Marvel Age Spider-Man #15

In "Duel with Daredevil!", Peter Parker’s chance to photograph Spider-Man at the circus takes a wild turn when the Ringmaster uses a hypnotic trick hat to control the web-slinger—and the crowd. With Foggy and Karen urging Matt Murdock to relax and enjoy the show, Daredevil finds himself facing a masked menace he can’t ignore. The clash between the real Spider-Man and the fake one leads to a surprising confrontation, as the masked hero fights not just the Ringmaster’s illusions, but the very idea of identity itself. Written by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, and Todd DeZago, with art by Shane Davis and Lary Stucker, and a striking cover by Roger Cruz, this 2005 issue blends circus spectacle with superhero tension in a way that’s both nostalgic and fresh.