Marvel Masterworks #5

In "Turning Point," Betty finds herself caught in a deadly web when her brother’s gambling debts force her to aid Doc Ock’s plan to free Blackie Gaxton from prison. Spider-Man intervenes, leading to a violent clash that ends in tragedy when Blackie shoots Betty’s brother during the chaos. With Gaxton captured and her brother gone, Peter struggles to find the right words to comfort Betty as the weight of the moment settles.

In "Unmasked by Doctor Octopus!", Peter struggles with the 24-hour flu when Doctor Octopus kidnaps Betty Brant, hoping to draw out Spider-Man. Though weakened, Spider-Man fights back—only to be beaten and unmasked, leaving the public convinced it’s just Peter pretending to be heroic. Once recovered, he faces off against the villain’s chaotic zoo escapees in a brutal showdown with the real Doctor Octopus.

In "The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin," the Green Goblin orchestrates a twisted spectacle, enlisting the Enforcers and convincing B.J. Cosmos to document the chaos as he stages a showdown with Spider-Man in the desert. As filming begins, the staged battle spirals into something far more dangerous when the unexpected awakening of the Hulk throws the entire plan into chaos.

In "Duel with Daredevil," the Circus of Crime stages a grand spectacle, luring Spider-Man to their big top with a fake performance—only to trap him in a hypnotic web. But when the Ringmaster’s hat takes hold of the crowd, one man remains unshaken: Daredevil, whose senses are immune to the trickery. As the circus descends into chaos, the clash between hero and villain unfolds under the spotlight, with the stakes higher than any illusion.

In "The Return of the Green Goblin!", Spider-Man shows up to a fan club gathering hosted by Flash Thompson, only to be ambushed by the Green Goblin mid-event. With the Human Torch on hand to lend a hand, the fight erupts in chaos—just as Spider-Man learns Aunt May has been hospitalized, forcing him to retreat and leaving the crowd stunned by his sudden departure.

In "The End of Spider-Man!", Peter Parker faces his lowest point when the city turns against him, believing he’s fled from Sandman in cowardice. With his personal life crumbling and his identity as Spider-Man in tatters, Peter begins to question whether he can continue wearing the mask at all.

In "Spidey Strikes Back!", Spider-Man races to rescue the Human Torch after learning the Sandman and the Enforcers have captured him. With a trail of clues leading to a hidden stronghold, Spider-Man must outwit his foes before it’s too late.

In "The Coming of the Scorpion!", J. Jonah Jameson's desperate scheme to capture Spider-Man backfires when he funds Dr. Stillwell's experiment to transform Mac Gargan into the Scorpion. The resulting creature is far more dangerous than anticipated, unleashing a violent rampage that tests Spider-Man's limits.