The issue kicks off grounded in classic Peter Parker fashion—struggling with domestic life and attempting (and failing) to cook dinner in Aunt May’s kitchen. Peter aligns with the newly revamped, proactive Department of Damage Control, led by cyborg Agent Griffin. Ed McGuinness’s bold, dynamic art style shines during the energy-heavy fight sequences and character expressions. Spidey hopes this partnership will streamline post-battle cleanups across Manhattan and lighten his load. Symbie feels like a transparent corporate push to shoehorn a kid-friendly mascot into a flagship title for toy sales and animated show tie-ins, distracting from the main narrative flow.The team-up hits an immediate snag during a routine cleanup operation when Electro crashes the scene, causing high-voltage chaos and threatening to short-circuit Damage Control’s infrastructure.
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