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Marvel’s Midnight Spider-Man Gives Peter Parker a Horrific New Origin
Marvel’s Midnight Spider-Man presents a horror version of Peter Parker’s origin.
The story is set in Marvel’s new Midnight universe, which reimagines familiar heroes and villains.
Peter signs a deal with Oscorp to get money, despite knowing he should not make the agreement without Uncle Ben.
Peter’s parents were killed because of Oscorp, and Ben is pursuing a lawsuit against the company to help pay for Peter’s education.
A spider in Peter’s backpack bites Ben, who becomes gravely ill while Peter sleeps and does not hear his call for help.
Peter emerges from a web cocoon with an arachnid growing from his torso, turning the usual lesson about power and responsibility into body horror.
The comic is written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, with art by ScieTronc, and is the first issue of the Midnight Spider-Man series.
It is one of three titles launching the Midnight universe, alongside Midnight X-Men and Midnight Fantastic Four.
Marvel’s Midnight Spider-Man gives Peter Parker a horror-themed origin in the new Midnight Universe.
Peter signs a deal with Oscorp after Felicia Hardy persuades him, despite knowing he should not do so without Uncle Ben.
A spider that came to Oscorp in Peter’s backpack bites Ben, who develops severe symptoms while trying to call Peter.
Peter does not hear Ben’s call, and the article says he later emerges from a web cocoon with a giant arachnid protruding from his torso.
The Midnight Universe is launching with Midnight X-Men, Midnight Fantastic Four and Midnight Spider-Man.
- Who
- Peter Parker, Uncle Ben, Felicia Hardy and Oscorp are central to the story.
- What
- Peter’s deal with Oscorp precedes a spider bite that causes Uncle Ben to become gravely ill, while Peter undergoes a monstrous transformation.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- The story takes place in Marvel’s Midnight Universe.
- Why
- Peter signs the deal because money is tight and he hopes to gain money; the article says he has altruistic reasons.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Peter’s parents are killed because of Oscorp, and Ben plans to continue a wrongful-death lawsuit against the company.
Peter signs a deal with Oscorp without Uncle Ben.
A spider that came in Peter’s backpack bites Ben, who develops severe symptoms as he tries to call Peter.
Peter is rebirthed from a web cocoon with a giant arachnid protruding from his torso.
- Universe
- Marvel Comics Midnight Universe
- Launch titles
- Midnight X-Men; Midnight Fantastic Four; Midnight Spider-Man
- Writer
- Phillip Kennedy Johnson
- Artist
- ScieTronc
- Colorist
- Neeraj Menon
- Spider bite
- The spider arrived in Peter’s backpack and bit Uncle Ben
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