The Amazing Spider-Man #42
In "The Birth of a Super-Hero!", John Jameson returns from a space mission altered by mysterious spores, gaining super strength and a new mission: to capture Spider-Man after the web-slinger is wrongly accused of a bank robbery. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Johnny Romita, this 1966 classic features a thrilling twist on heroism and suspicion, with John Romita's sharp cover capturing the moment Jameson steps into his new role.
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John Jameson was exposed to some strange space spores on a space mission. He returns to Earth where he gains super strength. Spider-Man is mistakenly accused of robbing a bank so Jameson decides to try to capture him with his new super powers.
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