Marvel Gold. El Asombroso Spiderman: ¡Si éste es mi Destino...! #[nn]
This Marvel Gold volume collects the classic 'If This Be My Destiny...!' story arc from The Amazing Spider-Man, originally published in the 1960s. The collection features the introduction of the original Green Goblin and the iconic scene of Spider-Man lifting heavy machinery to free himself, a defining moment in the character's history. Written by Stan Lee with art by Steve Ditko, this is a key early Spider-Man tale that shaped the hero's enduring legacy.
In "Una Nueva Vida," Spiderman faces a dangerous deception when the masked Marauder tricks him by sending men in Daredevil's guise to attack him—leading to a shocking confrontation with the real Daredevil, who strikes without warning. As Spiderman races to clear his name, a mysterious theft of the XB-390 blueprints sends him spiraling through the city, culminating in a tense, instinct-driven clash at Nelson & Murdock’s law office. Written by Stan Lee and A. M. Ferré, with art by John Romita and inks by Frankie Ray, and featuring a cover by Steve Ditko, this 2014 Marvel Gold edition captures a pivotal moment in Spiderman’s journey with classic flair and suspense.
In "¡La Llegada del Escorpión! o: 'Spidey Lucha contra Escorpi'", J. Jonah Jameson’s desperate bid to capture Spider-Man backfires when he funds Dr. Stillwell’s experiment to turn Mac Gargan into the Escorpión—only to unleash a far more dangerous foe than anticipated. With Gargan’s already volatile nature amplified by the formula, Spider-Man must face off against a relentless, twisted version of his old enemy in a fight that tests both strength and resolve.
In "Preseeeesentando a... ¡El Payaso y sus Artistas del Crimen!," the Circus of Crime, now rebranded and free from their former leader, set their sights on a new kind of performance: high-stakes art heists. With the Payaso at the center of their act, the Artists of Crime turn their talents to stealing masterpieces, turning the city into their stage.
When Xandu sends his henchmen to reclaim half the Watoomb Rod—now in Doctor Strange’s possession—Spider-Man intercepts them, sparking an unlikely alliance between the web-slinger and the Sorcerer Supreme. As the two heroes join forces to stop Xandu’s scheme, their clash of styles and worlds sets off a chain of events neither expected.
In "¡Las Garras del Gato!", Spider-Man races to capture the elusive Cat Thief after J. Jonah Jameson offers a thousand-dollar reward, all while grappling with a personal revelation: Betty tells Peter that Ned has asked her to marry him.
When Tía May falls gravely ill on the first day of Peter’s university, he’s torn between staying by her side and stopping the Master Planner, who’s stealing advanced scientific devices. Amidst the chaos, Peter must decide what it truly means to be a hero when the stakes feel personal.
In "¡Un Hombre Furioso!" from Marvel Gold, Peter Parker races against time when Tía May’s life hangs in the balance due to a radioactive particle in her blood, and the Planeador Maestro steals the very isótopo needed to create a cure. With the clock ticking and his loved one fading, Peter must confront the villain in a desperate bid to save her—before it’s too late.
In the claustrophobic depths of a sinking submarine base, Spidey fights to free himself from rubble as water rises around him, knowing every second counts—his aunt May’s life hangs in the balance. With grit and determination, he breaks free, only to face off against the Master Planner’s gang in a desperate race to deliver the serum that could save her.
In "¡El Regreso del Hombre Ígneo!", the Molten Man escapes custody with a new plan, determined to outsmart the web-slinger this time—only to find Spider-Man ready for the challenge. The clash of wills and fire erupts as the hero and villain face off in a high-stakes game of strategy and speed.
When a strange meteorite grants Norton G. Fester superhuman strength and agility, he embraces the alias the Saqueador to fund his scientific ambitions. Now, Spider-Man must stop him before his reckless experiments spiral out of control.
In "¡Sólo un Tipo Llamado Joe!", Joe Smith—a former wrestler trying to reinvent himself as a monster actor—finds his life spiraling when a filming accident fractures his mind, forcing Spiderman to intervene. As Joe’s descent into chaos unfolds, Norman Osborn escalates the stakes by putting a bounty on Spiderman, setting off a violent clash with a gang of thugs.
In "Llega... ¡Spiderman!" from Marvel Gold, Spiderman finds himself caught in a web of deception when the masked Marauder tricks him by sending fake Daredevil agents to attack him—leading to a tense confrontation with the real Daredevil, who doesn’t recognize his ally. As Spiderman races to clear his name and track down the real culprit, his spider-sense flares at Nelson & Murdock’s law office, sending him crashing into Foggy Nelson in a moment of high-stakes confusion.
In "¡Nadie está tan Ciego!", Spiderman, convinced Foggy Nelson is Daredevil, storms out of Nelson & Murdock’s law office, leaving tension in his wake—especially with Karen Page, who’s now caught in Foggy’s elaborate ruse. Meanwhile, Daredevil sets a trap for the Masked Marauder, leading him back to the scene of his first crime via a dirigible, as Spiderman and Daredevil finally reconcile to stop the villain’s next move—though the Merodeador still escapes.
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