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Appearing in "Let's Try Something New!"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 5) #61

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Synopsis for "Let's Try Something New!"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 5) #61
With Boomerang helping Spider-Man, they have found most of the Lifeline Tablet which Fisk seeks, but are delayed by their newest responsibility- their house pet Gog, who eats through their home media wiring. Thankfully, Peter's skills as a photographer and Fred's knowledge of Instagram monetization, Gog's popularity in pet pics nets them a huge following but little payout. After months of unemployment building, Peter accepts Norah's job offer of working at TNM, who presents him a new suit with augmented surveillance tech to record Spidey's POV which Norah will use to generate buzz with viewers wanting the first-person battle footage.

Although Peter argues that Spider-Man's activities are about saving lives, Jonah sides with Norah as it will show the public Spider-Man's heroism. Norah addresses Peter's concerns for privacy with Spider-Man by showing him a restricted network limiting access by her and Jonah, who is seizing on the chance after the podcast with Spider-Man, equating it to the old days of selling photos of Spider-Man to the Bugle. Norah sweetens the deal by showing Peter the payout and giving the suit to Spidey; earning his agreement.

After Peter's ordeal under Kindred and the support he's needed to recover, the stopping of a bank robbery with Hydro-Man, Shocker, and Speed Demon in his new suit felt as if nothing had changed. However, Jonah calls to tell Spidey to read some of the fan-submitted one-liners to say in battle; most of them being pretty terrible. The villain trio then manages to knock him back, but Jonah directs him to do a move the voters chose and Spidey does it, ending their movement. But as Spidey refuses to announce their sponsor, a small flare auto-launches and says the sponsor above; much to Spider-Man's ire and recounting of another sponsored character. But when the captured crooks admit to being a distraction for someone to target Gog and Fred, Bullseye concurrently takes aim to snipe the little creature awaiting Fisk's orders.

Fisk convenes with the other super-crime lords, easily quashing all territorial disputes due to his hold on the Mayor's office. But when Masque and the new Crime-Master ask about his bounty, Fisk brings up Fred Myers- whom everyone in the room hates. Appraised of the job, Fisk answers Silvermane's question of the reward stating that, while the "Get Out of Jail Free" card is a cliché in games, the one Fisk holds is legitimate and will make the victorious crime lord and all members of their gang fully immune to NYPD interference on any level under Fisk's administration. However, Tombstone notes Spider-Man's friendship with Boomerang, and Fisk uses that to exploit Fred's weakness- his friendship with Peter and Gog.

Despite the apprehension, the live stream takedown was a huge success with millions of logins and people leaving reviews- critique on Spidey's performance. However, Robbie at the DB is flabbergasted by the stream, as Glory brings up their loss of subscribers to TNM, as people even bid for spots on Spidey's live streams. Robbie believes their solution to the loss is by traditional old-school journalism, such as an exposé on Lonnie Lincoln, Tombstone. Glory shows evidence of Janice, the new Beetle, inheriting Tombstone's old rackets while he takes the legitimate routes. Concluding business, Robbie and Randy meet up for lunch, with Randy needing to talk to Robbie.

Appearing in "Wag the Gog"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 5) #62

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Synopsis for "Wag the Gog"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 5) #62
As Spider-Man races to Central Park, Fisk narrates how Boomerang has become like the heroes he once despised, and as such is vulnerable to harm if those he loves are targeted. In Central Park, Fisk's NYPD detail arrive to arrest Boomerang while Bullseye lines up his scope. As Fisk orders the kill shot and Spider-Man arrives, Gog reverts to his original titanic form as the bullet snaps off his collar. Despite NYPD rushing him, Boomerang sends the collar up to Spidey to recalibrate midair and wrap Gog's neck, and successfully shrinks the creature to catch him before landing atop a parked car. But with the danger at hand, Spider-Man convinces a tearful Boomerang to let Mary Jane care for Gog until they return in a week from whatever craziness Fisk is dredging up.

But as Boomerang feels that those around him are suffering the more he helps, he flies off comedically ranting about his vengeance on Fisk; unaware this was the Kingpin's trap. At Ravencroft, Fisk talks about his entrapping Boomerang by luring him in with vengeance, and asking the trapped Kindred his wherewithal on the subject. Recollecting on the demon's scorning him, forcing him to beg, but the tables are turned and Fisk swears to do away with Kindred once his goal is achieved. Concurrently, Tombstone orders his driver to 3rd and Bowery, which is Peter, Randy, & Fred's apartment. However, as Fisk has ordered Peter to be off limits and with Fred as the bounty, Tombstone decided to mix business and pleasure by going after Randy, son of his arch-rival Robbie Robertson.

As Robbie and Randy are having dinner as Robbie laughs at Randy's past romances, Robbie advices his son to pursue his current romance when Jonah arrives. Talking about his latest venture, he is quickly offended by Robbie's disinterest and storms out. Getting back to the DB, Robbie is informed by Glory about Janice being spotted doing "Public Indecency" with her likely new boyfriend on a rooftop. As Tombstone arrives at the apartment to take Randy hostage, he climbs to the roof scheming how he'll run New York City with Janice. Once Robbie opens Glory's folder, he is stunned to find Randy and Janice together in the pictures, as Tombstone is simultaneously shocked to find Janice on the apartment rooftop kissing Randy.

Solicit Synopsis

Peter Parker gets a new job! Spidey gets a new look! Plus, Kingpin makes it personal with Peter Parker and New York City itself will pay the price!

By Nick Spencer and Patrick Gleason.

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