Spider-Man: Doctor Octopus

Author: Jim A. Wilson, Bendis, et al
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Peter Parker is a shy, lonely, and physically weak high school student. After his parents died in a plane crash, he lives with Aunt May and Uncle Ben in New York. His father was originally a scientist, so he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps. He studies very hard and is the top student in school. One day, the school's science club visits Osborne Company's genetics lab. Peter accidentally gets bitten by a spider that escapes, surprisingly gaining superpowers like a spider. From then on, he no longer gets bullied by his classmates and can easily defeat opponents in wrestling matches to earn some money to support his family. After a wrestling competition, the arena owner, to avoid paying him, falsely accuses Peter of stealing money from the arena. Angered, Peter escapes and happens to encounter a store robber. Feeling discouraged and unwilling to get involved in others' troubles, the robber easily gets away. Upon returning home, Peter discovers that Uncle Ben has been killed by the robber. Overwhelmed with grief, Peter chases and captures the robber, only to realize that it is the same thief he just let go! The harsh reality teaches him: "Great power comes with great responsibility." From then on, he dedicates himself to the noble cause of fighting crime and maintaining justice. This chapter depicts the story of Spider-Man's battle against Doctor Octopus.