The Mighty World of Marvel #7

Nov 1972 · Marvel UK · 0.05 GBP

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In "The Monster and the Machine!", Stan Lee and Jack Kirby deliver a pulpy sci-fi mystery where the Torch uncovers a cryptic clue hidden in a colorful poster—“ISX EURSP EEHSOR!”—challenging readers to unscramble the letters before the next clue arrives. With dynamic art by Kirby, inks by Ayers, and vibrant colors by Goldberg, this 1972 UK edition blends suspense and wordplay in a story that feels both timeless and uniquely of its era. The cover by Jim Starlin and Dan Adkins captures the issue’s high-stakes intrigue with a striking, action-packed image.

Contains 3 stories

The Monster and the Machine!

14 pp · Superhero

In "The Monster and the Machine!", Bruce Banner finds himself trapped in the Hulk’s monstrous form, his mind fighting to reclaim control. With the help of a gamma ray machine, he attempts a desperate transformation—only to discover a shocking new possibility: the Hulk’s body can now be his, and his mind can inhabit it at will. The line between man and monster blurs as Bruce begins to master the switch, but the power comes with a price neither he nor the Hulk fully understands.

Spider-Man versus Doctor Octopus

9 pp · Superhero

In "Spider-Man versus Doctor Octopus," a failed experiment grants Otto Octavius terrifying control over his mechanical arms, turning him into a menace intent on seizing an atomic facility. With the city's safety at stake, Spider-Man must confront the scientist whose ambition has spiraled into chaos.

The Coming of... Sub-Mariner!

10 pp · Superhero