Spider-Man Comics Weekly #78

Aug 1974 · Marvel UK · 0.07 GBP

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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.

Contains 3 stories

The Kingpin Strikes!

9 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Kingpin (villain)Gwen StacyJ. Jonah JamesonJoe RobertsonAnna WatsonAunt May ParkerCrusherLouis Wilson (introduction)Randy RobertsonMartha Robertson (introduction, in a photograph only)Josh Kittling (introduction)

Battle in the Heavens!

8 pp · Superhero

Iron Man [Tony Stark]Angel [Warren Worthington III]Happy HoganPepper PottsProfessor X [Charles Xavier]X-Men [Cyclops [Scott Summers] (cameo)Beast [Hank McCoy] (cameo)Iceman [Bobby Drake] (cameo)Marvel Girl [Jean Grey] (cameo)]Avengers [Hulk [Bruce Banner] (cameo)Thor [Don Blake] (cameo)Giant-Man [Henry Pym] (cameo)Wasp [Janet Van Dyne] (cameo)]

When an atomic test at one of Stark's weapons plants alters the Angel’s mind, he turns his back on the X-Men and seeks to join the Evil Mutants. With the X-Men calling for backup, only Iron Man answers the call—racing to stop the Angel before he crosses a line he may not be able to return from.

When Titans Clash!

13 pp · Fantasy

Thor [Donald Blake]Hercules [Alcaeus of Thebes] (introduction)LokiZeus (introduction)VILLAINS: Storm Giants

In "When Titans Clash!", Thor and Loki confront storm giants at the Asgard-Olympus gateway, but a sudden clash sends Thor tumbling into the realm of Olympus. There, he’s met with instant hostility by Hercules, who sees no reason to back down from a battle with a stranger. The clash of gods unfolds in thunder and fury—until Zeus intervenes, declaring both warriors worthy allies. The passage between realms is sealed, and Thor returns home, forever changed by the encounter.