Altered humans
- Robots
- K'aitians (In flashback only)
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Notes & Trivia[]
- This issue is reprinted in the Incredible Hulk: The Complete Collection DVD-ROM set, and the Essential Hulk, Volume 7 trade paperback collection.
- This is the final appearance of Benson, who is shot in the back and killed by Curtiss Jackson.
- This issue includes a flashback to when Bruce Banner was first pelted by Gamma Rays way back in Incredible Hulk #1 in 1962.
- This issue includes a flashback of when the Hulk first battled Betty Ross while she was the Harpy. This took place in Incredible Hulk #168.
- This issue includes a flashback of the death of Jarella. Jarella was the Hulk's green-skinned lover from the planet K'ai. She died in Incredible Hulk #205.
- This is the first, and to date, only known appearance of Sam, who is a firefighter.
- This is the first, and to date, only known appearance of Bailey, who is a communications officer based of Camp DeSprague.
- Clay Quartermain makes a cameo appearance only on a monitor screen in this issue.
Recommended Reading[]
See also[]
External Links[]
- Incredible Hulk, Volume 2 #237 at MDP
- Incredible Hulk, Volume 2 #237 at Comics.org
- Incredible Hulk, Volume 2 #237 at Comic Vine
- Incredible Hulk, Volume 2 #237 at Marvel.com
- Incredible Hulk, Volume 2 #237 at Comic Book Realm
References[]
- ↑ Grand Comics Database; According to Comics.org, Gaspar Saladino is the letterer on page 1 of this issue, but is not credited.
- ↑ Editor Al Milgrom is credited as Allen Milgrom in this issue.