Marvel Tales Spider Man #209 1988

Marvel Tales Spider-Man #209, published by Marvel in March 1988, features a significant reprint of Amazing Spider-Man #129. This issue is highly notable to collectors as it contains the first appearance of the Punisher. The story sees the Jackal manipulating the Punisher into hunting Spider-Man, leading to their initial clash. Spider-Man eventually uncovers the Jackal's deception, turning the Punisher against his employer. This key issue also includes a backup story starring Spider-Ham.