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Spider-Man Comics Weekly#55
Cover: Ron Wilson & Mike Esposito

Spider-Man Comics Weekly #55

Mar 1974 · Marvel UK · 0.06 GBP
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"Attack of the Spider-Slayer!" sees Iron Man caught in a high-stakes espionage game when a Soviet spymaster deploys a master of disguise to steal the design of Tony Stark's latest weapon. Written by Stan Lee and R. Berns, with art by Don Heck and inks by Don Heck, the story unfolds with sharp tension as the Actor infiltrates Stark's defenses, uncovers Iron Man's secret identity, and sets off a chain of deception that turns the enemy against itself. The cover by Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito captures the spy thriller's edge, making this 1974 UK weekly a standout in the Marvel UK lineup.

Contains 4 stories
Attack of the Spider-Slayer!
10 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Professor SmytheSpider-SlayerKa-Zar [Kevin Plunder]ZabuBetty BrantJ. Jonah JamesonCaptain George StacyJohn JamesonAunt May ParkerGwen StacyHarry OsbornNed LeedsRobbie Robertson
Showdown in a Strange Land!
7 pp · Superhero
Iron Man [Tony Stark]GregoriVukovThe Mad Barbarian (introduction)The Actor [Sir Reginald] (introduction)

In "Showdown in a Strange Land!" from Spider-Man Comics Weekly #55, a Soviet spymaster dispatches a master of disguise to steal Tony Stark’s latest weapon design. The Actor infiltrates Stark’s defenses, acquires the plans, and uncovers Iron Man’s secret identity—only for Iron Man to turn the tables and expose the agent to his own handlers, setting up a tense confrontation.

Hercules Walks Among Us!
8 pp · Superhero
ThorHerculesOdinBalderHeimdallJane FosterDemonWillieCharlie

In this 1974 tale from *Spider-Man Comics Weekly #55*, Thor battles a demonic force to reclaim a Norn Stone, only to return to Asgard and face Odin’s fury after the All-Father discovers Thor has exposed his true identity to Jane Foster.

The Jaws of the Dragon!
5 pp · Fantasy
ThorOdinBalder the BraveHogunUtgard Dragon (introduction, death)

In the mythic realm of Asgard, Odin’s vision of Ragnarok stirs unease among the gods. When Balder’s courage is tested aboard a perilous sea voyage, his horn’s call becomes a beacon of hope—its power shattering the Dragon of Utgard and guiding his crew to safety.

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
writer R. Berns
artist, inker Don Heck
letterer E. Thomas
cover pencils Ron Wilson
cover inks Mike Esposito

Reprints

↩ Reprints Tales of Suspense #42 (1963), Journey into Mystery #125 (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man #58 (1968)

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