Spider-Man Comics Weekly #45
A 1973 Marvel UK classic, *Spider-Man Comics Weekly #45* delivers a pulse-pounding installment titled "In the Clutches of...the Kingpin!" — a standout story in the early Spider-Man saga. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Jack Kirby with art by Carl Hubbell and inks by Vince Colletta, the issue sees Peter Parker caught in a web of danger as the Kingpin tightens his grip on the city. The cover by John Romita captures the tension perfectly, making this a must-have for collectors of early Spider-Man tales.
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Odin sends Thor and Loki to Skornheim to endure the Trial of the Gods which will show which one of his sons is lying to him. Against Odin's decree, Loki uses magic to escape the traps of the enchanted land while Thor has to rely on brawn and sheer will. Meanwhile, the Enchantress and the Executioner set about tormenting Jane Foster in a bid to influence the outcome of the trial. Odin sends Balder to deal with them.
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