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Cover: John Romita Jr. & Mike Esposito

Spider-Man Annual #1978

Jan 1977 · World Distributors · 1.35 GBP
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This 1978 annual from World Distributors collects a selection of Spider-Man stories originally published in the UK, featuring the wall-crawler battling classic foes in self-contained adventures tailored for British readers. Part of the Spider-Man Annual series that ran from 1977, this volume offers a mix of reprints and original material from the era's Marvel UK output.

Contains 2 stories
The Parents of Peter Parker!
36 pp · Superhero

In "The Parents of Peter Parker!", Peter Parker confronts a painful mystery as he uncovers the truth about his late parents. What begins as a shocking suspicion that they were traitors working for the Red Skull unfolds into a deeper, more complex revelation. The story follows Peter’s journey to understand their legacy, challenging everything he thought he knew.

"Turning Point" Featuring the Return of Doctor Octopus!
21 pp · Superhero

In "Turning Point" Featuring the Return of Doctor Octopus!", Betty finds herself caught in a dangerous web when her brother’s gambling debts force her to aid Doctor Octopus in a daring prison break to save him. As Spider-Man intervenes, chaos erupts and tragedy strikes when Blackie Gaxton fatally shoots Betty’s brother during the confrontation. With Gaxton captured and Doc Ock vanished once more, Peter Parker steps in to comfort Betty as she grapples with her loss.

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils John Romita Jr.
cover inks Mike Esposito

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Amazing Spider-Man #11 (1964), The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #5 (1968)

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