Marvel Tales #11
"Duel with Daredevil" in Marvel Tales #11 (1967) delivers a thrilling twist on a classic heist setup, with the Circus of Crime luring Spider-Man to their big top under false pretenses. When the Ringmaster's hypnotic hat ensnares the crowd, only Daredevil—unaffected by the illusion—stands ready to unravel the trap. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko, with coloring by Stan Goldberg and lettering by S. Rosen, the issue features a dynamic cover by Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, and Larry Lieber, with inks by Ditko, Dick Ayers, Sinnott, and George Roussos.
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When the Circus of Crime comes to town, they advertise that Spider-Man will be appearing in an attempt to fill the big top before they rob it. Spider-Man sees the advertisements and decides he will show up. He is hypnotized along with the rest of the audience, but unfortunately for the Circus of Crime, the Daredevil is in attendance and immune to the Ringmaster's hat.
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