Wizard Ace Edition: The Amazing Spider-Man #3 #[nn]
In this classic clash from 2004’s Wizard Ace Edition, Spider-Man faces off against the newly empowered Doctor Octopus in "Spider-Man versus Doctor Octopus," a pivotal story where a failed experiment grants Otto Octavius terrifying control over his mechanical arms. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with bold, iconic art by Steve Ditko—whose distinctive pencils and inks define the era—this issue captures the raw tension of a genius turned menace. The cover by Greg Land and Matthew Ryan perfectly frames the showdown, making it a must-have for collectors of early Spider-Man tales.
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When an experiment goes wrong, Otto Octavius gains control of his robotic arms and decides to take over an atomic facility, but Spider-Man stops him.
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