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Cover: John Romita & Mike Esposito

Marvel Tales #181

Nov 1985 · Marvel · 0.65 USD; 0.30 GBP; 0.75 CAD

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“...To Become an Avenger!”

In Marvel Tales #181 (1985), the Avengers put Spider-Man to the test: capture the Hulk to prove he’s ready to join their ranks. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by John Romita with inks by Mike Esposito, this classic tale sees the web-slinger face his toughest challenge yet—tracking down the gamma-powered powerhouse. The cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito captures the moment with dynamic energy, a 65-cent comic that’s a must for any fan of the early '80s Marvel era.

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writer Stan Lee · artist John Romita · artist Don Heck · inker Mike Esposito · colorist Andy Yanchus · letterer Artie Simek · cover John Romita, Mike Esposito

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writer Stan Lee

artist John Romita

artist Don Heck

inker Mike Esposito

colorist Andy Yanchus

letterer Artie Simek

cover pencils John Romita

cover inks Mike Esposito

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The Avengers decide to ask Spider-Man to join the team but first he has to complete a test to prove himself. The test is to capture the Hulk.

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