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Cover by Steve Ditko
“The Man in the Crime-Master’s Mask”
Plot by Steve Ditko. Script by Stan Lee.
Art by Steve Ditko.
A Deadly Game of Crime
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is caught in a dangerous power struggle as a mysterious new criminal mastermind emerges in the underworld. The enigmatic Crime-Master makes his first appearance, intent on carving out his own criminal empire.
The Goblin Returns
Green Goblin
In his fourth appearance, the Green Goblin re-enters the fray—adding chaos to an already explosive conflict. As rival criminals clash and alliances shift, Spider-Man must face threats from every direction.
Behind the Mask
The Crime-Master’s identity remains a mystery—but his ambitions are clear. With the Green Goblin also seeking control of the city’s underworld, Spider-Man finds himself trapped in a deadly game of deception and violence.
Bonus Content
Includes a letter to the editor from future comics writer Steve Gerber
36 Pages • Cover Price: $0.12
Reprinted in Marvel Tales #21 and Marvel Tales #164
A classic battle of wits, crime, and chaos—where masks conceal deadly truths and no one can be trusted.
