comicbooks.com Join Free
Spider-Man Comics Weekly#78
Cover: Gil Kane & John Romita & Frank Giacoia & Mike Esposito

Spider-Man Comics Weekly #78

Aug 1974 · Marvel UK · 0.07 GBP
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free
“The Kingpin Strikes!”

In "The Kingpin Strikes!", Spider-Man faces his most dangerous foe yet as the Kingpin orchestrates a citywide scheme that threatens to unravel New York from within. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, this issue marks a pivotal moment in Spider-Man’s early saga, with Vince Colletta’s inks lending grit to every panel. The cover by Gil Kane, with inks by John Romita, Frank Giacoia, and Mike Esposito, captures the tension with bold, striking detail—perfect for any collector of 1974 Marvel UK gems.

Find on

Search eBay for Spider-Man Comics Weekly #78
No confirmed live listings for this exact issue right now — this opens an eBay search.

Sell my copy

Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.

We Buy Collections ▸
Fast, fair offers · we handle grading & shipping

Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks John Romita
cover inks Frank Giacoia
cover inks Mike Esposito

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers

Thor and Loki come across a pair of storm giants attacking the gateway from Asgard to Olympus. During the ensuing battle, Thor is accidentally transported to the fabled land and finds himself in combat with the mighty Hercules with neither party willing to back down. After a titanic battle, Zeus stops the conflict and proclaims them both worthy allies and friends. Thor is sent back to Asgard and Zeus closes the passage forever.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

Reviews

Reader reviews

No reader reviews yet.