Spider-Man Collectible Series #24
A rare 2007 premium issue from the Spider-Man Collectible Series, this standout features a story written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby, with inks by Ditko, colors by Stan Goldberg, and letters by Sam Rosen. When Betty’s brother falls prey to gambling debts, she’s drawn into Doc Ock’s scheme to free Blackie Gaxton from prison—only for Spider-Man to intervene, leading to a violent clash where Blackie shoots Bennett. Peter tries to comfort Betty after the tragedy, as the fallout of the failed escape begins to unfold.
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Betty's brother has gotten himself into trouble with gambling debts and Betty is forced to help in Doc Ock's plot to break Blackie Gaxton out of prison to keep her sibling alive. Spider-Man interrupts the escape and Blackie shoots Bennett during the conflict. Gaxton is captured but Doc Ock gets away. Peter tries to comfort Betty over the loss of her brother.
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