Spider-Man is swinging across Manhattan, the wall-crawler spots a woman collapse while crossing the street. As he swings down to her aid, the crowd isn't sure if he is helping her or putting her in more danger. Spider-Man is not surprised after Thomas Fireheart's brief ownership of the Daily Bugle. Spider-Man drops the woman off at the hospital, remembering how his inaction cost the life of his Uncle Ben so many years ago. Soon, Peter Parker meets with Joy Mercado for an interview with Cedric Forrester at his new building. Although Peter gets an air of arrogance from Forrester but is blown away by the size and sophistication of his laboratory. Both Peter and Joy are more put off by Cedric when he explains that the only awards he accepts is money, and doesn't do what he does for recognition, but because he likes it.

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