Marvel Origins #31
In "Der Kobold und die Kriminellen!", Spider-Man faces a psychological storm when a renowned European psychiatrist, Dr. Ludwig Rinehart, publicly claims he’s living in a delusion—prompting J. Jonah Jameson to seize the moment and smear his reputation. When Spidey is suddenly attacked by what seem like his most dangerous foes, only to discover they’re illusions, he’s left questioning his own mind—until he seeks out the very doctor who doubts him. Written by Steve Ditko, Stan Lee, and Michael Strittmatter, with art and inks by Steve Ditko and colors by Stan Goldberg, this 2024 issue delivers a chilling mind-bender with a cover by Ditko.
In "Spider-Man Dreht Durch!", when a European psychiatrist claims Spider-Man is losing his mind and trapped in a fantasy, J. Jonah Jameson seizes the chance to discredit the web-slinger. After being attacked by what seem like his fiercest foes—only to find they’re illusions—Spider-Man begins to question his own grip on reality. Now, desperate to clear his mind, he seeks out the very doctor who called him insane.
In "Gefangen von J. Jonah Jameson!", Professor Smythe unveils a robotic trap designed to capture Spider-Man—only for J. Jonah Jameson to initially reject it, wary of another public embarrassment. When Peter Parker intervenes, believing the robot harmless and ripe for profit, he accidentally becomes its first prisoner, sparking Jameson’s sudden enthusiasm and launching a high-stakes hunt that leaves Spider-Man facing a challenge unlike any before.
In "Wer ist der Mann hinter der Maske von Crime-Master?", the city's criminal underworld fractures as Crime-Master and the Green Goblin both seek total control—knowing each other’s true identities, their stalemate threatens to erupt into violence. Meanwhile, Peter scrambles to recover the second Spider-Man suit May has hidden, still reeling from losing his original one, while juggling tense relationships with Betty, Liz, and a sudden brawl with Flash Thompson—all as Crime-Master’s grip on the gangs tightens through fear and force.
In "Zwischen allen Fronten...", Jo finds herself caught between the Green Goblin’s brutal showmanship and the Crime-Master’s cunning game, as both forces manipulate the chaos to crown a new criminal overlord. With Spider-Man unconscious and the streets a stage for power plays, one wrong move could tip the balance—but escape isn’t just about breaking chains, it’s about outthinking a war of wills.
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