Series Name: The Incredible Hulk, Vol. 1
Issue #: 259
Year: 1981
Story Title: "The Family That Dies Together...!"
Details:
Hulk teams with the Soviet Super-Soldiers — Darkstar, Vanguard, Ursa Major, and Crimson Dynamo — to battle the Presence
Includes the origin stories of Darkstar and Vanguard, making this a key issue for Soviet Super-Soldiers fans
Newsstand edition
Credits:
Writer: Bill Mantlo
Penciler: Sal Buscema
Inker: Sal Buscema
Letterer: Jim Novak
Cover Artist: Pat Broderick
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Pages: 36
Color: Color
Cover Price: $0.50
OVERVIEW
A Cold War-era Marvel gem featuring the Hulk alongside the Soviet Super-Soldiers in a battle against the radioactive villain the Presence. Bill Mantlo delivers origin reveals for Darkstar and Vanguard that add real emotional depth to the team's dynamic. An exciting action-packed issue with strong character work, ideal for fans of Bronze Age Marvel team-ups and Soviet-era storylines.