Bitten by a genetically altered spider, high school student Peter Parker gained the proportionate strength, speed, agility, equilibrium, and an early warning danger sense of a mutated arachnid. Grief stricken by the loss of his beloved Uncle Ben, Peter learned an invaluable lesson. That with great power there also must come a great responsibility. Armed with his wondrous web shooters Peter struggles to balance a high school curriculum, a part time job, and the life of a misunderstood teenage vigilante.
Ultimate Spider-Man Volume 2 #1 "Bird on a wire Part 1"
It had all began almost 9 months ago when Peter Parker a Midtown High School gained super human powers due to a bite from a genetic altered spider. Up until six months ago he was controversial media figure known as Spider-Man who had a plethora of friends and allies including the head of SHIELD. That all changed when Norman Osborn revealed that at an unspecified time Peter and sections of New York were cut off from the rest of city. But a question nagged at everyone who was aware of this heinous crime. How it did happen and how did the perpetrators pull it off? To Peter a more pressing question was on his mind. After finding out about the plot he visited Matt's brownstone finding it abandoned not noticing the letter there. When he went back the next day remembering the good times he and Matt had he found a letter from Matt that said he was going away for a while. And that he would be in touch when he can. It was by chance he found the letter and it absolved his doubts that Matt was real. Yet, how much of his life was different became apparent as the months passed onto the now. Every square block had people reading newspapers that they never laid on eyes on of a mysterious vigilante known as Spider-Man. On the Brooklyn Herald's front page it said SPIDER-MAN: MUTANT FREAK OR SOMETHING WORSE?
On the Daily Bugle's headlines were reprinted articles of stories JJJ ran when Spider-Man first appeared. It was everything from SPIDER-MAN: HERO OR MENACE TO SOCIETY? WHO IS SPIDER-MAN? As Spider-Man swung through city he felt like a stranger in a new town. Though many of the abductees unaware of what was going on had slight changes to get accustomed to when things returned to normal. JJJ didn't change at all, however, as the first thing he did was come right off the bat swinging with his Spider-Man hate. All Spider-Man could do was rub his head. He realized those long six months ago when things returned to normal that he had be more cautious with protecting his identity. Since he could no longer trust SHIELD, the Ultimates, and possibly even the mysterious Wolverine. He was left with a select few friends that knew his secret. But that was discounting the person or persons who watched and scrutinized Peter's every move while he was under their thumb with all of the rest who were cut off. As Peter changed to his civvies he heard a scientist describe what happened six months ago as nothing more than a light show that triggered unforseen delusions among sectors of the city. Peter sighed hearing that. Because that was the same excuse the country's top medical staff said and so did everyone else including the President. It was just psychological nonsense that didn't actually explain what happened to them.
If that was a mass delusion genius. How come the entire city wasn't effected?
While Peter mused on this thought other events were taking place.
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MJ looked at the picture that she and Peter took not even a day ago. For whatever reason he was spending more time together with her. After the intensive medical examines done on all the people who were having unforeseen momentary delusions Peter started hanging around her a lot more and she couldn't complain about that. In fact she was enjoying herself as Peter was so easy to talk to about stuff that she didn't feel comfortable to talk about with her girlfriends. Stuff that wasn't in their expertise. As she ran her finger longingly across the picture of Peter she opened her cell phone to call him. He would probably be on his way to the Bugle by now.
"Hello, Peter?"
Hey MJ, what's up?
"Nothing much. I was just thinking..."
About what?
"Oh about you and me and Friday night."
Sounds like a plan MJ. How about I send you a little email to keep you company until Friday.
"What are you sending me?" MJ asked.
Don't worry it's not anything weird. You know me MJ.
"You're right I do."
See you Friday. Six sound fine?
"Six it is."
After MJ hung up she laid flat on her back wondering what it was Peter was going to send her.
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Al Moore never expected to be beaten and robbed by hoodlums in New York City. He felt he was too beneath anyones notice save those who saw his literary genius. But that was proven wrong and despite the severe broken bones he had not once cried out for the police or help. He believed humans were selfish, self-centered, and beyond the capabilities of being a hero. And he would not put his faith in anyone. Not even when a costumed stranger appeared and delivered his own brand of hard fisted justice to the two hoodlums. He merely scowled as best he could at the blue and grey costumed figure.
"Why do you look at me with such disgust?"
"Because," he said with an eye twitching. "There is no such thing as altruism nor a hero. Humans only live to destroy and hurt and kill one another."
The figure's chest heaved with each powerful breath he took. His eyes could be seen through the eye holes and they bore no malice toward Al Moore. Only a lingering fear that burned a little brighter. With a burst of speed the super powered figure was gone. While Al Moore lingered thinking of how he can benefit from this experience and create another of his so-called great works. Not realizing that his hardboiled cynicism could have disastrous effects on the man who saved his life.
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A deck of cards were scattered against the table as the NYPD and FBI had moved in to arrest Wilson Fisk based on the evidence that Matt Murdock had sent them. While Fisk was carted off Shocker proceeded with the scheme that was put in place for the Kingpin's revenge.
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Peter's fingers danced across the keyboard of the nearest computers in the Daily Bugle's press room. He was extremely eager to send his little gift to MJ when two emails landed in his inbox. He checked the address and they came from It became all to apparent who the emails were from as they were addressed to Spider-Man. Peter checked cautiously what was inside the emails and he found pictures of his friends MJ, Jessica, and even Matt. He also saw pictures of the inside of their homes, which left Peter wondering how Osborn acquired these. But that was not all that was in the emails. There was a file which detailed only a few of the ways he could get to them. And a list of rules in which the new game will be played by.
1. You will not interfere with my businesses. Or they die.
2. You will not try to go to your friends or the police with this or they die.
3. If you try in any way to circumvent these rules, They die!!
Peter hung his head low as he wondered how he was going to protect his friends. He was sure Matt could protect himself, but Jessica and MJ were a different story. The only thing he could do now was play Osborn's game until he could figure out a way to end it without putting his friends at risk. But first he had to get rid of what was in his email box. He did a thorough delete of the file and the images making sure that no trace was left on the server. He then sent his surprise to MJ, logged out of his email, and left.
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Alejandro looked at the numbers of the shipments of cocaine, crystal meth, and their new product which was a super steroid called MGH that was shipped out. So far business was doing better for all involved. In fact better than expected. The money that was rolling in was covered all of the costs of the operation and allowed the investors including Alejandro to enjoy their financial gain. But the drug smuggler began to wonder if sharing the spoils with the Silvermane crime family was in his best interests. And with those thoughts came inkling ideas of betrayal.
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Puerto Rico seemed like a fun place to be, but Matt Murdock wasn't here for sight seeing. No, his goal was trying to track down the woman he loved. When he detected Elektra's scent he found a letter addressed to him written in brail that told him where she was and asked him not to follow because what lied ahead was certain death. Carrying nothing for the warning Matt booked the first flight he could and he had his stuff moved from his brownstone to a new building that he would live in once he returned to New York. As he walked the streets with his radar sense guiding his way all he could think of was Elektra and he wondered what kind of danger she was in.
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Jessica came out of the nearest boutique when she saw Peter walking down the street. She gave Angie, her dog a nudge to come on so they could catch up with the distracted Parker.
"Hey Peter."
Peter turned and saw Jessica with Angie and he reached down petting the dog remembering not fondly the time she peed on his Spider-Man uniform.
"How you doing Jessica?"
"Fine, and you?"
"I'm okay. I was just heading to the library to pick up some books."
"Um, Peter. The library is that way," Jessica said as she pointed to her right.
"Okay, truthfully I wanted to get in some swing time. Maybe find some sleeze ball to beat up."
"Isn't there a better use of your time than being dressed up?" asked Jessica. A wry smile formed on her face.
"What are you thinking?"
"Take me with you."
"What about Angie?"
"She can come with us."
"Wait, you expect me to carry you, my clothes, Angie, and your bags?"
"All right maybe it's not such a good idea."
"Tell you what. We'll leave the stuff where no one can find it and then take a ride around the city. You, me, and Angie. And then we'll come back for it."
"Okay."
Peter led Jessica and Angie into the alley where he changed into costume and put away their stuff in some place where no one would see it. He then created a carrying sack for Angie and put her on her back while Jessica held onto him.
"This could be a little bumpy so hang on."
Jessica nodded and leaned her head onto his shoulder as he made his way up the wall to the ledge above where he had plenty of height to get a good securing for his web-line.
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John Jameson made it back to his apartment that he shared with his wife Ashley and quickly discarded his costume. The words that the man had said to him had a profound effect on him and it was making him doubt himself. In secret John was training hard to become a formidable foe for Spider-Man to the point he could beat the web-slinger so that his father would be proud of him. But after hearing what that man said he started to think about how he always tried to make his dad proud, but his father never had time for him. He began to wonder what he would have to do to get his father's attention, and then a thought spurned by his fears of failing his dad arose. It was the only solution possible. He would kill Spider-Man!
Author's Notes: Welcome to the second stage of my Ultimate Spider-Man genesis series. As I put in the credits for when I created the new series. Peter's life will face a drastic change as he faces political intrigue, the most heinous crimes, true love, a fateful tragedy, and the ultimate responsibility for his great powers. I hope you enjoy this new volume as much as I have enjoyed creating it and just so you know I am doing this in a tier system. After this volume is complete we will see Ultimate Spider-Man Final Genesis.
-Mimick