Direct Edition
Cover by John Romita Sr. and Steve Ditko.
“To Become an Avenger!”
Written by Stan Lee, with art by John Romita Sr., Don Heck, and Mike Esposito.
Spider-Man is offered a chance to join the Avengers, but first he must prove himself worthy by completing an impossible test: capture the Incredible Hulk. Can the wall-crawler succeed where others have failed?
Also in this issue:
“Turning Point” — Reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man #11. Betty Brant becomes entangled in Doctor Octopus's plan to free Blackie Gaxton, leading to tragic consequences.
“Unmasked by Dr. Octopus” — Reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man #12. A sick Peter Parker faces Doctor Octopus in a battle that results in Spider-Man's secret identity being revealed.
76 Pages • Full Color • Cover Price: $0.25
An action-packed giant-size issue featuring Spider-Man, the Avengers, the Hulk, and classic battles with Doctor Octopus.

