Super Spider-Man #162

Mar 1976 · Marvel UK · 0.09 GBP

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In "They Call the Doctor... Octopus!", Stan Lee and Jack Kirby deliver a pulse-pounding tale where the web-slinger faces a sinister new foe whose identity is as twisted as his methods. With Vince Colletta’s dynamic inks and Artie Simek’s sharp lettering, this 1976 Marvel UK classic brings a rare blend of sci-fi menace and classic superhero drama. The cover by Dave Hunt and Frank Giacoia captures the moment with striking intensity, setting the stage for a confrontation that pushes Spider-Man to his limits.

Contains 5 stories

They Call the Doctor... Octopus!

10 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Randy RobertsonRobbie RobertsonMartha RobertsonGwen StacyHarry OsbornDr. BromwellJ. Jonah JamesonNed LeedsBetty BrantHammerhead (villain, introduction)Dr. Octopus [Otto Octavius] (villain)

To Stop Sultur! [sic]

5 pp · Superhero

ThorSurturLokiOdinBalderSifWarriors Three [HogunFandralVolstagg]ToagIgron the Wizard (introduction)

In "To Stop Sultur! [sic]," Thor and his allies face an overwhelming threat as Surtur wages war on Asgard. When all seems lost, Balder awakens Odin from the Odinsleep, and with a single gesture, the All-Father banishes the fire giant. The weary Asgardians rise, their strength renewed, as they honor Odin’s return.

Iron Man vs. the Hulk?

4 pp · Superhero

Iron Man [Tony Stark]Janice CordVincent SandhurstMandarinMei-Ling (introduction)Hulk (robot, introduction, destroyed)

...Where Bound'ries.... Decay

4.5 pp · Superhero

Soul-Eaters

In "...Where Bound'ries.... Decay," Doctor Strange faces an otherworldly confrontation with Death itself, seeking sanctuary within the cosmic form of Eternity. As his resolve is tested beyond mortal limits, Strange confronts his deepest fears—only to meet a revelation that redefines his role as Sorcerer Supreme. The Ancient One appears, declaring this only the first trial in a greater test, and a mark of power, Ankh, manifests upon Strange’s brow.

Seven against the Empire!

5 pp · Superhero

The Thing (also in flashback)Guardians of the Galaxy [Major Vance Astro (also in flashback, origin)Charlie-27YonduMartinex]Captain America [Steve Rogers] (also in flashback)Sharon Carter (also in flashback)Tarin (also in flashback)ZakkorQarlBadoon (villain)Zom Soldiers (villains, also in flashback)Monster of Badoon (villain, also in flashback)EborLordsire DrangCommander OggMr. Fantastic (flashback, cameo)Medusa (flashback, cameo)

In "Seven against the Empire!" from Super Spider-Man #162 (1976), the Thing, Captain America, and Sharon Carter find themselves thrust into the distant future of 3018, where they join forces with the Guardians of the Galaxy in a desperate stand against the Badoon’s relentless conquest of Earth. The story unfolds as a high-stakes alliance forms across time, testing loyalty and courage in the face of an overwhelming alien threat.