The Mighty World of Marvel #1

Oct 1972 · Marvel UK · 0.05 GBP

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"The Coming of the Hulk" in The Mighty World of Marvel #1 (1972) kicks off with a mysterious surge of strange phenomena in Central City—where an invisible woman, a lumpy-skinned monster, and a blazing human figure appear before a man with elastic limbs. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jack Kirby with inks by George Klein, the story unfolds as the gathered figures recount how Susan Storm, Ben Grimm, Johnny Storm, and Reed Richards gained their extraordinary abilities during a failed space mission, their ship's shielding overwhelmed by cosmic rays, returning to Earth transformed. The cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia captures the surreal intensity of the moment, setting the tone for a tale of origin and wonder.

Contains 3 stories

The Coming of the Hulk

10 pp · Superhero

The Hulk [Bruce Banner] (introduction, origin]Rick Jones (introduction)General Thunderbolt Ross (introduction)Betty Ross (introduction)

The Fantastic Four

13 pp · Superhero

The Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards]the Thing [Ben Grimm]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]] (introduction, origin)the Mayor of Central City

Spider-Man

10 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (introduction, origin)Ben Parker (introduction)Crusher HoganFlash Thompson (introduction)Liz Allen (introduction)May Parker (introduction)the Burglar

In this classic origin tale from The Mighty World of Marvel #1, Peter Parker—still a shy, overlooked teenager raised by Aunt May and Uncle Ben—finds his life changed forever after a radioactive spider bite grants him incredible strength, agility, and the ability to cling to walls. Eager to capitalize on his new powers, he dons a costume and becomes Spider-Man, chasing fame and fortune. But when he lets a burglar escape, a decision that seems small at the time, he soon learns the hard way that power demands more than personal gain—it demands responsibility.