Spider-Man Comics Weekly #49
In "Doc Ock Wins!", Spider-Man faces a terrifying new threat as Doctor Octopus unleashes a scheme that pushes the web-slinger to his limits. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated with dynamic energy by Jack Kirby, this 1974 Marvel UK issue delivers a gripping clash of wits and strength, with Vince Colletta’s inks adding depth to every panel. The story’s tension builds as Spider-Man’s ingenuity is tested in a high-stakes battle, while the cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito captures the moment’s intensity—just one of many reasons this issue remains a standout in the series.
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Thor and Absorbing Man resume their battle from last issue. Thor gains the upper hand. Loki, fearful of Creel’s defeat, transports him to Asgard. Meanwhile, Thor rescues Jane Foster from a locked room filling with smoke. He transforms into Doctor Blake, but the transformation is witnessed by reporter Harris Hobbs who engineered the smoke-filled room scenario for the purpose of discovering Thor’s secret. Hobbs says he will destroy his evidence of Thor’s dual-identity if Thor will take him to Asgard. Meanwhile, in Asgard, Creel confronts Odin who blasts him with cosmic energy, which he absorbs!
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