The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #7
In *The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #7* (1970), a desperate Joe Smith transforms into a violent, electrically charged menace after a lab accident, unleashing chaos on those who mocked him. With Norman Osborn offering a bounty on Spider-Man’s head and a new threat on the rise, Peter Parker struggles to stay one step ahead—just as he narrowly avoids a fateful encounter with Mary Jane. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko, with a cover by John Romita, this annual delivers a tense, character-driven showdown that pushes Spidey to his limits.
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Average joe, Joe Smith, fails at being a fighter and tries his hand at acting. Dressed up as a robotic monster, he is zapped with electricity and chemicals which causes him to go on a violent spree against those who doubted his abilities. Meanwhile, Norman Osborn puts a price on Spidey's head and our hero is plagued with goons trying to bump him off. Pete narrowly misses meeting Mary Jane.
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