Spider-Man Comics Weekly #13

May 1973 · Marvel UK · 0.05 GBP

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"Spidey Strikes Back!" delivers a classic Marvel UK twist with a science-fueled showdown that pits Spidey against a mad scientist’s duplicating machine. When the villain kidnaps Jane to force Dr. Blake’s cooperation, the device creates a duplicate of Thor—only to reveal that magic, like Mjolnir, can’t be copied. As chaos unfolds, a fatal accident leaves behind a good version of the villain, setting up unexpected consequences. Written by Stan Lee and R. Berns, with dynamic art by Joe Sinnott and bold cover work by Rich Buckler and Mike Esposito, this 1973 5p comic blends action and irony in a story that’s both clever and surprisingly grounded.

Contains 2 stories

Spidey Strikes Back!

21 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]Sandman [Flint Marko]Enforcers [Fancy Dan [Daniel Brito]Ox [Raymond Bloch]Montana [Jackson Brice]]J. Jonah JamesonMr. WormlyRock GimpyAunt May ParkerFlash ThompsonLiz AllanBetty BrantNed Leeds (introduction)Louie (Stool Pigeon)Scorpion [Mac Gargan] (unnamed, out of costume)

In "Spidey Strikes Back!" from Spider-Man Comics Weekly #13 (1973), Spider-Man races to stop Sandman and the Enforcers from holding the Human Torch hostage after uncovering the plot through a reluctant informant. With the clock ticking, the web-slinger swings into action, determined to free the flame-wielding hero before it's too late.

The Demon Duplicators!

12 pp · Superhero

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]Duplicate ThorOdinProfessor Zaxton (introduction, death)Jane FosterDuplicate Professor Zaxton

In "The Demon Duplicators!", an evil scientist kidnaps Jane to force Dr. Blake into helping him perfect a dangerous duplicating machine. When the device creates a duplicate of Thor—without his enchanted hammer—the Asgardian finds a way to turn the tide, while the scientist’s own accidental self-duplication leads to a shocking twist.