Marvel Tales #137

In "Spider-Man!" from Marvel Tales #137, Peter Parker’s life changes in an instant when a radioactive spider bites him, granting him incredible abilities. When he hesitates to stop a fleeing burglar, the consequences are devastating—his uncle’s death becomes a turning point that hardens his resolve to use his powers for good.

In this 1982 tale from *Marvel Tales* #137, Dr. Stephen Strange—once a brilliant neurosurgeon—faces a life-altering crisis when a car accident destroys his hands. Desperate for a cure, he journeys to a remote mystic, where he must confront a dangerous student and earn his mentor’s trust. The story follows Strange’s transformation from a man of science to a seeker of ancient knowledge, setting the stage for a path far beyond medicine.