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Spider-Man Annual #[1981]

Jan 1980 · Marvel UK · 1.95 GBP

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This 1980 Marvel UK annual collects a selection of Spider-Man stories from the era, featuring the wall-crawler facing off against classic foes like Doctor Octopus, the Green Goblin, and Mysterio. As a British annual, it reprints material from US comics alongside original content, offering a mix of action and adventure for young readers.

In "Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?", Spider-Man races to save Hector Ayala from Lightmaster’s clutches, only to see the truth about Hector’s identity exposed to the world. Written by Bill Mantlo and brought to life with dynamic art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito, this 1980 Marvel UK Annual captures a pivotal moment in the web-slinger’s world, with Don Warfield’s colors and Irving Watanabe’s lettering adding depth to the action.

Contains 2 stories

Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?

17 pp · Superhero

Spider-ManWhite Tiger [Hector Ayala] (guest star)Enforcers [OxFancy DanMontana] (villain)Lightmaster [Edward Lansky] (villain)Flash ThompsonSha ShanMrs. MugginsHolly GillisPolice Lieutenant D'Angelo

In "Where Were You When the Lights Went Out?", Spider-Man races to save Hector Ayala after Lightmaster mistakes him for the web-slinger. As the truth about Hector’s identity unfolds, the hero’s fight takes a shocking turn that leaves the public stunned.

Still Crazy After All These Years

17 pp · Superhero

Spider-ManHector AyalaScorpion [Mac Gargan]Mary Jane WatsonHolly GillisFlash ThompsonSha ShanJ. Jonah JamesonRobbie RobertsonMs. Marvel (cameo)

In "Still Crazy After All These Years," the Scorpion, driven to the edge by the agony of his unremovable costume, launches a desperate assault on the Daily Bugle in a rage-fueled bid to destroy Jameson—only to be met by Spider-Man, who must confront not just a villain in torment, but the tragic cost of a man pushed beyond breaking point.