Marvel Tales #146
In "The Man Called Electro," Spider-Man faces a dual challenge: tending to Aunt May, hospitalized and in need of care, while tracking down Electro, who's orchestrating a daring jailbreak to assemble a team of fellow criminals. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with sharp, iconic art by Steve Ditko—both inks and pencils—this 1982 Marvel Tales standout blends personal stakes with high-stakes action, all on a cover by Ditko that captures the tension perfectly.
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Electro decides to break some other criminals out of jail so they can help him with his crime spree. Spider-Man must balance taking care of Aunt May, who is in the hospital, and capturing Electro.
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