Marvel Collectors' Item Classics#9
Cover: Jack Kirby & Steve Ditko & Dick Ayers
Marvel Collectors' Item Classics #9
“The Merciless Puppet Master”
writer Stan Lee · writer, artist Larry Lieber · inker Paul Reinman · colorist Stan Goldberg · letterer Art Simek · cover Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers
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Full credits
writer Stan Lee
writer, artist Larry Lieber
inker Paul Reinman
colorist Stan Goldberg
letterer Art Simek
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover pencils, inks Steve Ditko
cover inks Dick Ayers
Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers
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The Watcher comes from a super-advanced race that decides to share its technology with others. When their first attempt ends in tragedy they vow never to interfere with the affairs of less advanced species.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).