Amazing Spider-Man #12 Variant

Amazing Spider-Man #12, published in 1964, features the third appearance of Doctor Octopus. In this pivotal issue, Doctor Octopus kidnaps Betty Brant, leading to a confrontation where a weakened Spider-Man is publicly unmasked. Remarkably, his secret identity remains safe as Doc Ock and onlookers believe Peter Parker is an imposter. This issue is also notable for sparking Liz Allan's romantic interest in Peter and includes a subtle nod to creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.