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A teenager is bit by a radioactively altered spider, and he finds himself gifted with the powers of a spider. However, he has lessons to learn before he becomes the Ultimate Spider-Man! Power and Responsibility is the first volume of the Ultimate Spider-Man series of graphic novels. Summary of the Book Peter Parker is a perfect geek. He’s a brilliant student, loves reading about technology, has few friends, and he is a complete idiot around the girl he likes. One day, during a school trip, he is bitten by a radioactive spider and he faints, only to awaken the next day to his usual life. However, he has no idea that he now has all the reflexes and powers of a spider. When a bully tries to hit him, he is able to maneuver out of harm’s way and break the guy’s arm with ease. He is chastised by his Uncle Ben for this act of violence, and he is reminded that with great power must come great responsibility. However, Peter wants none of this, so he decides to use his powers to make money. He takes part in a wrestling challenge match and wins with ease, toppling his giant opponent with flair, while managing to make wisecracks at the same time. He is soon dubbed Spider-Man for his antics, and the manager of the wrestling outfit gives him a suitable costume. However, when Peter lets a criminal escape without even trying to use his powers to stop him, he is about to learn the meaning of Uncle Ben’s lesson. He returns home to discover that his beloved Uncle has been murdered, and that the murderer is the same man he let go. With great power, he learns, there must come great responsibility. And thus is born the Ultimate Spider-Man! About Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is the widely recognized name of Marvel Worldwide Inc., an American publisher of comic books and related media. It is currently a part of The Walt Disney Company. Marvel originally began in 1939 as Timely Publications and was later known as Atlas Comics. Marvel’s roster of characters is well known around the world, especially characters such as Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk. Series Reading Order The Ultimate Spider-Man must face off a diabolical adversary, a super-powered creature that looks, and acts like a Goblin! Buy a copy of the next volume of the hit comics series today!