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Someone once asked me what universe this was.

A strange question that stuck with me all these years later.

All I could say for sure was it was the only one I knew of.

And that was as true then as it is now.

Am I an extraordinary man?

Yes.

Am I an ordinary man?

Yes.

I'm both.

I'm neither.

But aren't we all?

New York.

I grew up in this city.

I learned to fight in this city.

And I fell in love in this city.

A mistake I'll never make again.

I used to be the spider.

This city's hero.

Always on guard. Always ready to swoop in and save the day.

We were going to be married in the spring.

I even bought a ring to make it official.

A ring I never had the chance to give her.

Ruby once told me that with great power comes great responsibility.

Well, she was the greatest responsibility I ever had.

And I failed her.

The spider failed her.

After that, I didn't want the power or the responsibility.

So I went back to being just an ordinary man.

That was five years ago.

The color's fading from the photograph I could tell the story But still you

wouldn't know the half This love was brought to life from shards of glass

When you kiss me there's a shifting in the sepia tone Can't escape the madness,

baby, madness is a Run away but something pulls me back into it Lately

I've been staring at a broken mirror Needing someone to come

What do you think?

I think you got a bingo.

Say, you're kind of handsome.

Now I'm questioning your eyesight.

Funny you do.

So you got a wife?

No.

Shame. I got a husband.

Not that it's ever stopped me from having a good time. Know what I mean?

You got a decent idea.

When your husband gets the same idea, tell him to give me a call.

Okay. Excuse me, sir.

Sir!

You got your head. Thank you.

You keep following me, it won't end the way you want it to.

It never does.

Addison!

Sorry, pal.

Hey, don't do it, Addison.

I'm as liable to shoot you as I am to give chase.

Sir, you really shouldn't... Where do they go?

Which way?

I tried to warn you.

What?

Whoa.

Now you're gonna burn.

Oh my God!

Huh.

Okay.

That man was completely on fire.

I've never seen such a thing.

Should have known it was fishy. They offered me 50 bucks to track down the

nobody. Who hired you? Guy named Winston?

Yeah. Bastard only offered me 30.

I need a drink. You?

Sure. Nothing too fancy. All I got is three bucks.

Come on, Donegal.

I know a joint.

Might even have a girl for you. If you like train racks.

Oh, I must.

Because I keep Mary in the...

Morning.

It was.

Now it's a mediocre afternoon headed towards a lousy evening.

Coffee? Got anything a little harder?

That's what I keep asking my husband.

You can just pour it right in. That's just it. You really can't. Any calls?

Well, to receive calls, you gotta pay my bail.

Till then, that's just a paperweight.

How'd it go with Addison?

Oh, wow.

That well, huh?

Addison's dead.

You? No, some other guy.

This goddamn city.

You open? Yes!

I tried calling, but it didn't seem to go through. Mr. Riley believes that

business is better connected face-to-face.

Wouldn't you agree, Mr... Carmody.

Right this way, Mr. Carmody.

It's about my wife.

You a rich man, Mr. Carmody?

No. Not particularly.

Possessed of a keen wit, then.

Huh?

Look, I heard my wife on the phone this afternoon. She's going to meet the so

-and-so at 8 o'clock tonight.

I haven't got the address. Look, look, look.

I do love a client who comes prepared.

So you'll do it. You'll take the case.

Okay, Carmody, my rate's $10 a day, plus... But you'll get pictures, right?

Because without pictures, it's basically just a he-said-she-said situation.

I'm sure your suspicions are unfounded, Mr. Carmody, but if it comes to it,

don't you fret. Benson is a photographer.

Never miss a shot.

Ten dollars a day. Plus expenses.

Jan will get your info in a small retainer. Come back the day after

tomorrow, and I'll give you what you want.

Thank you.

Come on, Mr. Carmody, let's get that info in that retainer, huh?

Sorry I'm late. I was chasing a story.

Some other mobster is finally making a move on Silvermane. Burned down his

mansion a couple of nights ago. Killed six of his men, and somehow the old

bastard escaped.

I think Finn Burn likes being called Silvermane. Thinks it speaks to gravitas

and longevity.

I would get that, Rich. You call me anything you want. That's a used pickle.

So what you hiding over there, another cheating spouse?

Thought you said you weren't going to take those anymore. I haven't paid Janet

in months. Beggars can't be choosers. Says the man who has chosen to be a

beggar. For Christ's sakes, man. Probably not today, okay? Not again.

Have you seen it out there?

The city's a mess.

Ever since the spider disappeared, Silvermane's got the city by the throat.

Crime is out of control, and the police are completely in his pocket.

Now the people, the people could use a hero.

I hope they find someone.

You used to be. I know who I used to be.

And I know who I am now.

There's always gonna be another Silvermane, Robbie.

There's no point in fighting it.

I can't help but wonder what Ruby would think if she heard you talking like

that.

Ruby's been dead a long time.

I don't care what you think anymore.

Hey, Frankie, you're out early today.

Hey, Riley, how you doing?

You know, I've been practicing my pocket flicks.

Oh, yeah? How's that going?

So what's this proposition you got for me? You left a man dead last night.

Feels like that could be trouble coming down the tracks or an opportunity worth

pursuing. Either way, I think we should know more about who hired us and why

they wanted him so bad.

So you got a plan?

Kinda. Can you be sober by 9 a.m. tomorrow?

Oh, hi, handsome.

Long time no see.

By the morning?

Sure.

Get your evening edition.

Silvermane survives in skivvies.

Thank you, sir.

Hot off the presses.

Silvermane survives in skivvies. Ever since the spider disappeared.

Silvermane has had a chokehold on this city, murdering anyone that gets in his

way. But one brave soul tried to free us from the mobster's reign of terror,

setting fire to Silvermane's mansion while he was asleep upstairs.

But he failed to kill the old bastard, so brace yourself for a bloody rampage

from Silvermane and his ghouls.

If only the spider were here to save us from the madness.

Damn, Robbie.

Give it a rest, would you?

Evening, sir.

How can I help you? I got a delivery for Boris Karloff.

Sorry, but Karloff don't live here. Oh, sure he does.

He might be listed under his stage name.

Uh, Stein, Frank, and Stein.

All right, don't bother. I'll see myself out.

Young.

Get off of me!

What the hell?

You alright?

I'm late.

Morning, Winston.

Care for a cup of coffee or maybe some tea?

Or do you just want to order both and see which one comes first?

Save your breath, Riley.

You told me you know where Addison is, so take your money and talk.

Actually, the price has gone up.

Excuse me?

The other PI you hired told me you offered him 50, so I'm not telling you

for a penny less than 200.

Cute.

But give me one good reason I shouldn't plug you.

How about 38 reasons?

It's actually a 32, but I doubt your organs will know the difference.

Now, a guy like you in a suit like that, you didn't cook this up on your own. So,

why don't you go back to whoever it is that sent you and find me $200.

And then I'll tell you where Addison is. And I'll keep the 30 as a tip.

Janet will keep the 30 as a tip.

Cute.

Real cute.

Funny. Guy burns down my house, tries to kill me, makes me feel young again.

Did Riley tell you where Addison is?

A shakedown.

He won't tell me where Addison is unless he gets more cash.

Pay him whatever he wants.

The boys are convinced Addison's got some kind of powers.

If he does, I want to talk to him.

Do whatever it takes.

Find Addison.

Hot damn, can you believe our luck?

Sadly, yes.

Stepping into a steaming pile of dog shit is kind of my specialty.

Are you daft? Burns the deepest pockets in New York. We're the only ones who

know Addison's dead. We could ask for a thousand now. Take down Silvermane? It's

an idea. Thing is, I've got this crazy preference for being alive.

You do what you want. I'm leaving this one alone.

You're a coward, Riley.

Fortune favors the bold.

Look how poor I am.

I'm in here.

How'd that go?

Dead end.

How about this?

Uh, interesting.

You got some great shots.

I couldn't resist.

I do have one question, though.

Am I crazy, or is that the goddamn mayor of New York?

I believe in you, the hard-working man trying to earn a decent living. I

believe in you, the dedicated woman.

Our city has hit hard times.

We've lost our heroes.

It feels like no one is coming to help us, but I believe we can be our own

heroes. You sure she didn't meet up with anybody?

Like I said, your wife was alone the entire night.

Well, what about 8 p.m.? The Red Cliff, what was that all about? Come on,

Carmody, smile. This is great news. I know, I know. I get it.

Marriage can be a terrifying endeavor.

Opening yourself up to another person like that, making yourself vulnerable. I

don't even feel good about taking your money.

Really? Yeah. Go home, Carmody. You have a beautiful and loyal wife. You know how

loyal...

You're a very lucky man. Now go home.

We needed that money.

I don't know if you're aware, but there's a depression going on. I'm

aware, but whatever that was, I want nothing to do with it. Who do you think

he was? Who knows? Someone trying to smear the mayor. And that woman, she's

not Mrs.

Carmody. Then who the hell is she? The only thing I can say with any certainty

is she isn't married to that syphilitic walrus.

Another headache, huh?

That six cents thing?

Well, you should listen to it.

Long as I've known you, it's never sued you wrong. I'd love to. Trouble is, I'm

not currently sure what it's trying to tell me.

Hang on.

Oh, I can hear it.

It's saying, pay your secretary, except you can't, because you just gave away

the only money we made all month. You're at the top of my list. Yeah, you better

do something about it soon.

I just interviewed for a sales position at Gimble's.

Blame my husband. He has this annoying habit of demanding food on a daily

basis.

What about selling the photographs to the woman?

You want to steer clear of the mayor? That's fine.

But maybe there's still some cash to be had.

Blackmail, huh?

It's not a terrible idea.

It's not a good idea, but it's not a terrible idea.

Yeah, I should sure not. She had me covered in whipped cream all the way up

to here.

I'll allow you to do anything to get the story.

Jesus, you look like shit.

More than usual is what I'm saying. Nice to see you too.

What's so important that you couldn't wait until I was back downtown?

Any chance you know who this is?

You must be joking.

Oh, that's Cat Hardy.

Back in the day, you wouldn't have had to ask.

Five minutes.

Sure, three.

What are you looking for anyway?

Some poor sap got knocked off a few nights ago.

Friend gave me a tip something's off with the body.

Might be a story in it.

Say, uh, you might want to look away?

Any idea where I can find this Cat Hardy lady?

Oh, yeah.

Now, she is the star attraction over at the alcove.

Huh. That is weird.

Say, does this look like a guy who died in a fire to you?

No, but he sure as hell did.

I was there.

And? They ID him yet?

James Addison.

Shit.

So if they know, the cops will know, and then Silvermane will know that Donegal

is trying to rip him off.

Do me a favor. Hold off on printing that. I want to warn a friend before he

gets himself killed.

What? It's just a migraine.

What's going on, Ben?

Does this guy have superpowers?

Is he like you?

Forget about it, Robbie.

He's dead.

Did Donovan say when he'd be back? He didn't say shit.

That's what I told the other fellas, and that's what I'm telling you. If he comes

in, tell him to meet Ben Reilly at the alcove, 9 p.m.

Tell him it's important.

Old-fashioned.

Ladies and gentlemen, Kat Hardy.

Stars shining bright above you.

Night breezes seem to whisper

I love you.

Birds singing in the sycamore trees.

Dream.

Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me While

I'm alone and blue as can be Dream a little dream of

me Sweet dreams till sunbeams find

you Sweet

saying things from the dead of night till the morning dew from the black and

white to the colorful if i'm not them i'll fail dreamy in a bowl make a

beautiful

Where the hell are you at?

Wake him up.

That ain't gonna be so easy.

He's dead.

Told you I had a killer right.

Sorry, boss.

Even friend, I'm not interested in revenge or retribution, so I'm going to

make this quick, okay?

Now there's nothing to cry about.

I'd just like to hear where Addison is.

Do you know?

Do you know?

I shot him dead.

He had some kind of crazy power as he burst into flames.

What about the name of the man who hired Addison to kill me?

I don't know.

Fair enough.

Go to the morgue.

Make sure Addison is really dead.

Bring me the other private dick.

Riley, you don't know any more than this guy.

He's got nothing to worry about then, does he?

Do you mind?

Please.

I loved your performance.

Thanks, doll.

Is there somewhere we can talk?

Here suits me.

It's business.

I wasn't aware we had any, Mr... Riley.

I concerned your trip to the Red Cliff last night.

Flint?

I'm trying to help you.

Mr. Riley, I'd like you to meet my friend Flint Marco.

He's... A gorilla?

Do you mind?

The ape speaks.

Incredible. I thought you might find that useful.

Everything okay, Miss Hardy? Yes.

Mr. Riley's a very nice man, but he was just about to leave. Who told you that?

That you were leaving?

That I'm nice.

Just a hunch.

Maybe you can confirm it by leaving without messing up Flynn's tie.

He really struggles with the double Windsor, and I just painted my nails.

Sharpen him, too.

And don't trouble yourself, Flynn. I'm happy to make my exit without either of

your fists busting my eye sockets. Take another look at that, and perhaps

tomorrow we can discuss the price of the negatives over lunch.

I might even pay, seeing as I'm such a nice guy.

I suppose you think you're pretty clever. Well, actually, most days I

think I should just stick my head in the oven and get it over with. What's

stopping you? Simple.

I'm a coward.

got some change for 100 orphan boy you got a tail white suit sure do mister

thanks

Some view up here.

You can see the lights all the way from Jersey.

I like those negatives, please.

Cutting right to it, huh?

You don't even want to catch your breath?

Mister, despite what I do for a living, I really don't enjoy hurting people.

Then don't.

I know a terrific hamburger joint. Open all night. Let's sit.

Talk it over.

So you're not hungry.

How about a drink?

Last chance.

Opium.

Why be stubborn?

One way or another?

You're gonna give me those negatives.

It doesn't have to be like this. You're right. Stop punching me.

The negatives.

I drop you.

Well, the thing is, I'm not really scared of heights.

Plant?

Are you okay?

What happened?

What the hell is this?

Just leave us alone, please.

You're the negatives.

On the house.

I can't believe you gave her the negatives. And for free.

Don't you think you're overreacting? No, Ben.

This is what reacting looks like. It's the physical response to a stimulus you

just haven't felt in half a decade. That's actually my lamp. My aunt gave it

to me. You're afraid of the mob? Sure. Don't want to piss off the mayor? Fine.

But a lounge singer?

I told you there were extenuating circumstances. I have given you so much

room. Airplanes have less runway. But at a certain point, when someone tells you

what they are... You have to listen. Then what is he?

Retired.

Cat Hardy.

Meet my secretary, Janet Ruiz. Ex-secretary. I just quit.

Shame. I came here to offer him a job.

My friend Flint, the one you met last night, he's disappeared.

$50 retainer up front, then it's 10 a day plus expenses.

my friend flint the one you met last night he's disappeared he

turned into sam right it just seems like kind of like a big deal you're an

investigator investigate

she is hiding

something you know sometimes i think you forget i do this for a living come on

what the hell is going on I can't get into it right now.

Suddenly you're not the only guy in New York with powers and you can't get into

it right now.

The spider appears to have forgotten who runs this town.

We've got a fight coming.

I want you to help me.

We have an army nobody can stop.

This is the best damn show in town.

What about the spider?

The spider?

Yeah, what?

Maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe the spider is a guy like anyone else. You ever think

about that?

Crime is out of control.

The city needs order.

You have a choice. You just have to make it.

Did you see that?

I kicked him in the kingdom.

This is a part of me I wish never existed.

Because with no power comes no responsibility.