Blackie Gaxton

Blackie Gaxton is an American career criminal living in Philadelphia. In 1963, Gaxton's lawyer Bennett Brant owed him an exorbitant amount of money in gambling debts; his sister Betty attempted to help him financially, but it wasn't enough. In early 1964, the recently incarcerated Gaxton arranged a deal with Doctor Octopus, who had recently been released from custody in New York. Per the agreement, the Brants would transport Doc Ock to Philadelphia in exchange for having Bennett's debts forgiven. Octopus would then free Gaxton from jail in exchange for $100,000. This plan essentially went as expected, except that Gaxton had no intention of letting the Brants off scot-free. Gaxton and Octopus, along with several of Gaxton's lackeys, took the Brants to a boat at the docks, where Gaxton was to hand over Doc Ock's reward. They were interrupted by Spider-Man, who engaged the criminals in combat. Gaxton pulled out his gun, and a stray shot hit Bennett, killing him. Spider-Man went on to incapacitate Gaxton and his men, while Doctor Octopus was able to flee. Gaxton was again brought into custody.