Spider-Man Comics Weekly #51

Feb 1974 · Marvel UK · 0.06 GBP

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In "Showdown!", Tony Stark takes his date Marion to the circus, where a sudden animal escape forces him into action as Iron Man—this time in a striking golden suit. With his new armor, he faces off against Gargantus, a colossal alien robot, in a battle that sees him using magnetic force to dismantle the machine. The cover by Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito captures the moment of high-stakes confrontation, while Stan Lee and R. Berns’ script, illustrated by Jack Kirby with inks by D. Heck, delivers a classic Iron Man adventure full of pulpy thrills.

Contains 3 stories

Showdown!

11 pp · Superhero

Iron Man versus Gargantus!

8 pp · Superhero

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In a 1974 tale from *Spider-Man Comics Weekly #51*, Tony Stark takes his date Marion to the circus, where chaos erupts as animals break free. Donning his Iron Man suit—initially in grey, which unnerves the crowd—Tony subdues the situation, prompting Marion to suggest a golden armor for a more heroic look. The new golden Iron Man then faces off against Gargantus, a colossal robot of alien origin, in a battle that ends with a clever use of magnets. The story closes with a hint of romance and a final alien sighting, leaving the future open.

Asgard Imperilled!

9 pp · Superhero

In "Asgard Imperilled!", Thor and reporter Harris Hobbs arrive in Asgard just as Odin confronts Loki and the Absorbing Man, banishing them into space. As Hobbs tries to document the spectacle, his camera fails him—just as a tribal witch doctor in an Asian jungle uncovers a Norn stone that awakens a hidden power.