Episode
Spider-Man: Thunder Rumble
Overview
A giant Martian warrior, who throws lightning bolts, comes to Earth to rob the planet of its gold.
Details
- Series
- Spider-Man
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 1968-12-28
Episode context
Thunder Rumble is Episode 16 in Season 2 of Spider-Man. It aired on 1968-12-28.
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