Spider-Man Comics Weekly #14

May 1973 · Marvel UK · 0.05 GBP

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In "The Coming of the Scorpion!", J. Jonah Jameson's desperate bid to catch Spider-Man takes a dark turn when he hires Dr. Stillwell to transform Mac Gargan into the Scorpion. With Stan Lee’s sharp storytelling and Steve Ditko’s unforgettable art bringing the twisted metamorphosis to life, this early UK Spider-Man tale sees a man consumed by ambition and science unleash chaos—only for Spider-Man to face the monstrous results. The cover by Rich Buckler and Mike Esposito captures the menace of the new threat in bold, striking detail.

Contains 2 stories

The Coming of the Scorpion!

20 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Scorpion [Mac Gargan] (introduction see notes, origin)Liz AllanFlash ThompsonAunt May ParkerJ. Jonah JamesonDr. Farley Stillwell (death)Betty BrantNed Leeds

In "The Coming of the Scorpion!" from Spider-Man Comics Weekly #14 (1973), J. Jonah Jameson's desperate bid to catch Spider-Man backfires when he funds Dr. Stillwell’s experiment to turn Mac Gargan into the Scorpion. The transformation unleashes a far more dangerous foe than intended, as Gargan’s newfound power spirals out of control, plunging the city into chaos. Spider-Man must face this twisted creation before the Scorpion’s rampage leaves irreversible damage.

Defying the Magic of... Mad Merlin!

13 pp · Superhero

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]Merlin [Maha Yogi] (introduction)Jane FosterLoki (cameo)President John F. Kennedy (cameo)Caroline Kennedy (cameo)Pierre Salinger (cameo)King Arthur (cameo, flashback)

In "Defying the Magic of... Mad Merlin!" from Spider-Man Comics Weekly #14 (1973), the ancient sorcerer Merlin awakens after a millennium, his mind set on conquering the world. With spells and sorcery, he targets Washington D.C.'s iconic monuments, forcing Thor to step in and stop him.