Super Spider-Man #279

Jun 1978 · Marvel UK · 0.10 GBP

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“The Hitman's Back in Town!”

In "The Hitman's Back in Town!", Super Spider-Man faces a dangerous new threat as a mysterious assassin returns to haunt his past—only to find the stakes are far higher than a simple vendetta. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated with dynamic precision by John Buscema, with inks by Mike Esposito and letters by John Costanza, this 1978 Marvel UK issue delivers a tense, character-driven showdown. The cover by Larry Lieber and John Tartaglione captures the moment’s intensity, making it a standout in the series.

writer Gerry Conway · artist John Buscema · inker Mike Esposito · letterer John Costanza · cover Larry Lieber, John Tartaglione

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Full credits

writer Gerry Conway

artist John Buscema

inker Mike Esposito

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils Larry Lieber

cover inks John Tartaglione

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Thor’s party face overwhelming odds as they battle the gigantic and immensely powerful Masters of the Black Stars. Things look bleak until a discovery is made. It seems that, over the years, the planets under the protection of Rhun have become lifeless husks. With this knowledge, the Black Stars’ mission is deemed futile and ends. Thor and company are allowed to depart.

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

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