The Amazing Spider-Man #8
In *The Amazing Spider-Man* #8 (1964), Peter Parker faces a bizarre new threat when a stolen school computer awakens as the sentient, rampaging "Living Brain," forcing Spider-Man to confront a machine with a mind of its own. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with sharp, surreal art by Steve Ditko—both on pencils and inks—this early classic blends sci-fi dread with the series’ signature teenage angst. The cover by Ditko captures the eerie, otherworldly menace of the Living Brain in stark, unforgettable detail.
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When two technicians try to steal a computer that is on display at Peter's school, they accidentally turn it into "The Living Brain" that goes wild and must be stopped by Spider-Man.
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