Cover: Steve Ditko

Marvel Tales #139

May 1982 · Marvel · 0.60 USD; 0.25 GBP

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In "Duel to the Death With the Vulture," Stan Lee and Steve Ditko deliver a classic clash of wits and wills as the Vulture, brazenly announcing his crime to the authorities, dares Spider-Man to stop him. With Ditko’s sharp, dynamic art and inks bringing the high-stakes aerial battle to life, this 1982 issue offers a tense, character-driven showdown that turns a criminal boast into a personal challenge.

Contains 2 stories

Duel to the Death With the Vulture

14 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Vulture [Adrian Toomes] (villain, introduction)J. Jonah JamesonFlash ThompsonLiz AllenAunt May Parker

In "Duel to the Death With the Vulture," the Vulture’s bold declaration of his crime plan to the police sets off a high-stakes showdown with Spider-Man, who’s determined to stop him. With the Vulture’s arrogance on full display and Spider-Man stepping in to defend the city, the clash between predator and hero is set to unfold in a battle of wits and wills.

The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer

10 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Tinkerer [Phineas Mason] (villain, introduction)Flash ThompsonLiz AllenDr. Cobbwell

In "The Uncanny Threat of the Terrible Tinkerer," Peter Parker follows a strange signal from a modified radio to uncover a secret alien plot—only to find himself tangled in a web of mechanical mysteries and extraterrestrial schemes. With the fate of Earth hanging in the balance, one man must outthink a cunning foe before the final countdown begins.