Bab 495: Peter's Drastic Change in Character
In his restless sleep, Peter furrowed his brow deeply. Learning that the true culprit behind his uncle's murder was still freely roaming the city had clearly dealt him a significant blow. The flames of revenge consumed him, with thoughts solely focused on apprehending the real killer and seeking justice for his uncle.
Understandably, both the audience and Peter himself were grappling with the unpredictability of life. People not only empathized with the sudden twists of fate but also criticized the incompetence of the authorities. The fact that they had wrongly identified the killer, fuels the public's anger.
In the video, Peter waited anxiously for any leads on the target. His lack of information left him sleepless, still clad in his Spider-Man suit, ready to rush at the first sign of news.
In his dreams, Peter revisited the scene of his uncle's tragic demise. Uncle Ben lay helpless in a pool of blood, seemingly reproaching and blaming Peter for not avenging him sooner – questioning how one could mistake the real criminal even in a murder case.
Peter's brow furrowed even more as venom silently crept from under the bed, gradually climbing onto him and swiftly spreading, turning his red suit into a shade of black.
In an instant, the red Spiderman suit transformed into a pitch-black Spiderman suit.
"Well, I have to admit, this black Spider-Man suit looks pretty cool," joked Gordon, winking at Peter. "It's getting close to Batman's style."
Peter widened his eyes, shaking his head. "I still prefer red. Black makes me look like a villain... Uh, Mr. Wayne, not that I'm saying you, I just..."
Bruce rolled his eyes, interrupting him. "I can see that this extraterrestrial organism seems to sense your emotional changes and attaches itself to you."
Arthur chuckled, "I never thought there would actually be extraterrestrial beings. The world seems more interesting than I imagined."
Peter didn't find this thing amusing; the black Spider-Man suit seemed to symbolize a descent into darkness. The term "Villain" fits the black Spiderman suit perfectly.
In the video, when Peter regained consciousness, he was astonished to find himself not in the rented room but amidst towering buildings outside. Not only had his suit color changed from red to black, but his abilities and physical qualities had also enhanced and altered, influencing his state of mind.
If the previous Spider-Man stayed confined indoors, the black suit was like opening a window, revealing more scenery. It felt odd, making him swing between skyscrapers like Tarzan in the deep night.
Yet, did this transformation turn Spider-Man into a villain?
Many viewers thought Spider-Man black suit was cooler, altering the spider's demeanor and making him different from the previously awkward and obedient boy.
However, Peter took the symbiote venom to Dr. Connors at school for analysis. Unfortunately, the one-armed Dr. Connors specialized in physics, not biology, and couldn't provide conclusive findings. He warned Peter that the venom had parasitic traits, advising him to stay away; once infected, it wouldn't be easy to get rid of.
Upon returning home, Peter sealed the black Spider-Man suit in a box. Yet, upon learning about Flint Marko, he hesitated and ultimately wore the black suit.
He swiftly arrived at the scene and found Flint Marko robbing a bank. Peter, now the black-suit Spider-Man, traced the scattered gravel, following the sewer pipes where Flint escaped.
As Spider-Man was about to pursue, photographer Eddie rushed in. Knowing that such incidents would attract Spider-Man, he quickly arrived, realizing this would be excellent material. He approached to capture Spider-Man's images.
Muttering, "This is the exclusive news I need, faster than Parker in reporting. Hey buddy, strike your signature web-shooting pose."
Spider-Man indeed shot webs, not for posing but to knock Eddie's camera away, adding, "Goodbye, idiot!" He then leaped into the sewer.
Eddie was stunned; he didn't expect Spider-Man to become so aggressive. Spider-Man seemed like a different person compared to the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man he knew.
Bruce commented, "Undoubtedly, after the symbiote symbiosis, it amplifies the darkness within you. The future you in the videos seems to dislike Eddie quite a bit."
Peter scratched his head, admitting, "Yes, even as a viewer, I'm not a fan of him in that state... But the normal me would never do that."
Arthur grinned, "Don't be afraid, Peter. I think this Spider-Man is better. Your normal self seems a bit weak. Understand? Don't look at me like that; think of Batman. His style is not as feeble as yours."
For Batman, destroying a reporter's camera might be trivial, but for Spider-Man, it carries a different weight.
In the subsequent video, Spiderman indeed became more ruthless. After pursuing Flint, they engaged in a fierce battle. The fighting style was intense, every move deadly, and at one point, he even pressed Flint against a speeding train.
Had Flint not possessed the ability to transform into sand, he would have been reduced to minced meat.
In the past, even if Peter harbored resentment, his combat style wouldn't be as brutal as now. However, Flint's sand transformation proves to be a potent defense, nearly impervious to most physical attacks.
Spiderman struggled to subdue him, unable to overcome him even when pressed to the ground. It wasn't until he knocked Flint into a puddle that he discovered the Sandman's weakness – a fear of water.
Upon realizing this vulnerability, Spiderman took swift action. Without uttering a word, he kicked a nearby water storage pipe, allowing the water to rush directly towards Flint, who could no longer evade damage as the sand condensed into a ball..
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