First Appearances of Silvermane and Man-Mountain Marko
Cover by John Romita
“The Web Closes!”
Plot by John Buscema and John Romita. Script by Stan Lee.
With art by John Buscema (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes).
The hunt for the mysterious petrified tablet intensifies as Spider-Man races to track it down. A tip from Captain Stacy points him toward the Shocker’s girlfriend—but he’s not the only one searching.
A New Threat Emerges
Man-Mountain Marko
A towering new enforcer enters the scene, sent by the Maggia to claim the tablet at any cost. Powerful, relentless, and unstoppable, Marko proves to be more than a match for the web-slinger.
The Maggia’s Mastermind
Silvermane
When Marko delivers the tablet, it reaches the hands of Silvermane—the cunning crime lord orchestrating it all. But what secrets does the ancient artifact hold? And why does he require the expertise of Curt Connors?
The Chase Tightens
Despite Spider-Man’s best efforts, the tablet slips through his grasp as the Maggia closes in. The web tightens, and the stakes grow higher with every move.
Featuring
Gwen Stacy
Caesar Cicero
Joe Robertson
Randy Robertson
J. Jonah Jameson
36 Pages • Cover Price: $0.12
Also reprinted in Marvel Tales #54
A pivotal chapter in Spider-Man’s saga—introducing powerful new enemies and deepening the mystery of the ancient tablet.
