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Appearing in "Learning to Crawl, Part One: The Show Must Go On"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 3) #1.1

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Synopsis for "Learning to Crawl, Part One: The Show Must Go On"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 3) #1.1
The story opens after the final panel of Amazing Fantasy Vol 1 15, with Peter Parker walking home, grieving about his dead uncle and how he could have stopped it. Peter realizes now that with great power comes great responsibility, and now it's time for him to live up to the responsibilities of being the man of the house. He promises Uncle Ben he'll step up.

The next morning, Peter is surprised to find a cheery Aunt May making him eggs, until she realizes she accidentally set a third plate. She thinks she should be taking it easy, when the phone rings. Peter picks it up and discovers that there are loans against the house and he doesn't have enough to cover it or the funeral. Pouring what money he has had leftover from his performances as Spider-Man, he decides he will continue to perform as Spider-Man and make more money.

Spidey goes to see his representative, Maxie, and asks for more shows. Maxie holds up the paper and exclaims that a crook was caught using a web and believes that Spidey was the one who caught him. Maxie suggests that they use the news to their advantage and get more money, angering Spider-Man at the idea of using Uncle Ben's death for money. Spidey says that he is no hero, and he will not profit off of this in any way. Maxie says nervously that he will do what he says. Spidey leaves Maxie's office, thinking about how preforming has gone from being a star to being a dancing bear.

At Midtown High, Liz Allen invites Peter over to see Spidey live. Because he is Spidey, he makes up a bad excuse about seeing the doctor. Liz takes offense to his horrible excuse and storms away, thinking that Peter lied because he didn't want to go. Flash overhears the argument and pushes peter against his locker, angry that Peter had shut Liz down. Flash decides to settle this out, Peter agrees awaiting to use his spider-powers on him, but Mr. Flannigan separates them. Peter thinks about going to a private school and getting a good house with Aunt May when the Spider-Man thing pays off.

Meanwhile, Clayton Cole, a rich and extremely intellectual teenager, makes a deal with a seller to get sold out tickets to a Spider-Man show. Clayton Cole goes alone, not having any other friends to go with him, he even reveals he posted Spider-Man's first appearance with Crusher Hogan. Multiple people see the show either in the seats or at home, such as Liz and Flash, also the Chameleon (who would go on to be Spider-Man's first supervillian), and even Jameson get's his first glimpse at Spider-Man. An interview takes place after the show, where Spidey reveals that he made his webshooters by himself, Clayton realizes that Spider-Man is also a tech head. Inspired, Clayton decides to create something similar of his own design, figuring that when Spidey is out of the suit, he's just like him.

Later, on the day of Uncle Ben's Funeral, Peter is getting dress, swearing to Uncle Ben that he is looking out for Aunt May. Who just happened to get a call from one of Peter's teachers that he has been skipping classes (due to his performances as Spider-Man), and the teacher suggests that Peter sees an Counselor. Aunt May thanks the teacher and hangs up, walking with Peter to the cab.

During the Funeral, Peter thinks again on how this was entirely his fault, and promises he'll always be there for Aunt May. Peter than relieves that Aunt May is crying, but also smiling. Peter asks why she is so cheery, Aunt May tells Peter to look around. They are surrounded by Friends, loved ones, and every one of their lives Ben has touched and made better for it. It was a life well lived. Afterword, Peter wished that they Ben's friends would've helped them with the money issues considering, but Aunt May tells him that he shouldn't expect the universe to pay back, it's not the reason why people should do good things.

Appearing in "Hammerhead of the Family"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Superior Foes of Spider-Man #12

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Synopsis for "Hammerhead of the Family"

Reprint of the 1st story from
Superior Foes of Spider-Man #12
Fred fools the gang members with the same story he told the Owl, succeeding thanks to the latter appearing to confirm it and who decides to hire the gang to get the painting back. Hydro-Man meanwhile informs Hammerhead that Shocker possesses Silvermane's head. The Owl provides reinforcements for Fred and so the Sinister Sixteen attack the Chameleon's base, while the Maggia attacks the Shocker's house.

Appearing in 3rd story

Reprint of the 1st story from
Spider-Men #5

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Synopsis for 3rd story

Reprint of the 1st story from
Spider-Men #5
At his headquarters, Mysterio is preparing to cement his victory by destroying the portal and trapping Spider-Man in the Ultimate universe forever. But unable to resist the temptation to see how his enemy is faring, he keeps the portal open long enough for Peter and the Ultimates to confront him.

In a last ditch effort, Mysterio attacks the group with his usual weapons, resulting in Miles and him getting sent to Earth-616. Miles tries to admire his surroundings, but Mysterio goes for him, and they go back through the portal again, where Mysterio is quickly defeated. Fury decides to keep him prisoner on their side of the rift due to his knowledge of Peter's secret identity.

With the portal closing (much to Tony's chagrin, as he is very interested in the portal), Peter departs for his world after giving Miles his blessing as the new Spider-Man of this world, as well as some good advice, an acknowledgment that makes Fury and Miles very satisfied. Back in his world, Peter runs an online search for Miles' counterpart in his world and is shocked at the result, which is not revealed.

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