Spider-Man Comics Weekly #3

Mar 1973 · Marvel UK · 0.05 GBP

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“Turning Point”

In "Turning Point," Peter Parker faces a moral crossroads when Betty’s brother is threatened by a debt collector, pulling her into Doc Ock’s scheme to free Blackie Gaxton from prison. With tension rising and lives at stake, Spider-Man intervenes—only to see the situation spiral when Blackie opens fire, leaving Betty devastated. Written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby, this pivotal issue blends personal stakes with high-stakes action, underscored by poignant moments of grief and resolve. The cover by Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, and Mike Esposito captures the moment’s intensity, making this 1973 5p UK comic a standout in the series.

writer Stan Lee · artist, inker Steve Ditko · artist, inker Jack Kirby · letterer S. Rosen · cover Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, Mike Esposito

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee

artist, inker Steve Ditko

artist, inker Jack Kirby

letterer S. Rosen

cover pencils Jim Starlin

cover pencils Al Milgrom

cover inks Mike Esposito

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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.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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