Tales of Suspense, #57 British

Published: September 1964

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Tales of Suspense #57

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Hawkeye
1 page superhero
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Cover comprised of figures from interior story.

Hawkeye, the Marksman!
Story 1 18 pages superhero

"Look out, fella!"

Storyline

A carnival marksman tries to become a super-hero, but after a misunderstanding with the police he falls in with the Black Widow. Hawkeye attacks Iron Man at the Widow's request, but when he accidentally injures his partner in the fight he flees to get her to safety.

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Black Widow last appears in issue #53 (May 1964), the Widow and Hawkeye next appear in issue #60 (December 1964).

The Runner
Story 2 1 page fantasy

"The kids who lived in Mapleton weren't ecstatic, to put it mildly, about the newcomer in town."

Storyline

A chance encounter with Hermes teaches a boy how to run fast.

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  • Mike
  • Hermes
  • Snaky Blake
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Continues next issue. Printed between the pages of the Iron Man story. Below the story is a teaser for the next issue: "Iron Man Battles Captain America Next Issue! Don't Miss It!"

Two More Triumphs for Marvel..!

Featuring Amazing Spider-Man; Marvel Tales

Story 3 1 page superhero
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Advertises Amazing Spider-Man Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #1 (1964) and Marvel Tales Annual (Marvel, 1964 series) #1 (1964). Printed between the Iron Man story and the Tales of the Watcher story.

The Watcher's Power!
Story 4 5 pages science fiction

"Although he is the most powerful being in the galaxy, the Watcher is actually helpless..."

Storyline

Space Pirates plan to attack a rich planet, thinking the Watcher will not interfere. They are destroyed, because they unknowingly targeted the Watcher's home world, the one planet that he can interfere with.

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