Spider-Man Comics Weekly #49

Jan 1974 · Marvel UK · 0.06 GBP

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In "Doc Ock Wins!", Spider-Man faces a terrifying new threat as Doctor Octopus unleashes a scheme that pushes the web-slinger to his limits. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, this 1974 Marvel UK issue delivers a gripping clash of wits and strength, with Vince Colletta’s inks adding depth to every panel. The story’s tension builds as Spider-Man’s ingenuity is tested in a high-stakes battle, while the cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito captures the moment’s intensity—just one of many reasons this issue remains a standout in the series.

Contains 2 stories

Doc Ock Wins!

20 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Aunt May ParkerAnna May WatsonMary Jane WatsonGwen StacyHarry OsbornColonel John JamesonJ. Jonah JamesonRobbie RobertsonNed LeedsDoctor Octopus [Otto Octavius]

Asgard Besieged!

7 pp · Superhero

Thor [Doctor Donald Blake]Absorbing Man [Crusher Creel] (villain)Jane FosterHarris HobbsLoki (villain)Odin

In "Asgard Besieged!", Thor and the Absorbing Man clash once more, with Thor gaining the upper hand—until Loki intervenes, whisking Creel away to Asgard. There, the villain confronts Odin himself, only to absorb the god’s cosmic blast with shocking ease. Meanwhile, Thor rescues Jane Foster from a smoke-filled room, but his transformation into Doctor Blake is caught on camera by reporter Harris Hobbs, who now holds the secret to Thor’s identity—and a dangerous bargain.