Marvel Tales Spider-Man #149 1983

Marvel Tales Spider-Man #149, published in March 1983, reprints the classic Amazing Spider-Man #12. The story features a flu-ridden Spider-Man confronting Doctor Octopus, who has kidnapped Betty Brant. During their initial battle, Doc Ock unmasks Spider-Man, but a fortunate misunderstanding leads onlookers to believe Peter Parker is merely impersonating the hero. After recovering, Spider-Man battles Ock again amidst escaped zoo animals. This issue is notable for collectors as a reprint of an iconic early Spider-Man adventure with a pivotal Doctor Octopus encounter.