Marvel Spider-Man Swing Into Action

Peter makes the most of his time here to invent awesome new gadgets and suits for Spider-Man. Somehow, the genius scientists at Horizon don’t catch on that Peter is Spidey. Oh wow, so cool. Looks like something Spider-Man would use. What? Wh-who? Never heard of him … I’m not sure what they do think, but I probably wouldn’t hire any of them as a detective! 101

guess who’s been watching Spider-Man on the news? I think we can call this guy a fan. Yes, that’s right. It’s Tony Stark. When the one and only Iron Man invites Spidey to team up with the Avengers Super Hero team, how can Spidey say NO? 102

Errr, hi! Be nice, Hulk. Spidey even gets his own Iron Spider Armor, which enhances all of his super-powers, and lets him fly! Holographic Suit has lenses 17 layers Arms have cameras 103 attached, allowing them to see around corners

CATamepaetrmaiicna I need to pick a side … Working with the Avengers means that Spidey gets to hang out with other super heroes. There have been some sticky moments, though, like when the Avengers turned on one another over whether Super Heroes should be forced to reveal their true identities. 104

IrToenaMman Spidey had to pick a side, and it has affected his friendship with tony stark. Doc Ock Still, Spidey did help the Avengers out when Doctor Octopus took over their bodies and tried to destroy the world, so maybe they’re even. 105

Spidey has also teamed up with some spider- themed Super Heroes over the years. cindy moon was actually bitten by the same spider as Peter. Her spider-powers are slightly different from Peter’s, though: she can produce her own spider webs … … from her fingertips! I wish I could do that! 106

But Cindy was targeted by the Super Villain Morlun, so she hid herself away for years. When Peter heard about her, he rescued her and she took the super hero name ... Silk Unfortunately, morlun was still a threat, despite Peter defeating him. But we’ll get to that later! 107

Another of Peter’s spider Where is she? allies is Jessica Drew. She gained her spider-powers when she was very, very young.

her parents were scientists who carried out lots of spider-y and radiation-y (those are the technical terms, ahem) experiments, to try to heal Jessica when she was ill. This resulted in accidentally giving her super-powers! Jessica grew up to be a private detective and Super Hero known as: Spider-Woman. She was also tricked into joining a group of Super Vnoitlgleat iinntosth,abt.uAt leltl’s that matters is that she is a Super Hero now. 109

After so many years as spider-man, Peter has learned a lot about responsibility, being brave, living a double life, and stopping Super Villains. He knows that life’s one big juggling act. He knows that sometimes, despite everything you do, the bad guy wins. He knows that Kingpin will, somehow, always manage to escape. He also knows to be on the lookout for danger and to expect the unexpected. But sometimes something comes along that even Spider-Man isn’t prepared for … 110

TOMAFAKAYEUCNARTE JOB KISDEEECENRPTETITY FRIENDS 111

SURP 112

RISE! 113

Wow ! Talk about surprises! Spider-Man can’t believe it when he meets a whole load of other Spideys from a whole load of different universes. Ever get the feeling someone’s copying your style? Ghost-Spider Miles Morales 114

There’s another Spider-Man, but he isn’t Peter Parker at all—he is a teenager named miles morales. Even stranger is the Super Hero known as Ghost-Spider. Her real name is gwen stacy. Yes, you read that right. In Ghost-Spider’s universe, she was the one bitten by a radioactive spider. Spider-Man I do get 2099 around a bit! She does have a friend named Peter Parker, but she is the Super Hero, not him. Spider-Girl 115

And that’s not all.There’s also Spider-Girl (another teenager with spidey-powers), Spider-Man 2099 (from the future), SP//dr (a robot spider controlled by a girl named Peni Parker), 116

Spider-Ham (yes, he’s a pig—what’s your point?), Spider-UK (Spider-Man from the UK, correct), and Spider-Man: India (can you guess where he’s from?). When Peter gets over the shock of meeting other spider Super Heroes, he is honored to join forces with them. 117

This strange but powerful collection of spider Super Heroes team up to stop a seriously BAD GUY. This SuperVillain is known as Morlun. Morlun is a creepy, dangerous ENERGY VAMPIRE. He feeds on super-powered people, and he wants to feast on spider-man! Gross!! So that’s where all my energy’s gone! 118

Spider-Man defeated Morlun once before, but now the villain is back and he is attacking all spider heroes, from all universes. Yikes! Peter and his army of spider friends defeat Morlun, although they can’t be sure that he is gone forever. SPIDERS ASSEMBLE! Hmm, that’s a catchy phrase …

tBimeineg.TahSerue apreedrisHadevraontaisgn’et ssutopehravainllgthe super-secret spider super-powers. For example, not being able to take credit for all the good you do, having to lie to your friends, having to lie to Aunt May, having to sometimes run really, REALLY fast, and even missing your friends’ birthday parties without being able to give a reason why. You’re late for Sorry, Aunt May. dinner again, Peter. Rhino— A rhino?! RAHRIRNEOSTED Er, yes. One escaped from the, erm … zoo. 120

I’m going to be late! Still, Peter wouldn’t change his secret identity for anything. He feels proud every time he defeats a villain and makes the world that little bit safer. 121

Glossary Agility Assassin The ability to move Someone who kills others, quickly and precisely. often in exchange for money. Alibi Athletic An excuse that proves Healthy and good at sports. innocence. Corporation Allies A large company. Friends, or people who Devastated fight alongside others. Very, very upset and sad. Archenemy Durability Someone or something’s Strength to endure. biggest foe. Enhance Arrogant Make better. When people behave as if they are more important than others. I SCIENCE 122

Easy peasy! :(Mafia A criminal organization who Foolproof help and protect each other. A plan or action that is so Mastered easy that it cannot go wrong. When someone is very good Iconic at an activity, usually through Well known and practice. often popular. Mechanical Illegal Operates like a machine. Not allowed by law. Parasite Influence A living being that The power to affect people feeds on another or things, such as behavior living being to survive. or choices. Poisonous Investor A harmful substance that Somebody who puts time or can cause illness or death. money into something, such as a business, to make profit. THWIP! 123

Prototypes Reputation An example of a machine or How someone or something product. is thought of by others, often Radioactive based on past behavior. A kind of energy that can Respected be very dangerous in large Someone or something amounts. that others have a high Reflexes opinion of. Actions your body makes Responsibility without thinking. A job that you have to do. Reptilian Stamina Like a reptile in looks or The physical ability to do behavior. Snakes are a type something for a long time. of reptile. NSPFEIIRDGIEHERNB-DOMRLAYHNOOD 124

e=mc2 Technical term The formal name for a thing, process, or activity. Terrorize Cause fear among people, often through violence. (BAD GUY ALERT!) Unpredictable Behave in a way that changes quickly and often. 125



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