Marvel Tales #18
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Goblin and the Gangsters," Spider-Man takes the fight to the streets of New York when the Sandman escapes custody, leading to a high-stakes showdown atop the Empire State Building. With the Torch joining the fray and a surprise twist involving sprinklers and a shifting Sandman, the battle takes a turn neither hero expected. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Dick Ayers, with letters by Art Simek and colors by Sharon Kay, this 1969 Marvel Tales #18 features a dynamic cover by Steve Ditko.
In "The Cobra and Mr. Hyde!", two of Marvel's most unpredictable villains team up for a daring assault on Thor. When their plan leads them to Dr. Blake's office, they force the scientist to aid their quest—only for a shocking twist to turn the tables on their alliance.
In "The Sandman Strikes!" from Marvel Tales #18 (1969), Reed warns Johnny that the Sandman has escaped, setting off a high-stakes chase across New York. When Spider-Man challenges him atop the Empire State Building, the Sandman proves a formidable foe—only to be unexpectedly undone by a burst of water from sprinklers, turning him to mud. As Johnny and Spider-Man briefly team up, the moment is tinged with rivalry, leaving the web-slinger quietly annoyed at the Torch’s sudden interference.
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↩ Reprints Strange Tales #115 (1963), Journey into Mystery #105 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man #23 (1965)
Reprinted in The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 (2007), The Mighty Thor Omnibus #1 (2010), Marvel Gold. El Asombroso Spiderman: ¡Si éste es mi Destino...! #[nn] (2014), The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus #1 [Fifth Edition] (2022), Marvel Origins #31 (2024)
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