Marvel Tales #204
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Measure of a Man!", Peter and Mary Jane stumble upon Man-Thing displayed as a sideshow attraction in a circus, sparking a mission that takes them deep into the Florida swamp. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by John Byrne, this 1987 tale sees Spider-Man return the creature to its natural home, where it soon moves with quiet resolve toward a house where d'Spayre holds an ancient sorcerer and his young apprentice. The cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein captures the eerie, swamp-bound tension of the story, while the dynamic art and grounded narrative deliver a standout moment in the Spider-Man mythos.
In "The Measure of a Man!" from Marvel Tales #204, Peter and Mary Jane stumble upon Man-Thing on display in a traveling circus, sparking a mission that takes them deep into the Florida swamp. When Spider-Man returns the creature to its natural home, Man-Thing awakens with a new resolve—leading them toward a hidden house where d'Spayre holds an old sorcerer and his young apprentice. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, blending eerie atmosphere and unexpected camaraderie as the two heroes face a dark threat.
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↩ Reprints Marvel Team-Up #68 (1978)
Reprinted in Essential Marvel Team-Up #3 (2009), Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham: The Complete Collection #2 (2022), Marvel Masterworks: Marvel Team-Up #7 (2023)
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