Spider-Man Comics Weekly #1

Feb 1973 · Marvel UK · 0.05 GBP

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"The Man Called Electro!" kicks off in Spider-Man Comics Weekly #1 (1973), a 0.05 GBP UK import that marks a rare, standalone tale from Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, illustrated with dynamic flair by Jack Kirby and inked by Joe Sinnott. When a disabled doctor seeking peace in Norway stumbles upon an alien threat, he discovers an ancient cane that awakens a power beyond legend—transforming him into the mighty Thor, who must rise to defend Earth. The cover, a striking collaboration by Steve Ditko and John Romita, captures the moment of transformation with bold, iconic lines.

Contains 2 stories

The Man Called Electro!

22 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Electro [Max Dillon] (villain, introduction, origin)Aunt May ParkerBetty BrantJ. Jonah JamesonFlash ThompsonLiz Allen

In "The Man Called Electro!", Spider-Man faces a double challenge: keeping Electro from escaping justice while also tending to Aunt May, who’s hospitalized. With the villain orchestrating a jailbreak to assemble a crew of criminals, Spider-Man must stay one step ahead—both in the streets and in the hospital room.

"The Stone Men from Saturn!"

13 pp · Fantasy, Superhero

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake] (introduction, origin)GorrKronansKorg

When a disabled doctor seeking solitude in Norway stumbles upon an alien invasion, he’s forced to take refuge in a mysterious cave—where he discovers an ancient cane that awakens a divine power within him. Suddenly transformed into the god Thor, he must confront the extraterrestrial threat with strength beyond mortal limits.