1 00:00:03,713 --> 00:00:07,300 - Peter Parker. Are you Spider-Man? - No! 2 00:00:07,467 --> 00:00:11,054 - For the Godzillionth time, no. - That guy in black said different. 3 00:00:11,221 --> 00:00:13,014 You mean the guy calling himself Venom? 4 00:00:13,181 --> 00:00:14,516 Does that name inspire trust? 5 00:00:14,683 --> 00:00:17,060 Then how is it you're the only photographer getting pictures... 6 00:00:17,227 --> 00:00:18,520 ...of the web-slinger in action? 7 00:00:18,687 --> 00:00:23,024 Look, he rings my cell to tip me off when he's about to fight a baddie. 8 00:00:23,191 --> 00:00:25,860 - Guy's kind of a glory hound. - I knew it! 9 00:00:26,027 --> 00:00:29,364 I knew that headline hog was using me for free publicity! 10 00:00:29,531 --> 00:00:30,615 But a buck's a buck. 11 00:00:30,782 --> 00:00:33,910 So, Lee, interview everyone that wall-crawling weasel's ever met. 12 00:00:34,077 --> 00:00:36,079 Heck, interview everyone, Parker's ever met! 13 00:00:36,246 --> 00:00:37,872 - I'm on it. - Wait. 14 00:00:38,039 --> 00:00:39,958 - You can't really think-- - Go home, Peter. 15 00:00:40,125 --> 00:00:42,085 Get a good night's sleep. 16 00:00:42,627 --> 00:00:45,797 With my world about to end? Sure. 17 00:00:45,964 --> 00:00:49,634 - Well? - He's a kid, not Spider-Man. 18 00:00:49,801 --> 00:00:53,847 Yeah. But just in case... 19 00:00:54,222 --> 00:00:55,765 We're ready to run with this. 20 00:02:04,793 --> 00:02:07,754 You were one of the first individuals rescued by the Spider-Man. 21 00:02:07,921 --> 00:02:09,881 And Peter Parker is a friend of your son's. 22 00:02:10,048 --> 00:02:13,468 Any chance Pete and Spidey are one and the same? 23 00:02:15,512 --> 00:02:17,222 No. 24 00:02:20,183 --> 00:02:21,684 Pete. 25 00:02:21,851 --> 00:02:24,938 A Bugle reporter asked my dad if you're Spider-Man. 26 00:02:25,104 --> 00:02:27,857 - Come on, what's that about? - Nothing! 27 00:02:28,024 --> 00:02:30,068 I mean, no idea. 28 00:02:30,235 --> 00:02:32,779 Sha Shan. Hey. 29 00:02:33,530 --> 00:02:34,823 Wait up! 30 00:02:37,742 --> 00:02:39,869 Really, Flash, there's no point. 31 00:02:40,036 --> 00:02:42,831 I'm not going outwith you. 32 00:02:45,375 --> 00:02:48,753 Yo! Mr. Devereaux! 33 00:02:48,920 --> 00:02:50,004 Yo. 34 00:02:50,171 --> 00:02:54,300 Okay, so you didn't cast me in the school play. No hard feelings. 35 00:02:54,467 --> 00:02:59,889 But guy to guy, a part would really get me in good with a certain girl, see'? 36 00:03:00,765 --> 00:03:02,267 I see. 37 00:03:02,433 --> 00:03:09,023 Unfortunately, I'm directing a play, not managing a dating service. 38 00:03:12,569 --> 00:03:15,113 If this special seminar teaches you kids anything... 39 00:03:15,280 --> 00:03:17,198 ...at least you'll learn the importance... 40 00:03:17,365 --> 00:03:20,535 ...of keeping your personal information private. 41 00:03:23,830 --> 00:03:26,875 Yes, Mr. Brown? A question? 42 00:03:27,041 --> 00:03:29,544 Guess it will have to wait till next week. 43 00:03:45,351 --> 00:03:47,729 Peter Parker? Spider-Man? 44 00:03:50,690 --> 00:03:53,359 - That's... - You have got to be kidding. 45 00:03:55,820 --> 00:03:59,574 Although, it would explain a few things. 46 00:03:59,741 --> 00:04:01,200 - Like when-- - You don't mean-- 47 00:04:01,367 --> 00:04:03,786 - And what about--? - That's pretty far-fetched. 48 00:04:03,953 --> 00:04:06,581 - And yet, no comment. - No comment. 49 00:04:14,172 --> 00:04:17,467 Ladies and gentlemen, the prodigal son returns. 50 00:04:18,009 --> 00:04:19,969 Eddie? 51 00:04:22,680 --> 00:04:25,350 - Great to see you again. - Where have you been, mister? 52 00:04:25,516 --> 00:04:28,686 Took some downtime after the downsizing. 53 00:04:28,853 --> 00:04:31,481 Eddie, what really happened? 54 00:04:31,648 --> 00:04:34,525 You were right behind me when that monster grabbed me. 55 00:04:34,692 --> 00:04:37,320 - I was afraid you-- - Why don't we catch up over coffee... 56 00:04:37,487 --> 00:04:39,072 -...just the two of us. - No. 57 00:04:39,572 --> 00:04:41,574 I mean, Gwen and I promised to meet... 58 00:04:41,741 --> 00:04:44,702 ...Harry and Liz at the Silver Spoon, like, now. 59 00:04:44,869 --> 00:04:46,037 Rain check then. 60 00:04:46,204 --> 00:04:48,873 Don't suppose you'd like your job back? 61 00:04:49,040 --> 00:04:51,542 You kidding? Just give us a minute. 62 00:04:51,709 --> 00:04:54,212 Been so missing my bro. 63 00:04:54,379 --> 00:04:56,839 We're quite unimpressed with the Bugle. 64 00:04:57,006 --> 00:05:01,552 They haven't run our big scoop yet, so... 65 00:05:01,719 --> 00:05:06,099 I don't really care what impresses you these days, bro. 66 00:05:09,227 --> 00:05:11,729 But you will. 67 00:05:11,896 --> 00:05:14,774 - So bus or subway-- - There he is. 68 00:05:14,941 --> 00:05:16,442 - Hey, smile, Spidey. - Is it true? 69 00:05:16,609 --> 00:05:18,903 - Are you Spider-Man? - Hey, sling us a web, Pete. 70 00:05:19,070 --> 00:05:21,864 They think you're Spider-Man? 71 00:05:23,241 --> 00:05:25,326 - I'm sorry. - Can you prove you're not Spidey? 72 00:05:25,493 --> 00:05:26,911 He)', Spidey, that your girl? 73 00:05:27,078 --> 00:05:29,288 Yo, babe, what's it like kissing a freak? 74 00:05:29,455 --> 00:05:31,833 - Let go of me. - Back off. 75 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:34,711 Hey, come on. Just a few more shots. 76 00:05:34,877 --> 00:05:35,920 This way. 77 00:05:36,087 --> 00:05:37,380 Hey, we might catch him webbing away. 78 00:05:37,547 --> 00:05:38,715 Hey! Where'd they go? 79 00:05:38,881 --> 00:05:41,050 - I know they came this way. - Keep looking. 80 00:05:41,592 --> 00:05:43,845 They can't have gotten far. 81 00:05:44,303 --> 00:05:47,306 Hey, does Spidey do invisible? 82 00:05:48,683 --> 00:05:50,560 Maybe they went in the student store. 83 00:05:50,727 --> 00:05:53,604 - Yeah. - Or the swim gym. 84 00:06:02,405 --> 00:06:05,283 Hello? Hey, Harry. 85 00:06:05,742 --> 00:06:07,035 Liz is there too? 86 00:06:07,201 --> 00:06:10,038 Yeah, sure, sure, we'll be there in a few minutes. 87 00:06:10,204 --> 00:06:11,831 Bye. 88 00:06:11,998 --> 00:06:13,499 I think they're gone. 89 00:06:13,666 --> 00:06:19,255 But given the circumstances, I'd better pass on the Spoon. 90 00:06:19,422 --> 00:06:23,760 Tell Liz that I'm sorry. And Harry. 91 00:06:23,926 --> 00:06:28,473 Yeah, me too. I mean, I will. 92 00:06:45,281 --> 00:06:47,116 Bro, I get why you're doing this to me... 93 00:06:47,283 --> 00:06:49,243 ...but don't you get how many other people you'll hurt? 94 00:06:49,911 --> 00:06:54,665 We know exactly how many people your secrets will hurt. 95 00:07:01,589 --> 00:07:05,593 And we can't wait to watch them all turn against you. 96 00:07:31,285 --> 00:07:33,412 - Who are you? - How many Spideys are there? 97 00:07:33,579 --> 00:07:37,125 - What are you doing to him? - Call us Venom. 98 00:07:37,291 --> 00:07:42,964 And all we want is to take off Spider-Man's mask. 99 00:07:45,299 --> 00:07:49,470 Is your nephew Spider-Man? 100 00:07:51,139 --> 00:07:52,974 Am I being punked? 101 00:07:53,975 --> 00:07:58,146 - And now, the moment of truth. - Sure. 102 00:07:58,312 --> 00:08:00,481 What say we get a close-up? 103 00:08:05,486 --> 00:08:06,821 That proves it. 104 00:08:06,988 --> 00:08:10,491 If he wasn't Parker, would he resist this much? 105 00:08:10,658 --> 00:08:11,784 Hey, the creep's got a point. 106 00:08:11,951 --> 00:08:14,078 - Yeah, show us your face. - Prove you're not Parker. 107 00:08:14,245 --> 00:08:15,955 Come on. Just because I'm not Parker... 108 00:08:16,122 --> 00:08:18,749 ...doesn't mean I'll reveal who I am. It's called a secret identity. 109 00:08:23,045 --> 00:08:25,089 Besides, Smiley here's a half-alien Symbiote! 110 00:08:25,256 --> 00:08:26,883 You can't trust those things. 111 00:08:27,049 --> 00:08:31,762 The spider doth protest too much, we thinks. 112 00:08:34,265 --> 00:08:37,852 Whoops, too hard. But stay tuned. 113 00:08:38,019 --> 00:08:41,647 We'll be right back with the unmasking! 114 00:08:45,693 --> 00:08:48,863 All right, all right, leave the boy alone. 115 00:08:49,030 --> 00:08:51,157 There he is. Do you think he's really Spidey? 116 00:08:51,324 --> 00:08:53,367 No, I do not. 117 00:08:59,248 --> 00:09:02,919 Perfect. Like you never left. 118 00:09:10,301 --> 00:09:12,511 Good to be home. 119 00:09:13,679 --> 00:09:17,266 Look, I've known Puny Parker since nursery school. 120 00:09:17,433 --> 00:09:20,144 Man, the dweeb spent sophomore year stuffed in his locker. 121 00:09:20,311 --> 00:09:23,231 Several students saw him in a Spider-Man costume. 122 00:09:23,397 --> 00:09:25,274 At the Halloween carnival. 123 00:09:25,441 --> 00:09:27,902 And he looked like a geek in footie pajamas! 124 00:09:28,069 --> 00:09:31,989 Anyone can suit up and pretend to be Spidey. 125 00:09:33,407 --> 00:09:35,576 And I can prove it. 126 00:09:37,745 --> 00:09:39,956 Hey, news losers. Here I am. 127 00:09:40,122 --> 00:09:41,707 - There he is. - What's with the crutches? 128 00:09:41,874 --> 00:09:43,584 Maybe that Venom injured him. 129 00:09:43,751 --> 00:09:46,379 I'm ready to reveal my true identity as... 130 00:09:46,545 --> 00:09:48,047 Not Parker. 131 00:09:48,422 --> 00:09:51,133 Hey, hey. web-head walking here. 132 00:09:51,300 --> 00:09:55,471 - You thinking what I'm thinking? - Yeah. Spidey's gimped up. 133 00:09:55,638 --> 00:09:58,182 We'll never have a better chance to take him down. 134 00:10:02,311 --> 00:10:03,938 Every time I swear I'm not Spidey... 135 00:10:04,105 --> 00:10:06,315 ...I'm lying to people I care about. 136 00:10:06,482 --> 00:10:09,527 Maybe I should just admit the truth. 137 00:10:16,033 --> 00:10:18,995 You've fought Spidey. Any insight on his identity? 138 00:10:19,161 --> 00:10:22,248 Nah, but I hope the Parker kid is Spider-Man. 139 00:10:22,415 --> 00:10:28,713 Believe me, every guy in the joint would know what to do with that info. 140 00:10:29,630 --> 00:10:31,090 Back off! 141 00:10:35,261 --> 00:10:37,930 Should've stood in bed, web-stinker. 142 00:10:39,932 --> 00:10:42,685 Web-stinker? Really? That's your A material? 143 00:10:43,436 --> 00:10:46,564 This guy's a fake. That's the real Spidey. 144 00:10:47,148 --> 00:10:49,442 The brains of the outfit. 145 00:10:50,109 --> 00:10:51,277 Hold this for me, genius. 146 00:10:52,194 --> 00:10:53,779 Hey! 147 00:11:03,706 --> 00:11:05,416 Man. 148 00:11:07,793 --> 00:11:10,254 See? Anyone can pretend to be Spidey... 149 00:11:10,421 --> 00:11:11,881 ...and you guys will eat it up. 150 00:11:12,048 --> 00:11:14,383 But there's only one genuine article. 151 00:11:14,550 --> 00:11:18,346 - You mean Peter Parker? - Yeah. No! This guy! 152 00:11:18,512 --> 00:11:21,807 He's my biggest fan. Which is sad, really. 153 00:11:21,974 --> 00:11:23,517 We'll show you sad. 154 00:11:27,271 --> 00:11:31,317 A sad little masked superhero... 155 00:11:31,484 --> 00:11:35,946 ...soon to have no mask and no super. 156 00:11:36,113 --> 00:11:39,784 Recognise this? Gene cleanser. 157 00:11:39,950 --> 00:11:44,914 After your identity's revealed, we'll pour it down your throat. 158 00:11:45,081 --> 00:11:47,291 Then we'll sit back and laugh... 159 00:11:47,458 --> 00:11:52,004 ...while all your enemies attack Peter Parker. 160 00:11:53,089 --> 00:11:56,967 Leaving you powerless to defend yourself... 161 00:11:57,134 --> 00:11:59,512 ...or the ones you love. 162 00:12:03,015 --> 00:12:05,768 So they tell me you and Pete go way back. 163 00:12:05,935 --> 00:12:08,646 Yeah, we're like brothers. 164 00:12:08,813 --> 00:12:14,902 Should've seen it sooner, Peter Parker is Spider-Man. 165 00:12:26,747 --> 00:12:28,707 This is gold. 166 00:13:23,137 --> 00:13:25,473 What are those supposed to do? 167 00:13:25,639 --> 00:13:30,019 - Well, they're supposed to hurt. - Right idea. Wrong calibre. 168 00:14:34,166 --> 00:14:35,417 No. 169 00:14:35,584 --> 00:14:37,044 Well, well. 170 00:14:37,586 --> 00:14:40,297 All our favourite playthings are here. 171 00:14:45,177 --> 00:14:48,514 - One word, evacuate! - Move along, girls. 172 00:14:49,306 --> 00:14:50,349 Now, Miss Stacy. 173 00:14:54,812 --> 00:14:56,564 Tasty. 174 00:15:30,514 --> 00:15:32,474 Proceed quickly. 175 00:15:40,357 --> 00:15:43,193 You really think you can hurt us with that? 176 00:15:43,360 --> 00:15:44,570 Kind of. 177 00:15:54,163 --> 00:15:57,958 That was unpleasant. 178 00:15:58,125 --> 00:15:59,418 Oh, great. Now he's mad. 179 00:16:07,176 --> 00:16:08,969 Thanks. I'll get out of your way now. 180 00:16:51,929 --> 00:16:54,515 You never could score a basket to save your life. 181 00:16:54,682 --> 00:16:56,183 Just not used to being the ball. 182 00:16:59,853 --> 00:17:03,941 Stupid reporters still think Puny Parker's Spidey. 183 00:17:15,994 --> 00:17:18,956 Open wide. 184 00:17:19,707 --> 00:17:21,333 Don't be a baby. 185 00:17:21,500 --> 00:17:23,961 It's time to take your medicine. 186 00:17:24,128 --> 00:17:27,256 Hey, dufus! You got the wrong spider! 187 00:17:27,423 --> 00:17:29,383 Please, you're not fooling-- 188 00:17:33,512 --> 00:17:37,349 - Thanks. You did good. Now, book. - Right. Booking. 189 00:17:40,686 --> 00:17:43,856 We'll take that cleanser now. 190 00:17:44,022 --> 00:17:45,983 Whatever you say, bro. 191 00:18:09,131 --> 00:18:10,174 No! 192 00:18:15,596 --> 00:18:18,307 You can't reject me now. 193 00:18:30,694 --> 00:18:32,321 Don't leave me. 194 00:18:36,617 --> 00:18:37,659 It got away. 195 00:18:39,453 --> 00:18:42,039 Help me get it back. Please! 196 00:18:42,206 --> 00:18:44,208 Eddie, Eddie, it's over. 197 00:18:44,374 --> 00:18:46,502 You're free. You can stop this. 198 00:18:46,668 --> 00:18:50,005 - Stop hating. - Can't. 199 00:18:50,672 --> 00:18:55,594 It only loves me for the hate. 200 00:19:02,142 --> 00:19:04,228 It'll come back. 201 00:19:04,394 --> 00:19:07,815 You'll see. We're Venom! 202 00:19:07,981 --> 00:19:11,860 - And we'll destroy Spider-Man yet! - Brock's lost it. 203 00:19:12,027 --> 00:19:13,946 Venom's like twice his size. 204 00:19:14,112 --> 00:19:15,155 Hey, did I mention... 205 00:19:15,322 --> 00:19:17,991 ...I received a personal thank you from Spidey himself? 206 00:19:18,158 --> 00:19:20,035 - You mean, Pete? - Yeah. No. 207 00:19:20,202 --> 00:19:21,411 Mr. Thompson. 208 00:19:21,578 --> 00:19:23,956 I was having a spot of tea in the faculty lounge... 209 00:19:24,122 --> 00:19:25,958 ...when who should appear on the telly... 210 00:19:26,124 --> 00:19:30,212 ...but a young man in a spidery sort of costume and crutches. 211 00:19:32,005 --> 00:19:34,842 - Yeah? - I had no idea... 212 00:19:35,008 --> 00:19:39,638 ...you had such hidden talents. So I have reconsidered your request. 213 00:19:39,805 --> 00:19:44,351 I'd like to offer you the part of Nick Bottom in our play. 214 00:19:44,518 --> 00:19:46,687 Nick? He's the hero, right? 215 00:19:46,854 --> 00:19:49,773 Oh, he's quite essential, to be sure. 216 00:19:49,940 --> 00:19:53,151 Coach, you got yourself a star. 217 00:19:54,278 --> 00:19:58,699 So maybe now, we can score some private rehearsal time. 218 00:19:58,866 --> 00:20:01,535 I don't think you'll be needing much rehearsal. 219 00:20:01,702 --> 00:20:05,706 You just agreed to play Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream. 220 00:20:05,873 --> 00:20:08,333 Trust me, you have that role nailed. 221 00:20:09,126 --> 00:20:11,211 You know I do. 222 00:20:15,048 --> 00:20:16,925 We're missing a vial of gene cleanser. 223 00:20:18,218 --> 00:20:21,847 I feel I have no choice. Security has been... 224 00:20:22,014 --> 00:20:24,516 Well, abysmal under your watch. 225 00:20:24,683 --> 00:20:26,268 I'm asking the university board... 226 00:20:26,435 --> 00:20:28,979 ...to turn over day-to-day management of the lab to me. 227 00:20:29,146 --> 00:20:30,981 But Curt built this lab. 228 00:20:31,148 --> 00:20:33,692 - You can't-- - I'm sorry. But I can. 229 00:20:38,405 --> 00:20:40,282 I just have two questions for you, Betty. 230 00:20:40,449 --> 00:20:42,367 Do you think Peter Parker is Spider-Man? 231 00:20:42,534 --> 00:20:45,871 And would you go outwith me Saturday night? 232 00:20:46,038 --> 00:20:47,873 Lee! You've got exactly eight seconds... 233 00:20:48,040 --> 00:20:49,499 ...to show me what you've got on the web-head! 234 00:20:50,334 --> 00:20:53,253 So that Thompson kid told me about Pete being at the Halloween carnival. 235 00:20:53,420 --> 00:20:56,089 So I dug up the security footage. Okay, pause. 236 00:20:56,256 --> 00:20:57,841 This is where the rumor must have started... 237 00:20:58,008 --> 00:20:59,843 ...but come on. I mean, would the real Spidey... 238 00:21:00,010 --> 00:21:02,304 -...ever show his face in public? - Thank you. 239 00:21:02,804 --> 00:21:07,601 And thank you, Flash. That's two I owe you. 240 00:21:13,440 --> 00:21:17,819 Innocent, but still at large. Guess you can't win them all. 241 00:21:28,205 --> 00:21:32,584 I once thought his whole masked vigilante thing was problematic. 242 00:21:32,751 --> 00:21:34,002 But I've come to realise... 243 00:21:34,169 --> 00:21:36,922 ...that if Spider-Man's true identity was revealed... 244 00:21:37,089 --> 00:21:40,592 ...everyone he cared about would be in constant danger. 245 00:21:40,759 --> 00:21:43,804 Maybe a man in a mask doesn't have something to hide... 246 00:21:43,971 --> 00:21:46,264 ...but something to protect. 247 00:21:46,431 --> 00:21:47,683 Wouldn't you agree? 248 00:21:49,977 --> 00:21:51,019 Yes, sir.