Fantastic Four #18
In "The Flame and the Quest!", Stan Lee and Steve Ditko deliver a gripping origin moment for a hero whose path is shaped by a single, fateful choice. When a young Peter Parker gains spider-like powers after a lab accident, his failure to stop a fleeing thief sets off a chain of events that will define his future. A 0.20 GBP comic from Marvel UK, this issue features Jerry Paris's dynamic cover and the unmistakable art of Ditko, capturing the raw tension of a hero’s first steps.
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Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains the abilities of a spider. When he fails to stop a burglar who runs past him, his uncle is killed as a result. He therefore swears never to shirk his responsibility again.
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