The Amazing Spider-Man #88

Name: The Amazing Spider-Man #88
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Sep 1970 · Marvel · 0.15 USD

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“The Arms of Doctor Octopus!”

In "The Arms of Doctor Octopus!", the villain’s mechanical limbs prove as relentless as ever as he escapes prison and commandeers a plane, holding an Asian general hostage for a staggering $10 million. With his signature blend of menace and ingenuity, Doctor Octopus tests Spider-Man’s resolve in a high-stakes aerial showdown. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life by John Romita’s dynamic art and Jim Mooney’s sharp inks, this 1970 classic features a cover by John Romita that captures the tension perfectly.

writer Stan Lee · artist John Romita · inker Jim Mooney · letterer Sam Rosen · cover John Romita

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee

artist John Romita

inker Jim Mooney

letterer Sam Rosen

cover pencils, inks John Romita

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From his prison cell, Doctor Octopus calls to his mechanical arms and even Spider-Man can't stop the inevitable reunion. Doctor Octopus hijacks a plane and holds an Asian general hostage for $10,000,000 but Spider-Man foils his plans.

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