Ultimate Spider-Man MGC #1
"Powerless" kicks off a fresh take on Spider-Man’s origin, reimagining the pivotal bite with a genetically-enhanced spider tied to Osborn Industries’ secret experiments. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Bill Jemas, with dynamic art by Mark Bagley and inks by Art Thibert, this 2011 issue reboots the classic tale with a modern scientific twist. The cover by Mark Bagley captures the moment of transformation in bold, high-contrast style.
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Updated version of Spider-Man's origin. The spider is genetically-enhanced instead of irradiated, and is part of a genetics project conducted at Osborn Industries.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).