Strange #36
In "Mekano existe!", Joe Smith, an ordinary man with a dream, transforms into something far beyond human when a lab accident fuses him with a mechanical suit, unleashing a rage fueled by years of doubt. As the city grapples with a sudden surge of violence, Spider-Man finds himself hunted by mercenaries hired by Norman Osborn, all while narrowly avoiding a chance encounter with Mary Jane. Written by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, with art and inks by Ditko and colors by Stan Goldberg, this 1972 French edition of Strange #36 features a cover by Jean Frisano.
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Average Joe, Joe Smith, fails at being a fighter and tries his hand at acting. Dressed up as a robotic monster, he is zapped with electricity and chemicals which causes him to go on a violent spree against those who doubted his abilities. Meanwhile, Norman Osborn puts a price on Spidey's head and our hero is plagued with goons trying to bump him off. Pete narrowly misses meeting Mary Jane.
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