Marvel Tales Spider-Man #148 1983

Marvel Tales Spider-Man #148, published in February 1983, reprints Amazing Spider-Man #11, featuring the story 'Turning Point.' In this issue, Betty Brant's brother, Bennett, becomes entangled with crime boss Blackie Gaxton due to gambling debts. Betty is coerced into assisting Doctor Octopus in a prison break, leading to a confrontation with Spider-Man. The story is notable for the first appearance and death of Bennett Brant, the first appearance of Blackie Gaxton, and an early appearance of Doctor Octopus. It also marks the introduction of the Spider-Tracer and Spider-Tracer-Tracker.