Lion #8 June 1968
In "The Spider versus the Snake," Gadgetman and Gimmick-Kid narrowly escape a deadly trap, but their relief is short-lived—news of a mysterious explosion at their lab hints that the Trickster and his Brain-Men are still plotting. Written by Jerry Siegel and brought to life by Carlos Pino’s dynamic art with Vicente Alcázar’s inks, this 1968 Lion issue delivers a tense, high-stakes clash of wits and gadgets. The cover by Carlos Pino captures the story’s sharp, suspenseful energy.
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Gadgetman and Gimmick-Kid are able to save themselves from certain death. But later, an explosion in their laboratory is a reminder that the Trickster and his Brain-Men are still at large.
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