Spider-Man Comics Weekly #52

Feb 1974 · Marvel UK · 0.06 GBP

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In "The Coming of Ka-Zar!" from Spider-Man Comics Weekly #52 (1974), Stan Lee and R. Berns team up with Jack Kirby on art and D. Heck on inks to deliver a thrilling tale that kicks off with Tony Stark taking his date Marion to the circus—only for a wild animal escape to send him into action as Iron Man. When a mysterious robot named Gargantus attacks, the golden-armored hero must use magnet-based tactics to dismantle the alien machine, culminating in a dramatic showdown with a fleeing flying saucer. John Romita’s dynamic cover captures the moment, adding a classic touch to this standout UK-exclusive issue.

Contains 3 stories

The Coming of Ka-Zar!

10 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Ka-Zar [Kevin Plunder]ZabuAunt May ParkerAnna WatsonCaptain George StacyJohn JamesonJ. Jonah JamesonHarry Osborn

Face to Face With..Gargantus

6 pp · Superhero

Iron Man [Tony Stark]JeanneMarionGargantus (introduction, origin)aliens

In "Face to Face With..Gargantus," Tony takes his date Marion to the circus, where a sudden animal escape forces him to suit up as Iron Man—his grey armor startling the crowd. Inspired by Marion’s suggestion, he dons a golden version of the suit and faces off against Gargantus, a colossal alien robot. The battle ends with Iron Man using magnetic force to dismantle the machine, then sending the magnets flying toward a fleeing alien spacecraft. Next day, Tony’s back on a date with Marion.

The Grandeur and the Glory!

10 pp · Superhero

ThorHerculesOdinZeusJane FosterDon BlakeAtlas (introduction)Demon (villain)SallyMr. Wilkins