Target Ultimate Spider-Man: Power & Responsibility #[nn]
"Power & Responsibility [Part One]" kicks off a pivotal arc in Target Ultimate Spider-Man with a story that finds Peter harnessing his powers in unexpected ways—turning his school basketball game into a headline-grabbing spectacle and building a cash-generating wrestling persona, complete with a custom Spider-Man costume. As his grades falter and tensions rise at home, a moment of moral failure leaves Peter questioning his choices, culminating in a raw confrontation with Uncle Ben that reshapes his understanding of what it truly means to be a hero. Mark Bagley’s dynamic artwork brings the emotional stakes to life, while the cover by Bagley captures the intensity of Peter’s turning point.
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Peter turns his newfound powers into a thriving basketball career at school and a moneymaking wrestling career. Peter is given a Spider-Man costume for his in-ring persona. Bitter after being accused of stealing money, Peter lets a burglar escape on the street when he easily could have stopped him. Aunt May and Uncle Ben are concerned as Peter's grades are slipping and confront him. He runs away to crash at Kong's and Uncle Ben shows up to drag him home. Ben gives Peter a lecture about power and responsibility. Peter runs off and, when he returns home, discovers police in the front yard.
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