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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is ready to adaptSpider-Man’sbest story arc.
As in the MCU, Doctor Strange has also made it so almost no-one remembers Spider-Man’s true identity.
In the comics, Martin Li runs the F.E.A.S.T.
shelter where Aunt May volunteers - an organization already shown inSpider-Man: No Way Home.
The new head of the Daily Bugle, Dexter Bennett, officially coinsNYC’s new monster as Menace.
When he steals a box of donation money, Spider-Man gives chase.
Of course, these modifications depend what resources Peter has to work with.
Ingesting the Lizard’s chemicals causes Freak to mutate into a grotesque monstrosity.
The end result is something closer to aDavid Cronenberg horror movie than traditionalSpider-Man.
Trying to adapt Freak for the big screen would directly turnBrand New Dayintosomething out of a horror movie.
While not untapped territory for the comics, it would be something entirely new for Spidey movies.
Before getting to the bottom of things, Pete takes sanctuary at the Sanctum Sanctorum.
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The trio have a low-stakes, entertaining conversation, and theMCU is sorely missing more of those.
It’s a moment that puts the “friendly neighborhood” in “Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.”
Staying true to his nickname,Spider-Man makes time for citizens at the street-level.
People on the ground know who Spider-Man is, they know his kindness, and reciprocate.
Few heroes share the same relationship with the people they protect like Spider-Man does.
All issues ofThe Amazing Spider-Manare available now from Marvel.
