Arachnophilia: Your Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man

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Extra Info on the "Infamous" Spider-Man in the Alter M universe. The posts will likely be titled with what I'll arrogantly think are witty titles, but will likely be something boring or crass.

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When Peter was six years old his father and uncle were policemen. His mother was a forensics expert. His father, Richard, had only been a policeman for a few years, and Ben still called him a rookie. Though close in age, Ben is considered the veteran and has been a detective for about as long as Richard has been a policeman. Ben, noting the power he and others wield as police officers, said "The power invested in us in our positions should be held by those with a great understanding of responsibility." He often said some form of this to Peter and those under his wing. His mother, Mary, has been in forensics for a few years and has an obvious talent in the sciences. Aunt May is his doting, motherly aunt that babysits him often while his parents are away at work. She has tried to have children since her and Ben were married, but to no avail.


A few months after Peter turned six, he became an orphan. While Ben and Richard were investigating a serial killing, Mary found some vital evidence and went to meet Richard and Ben near one of the crime scenes. At the crime scene, all three were attacked. Mary was killed first by the shrapnel of a pipe bomb. Her body had blocked most of the blast from hitting Ben and Richard. However, some gunmen attacked the policemen and Ben was killed outright. Richard was critically wounded with a few bullets to the gut. While in the hospital, he makes May promise to take care of Peter.

When Peter was ten, May offically adopted him as her son, having been only a few years older than Mary. And like his parents, Peter began to show an aptitude for policework, but May forbade him from it, fearing she would lose him as well. However, she encouraged his academic abilities, especially of those in the sciences, which led to his invitation to the Weapon X program, when he was looking for a scholarship opportunity.

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The story of the death of Harry Osborn and the first blooding of the assassin, Spider-Man

12 years ago:
Peter's getting pushed around by by the football team. Harry Osborn, one of his only friends in highschool and the star quarterback, waves off the football players. He pulled Peter up off the floor, straightened out his shirt, and picked up and brushed off his books. "Petey, when ya gonna stand up for yourself?"
Peter looked up at him and shrugged, "When I grow several inches and start doing steroids, maybe then?"

Harry laughed, "Ah forget it, Petey, you'll be passing up those guys in no time. Believe me,they peaked last year, and with your smarts you'll be making millions and they'll be cleaning your gutters. I should know, it's all my dad talks about Parker this, and Parker that, 'Why can't you be more like Parker?' "

"Heh, does he realize I get beat up and bullied all the time?" Parker replied.

Harry put his arm around Peter, "No, buddy, I don't think he does."

Highschool Graduation:
Norman Osborn approached Peter, "Peter! There you are! Graduated a couple years early eh? Same time as my son, Harry. You read to come join Oscorp?"

Peter laughed nervously, "I'm not sure yet, Mr. Osborn, I've got a few offers to still consider."

"Nonsense. You won't have to move far from your aunt, and maybe you can teach Harry a thing or two about science." Norman replied, resting his hand on Parker's shoulder.

"Really, sir. I'm not sure where I want to go yet. And, no offence, but I'm not really interested in weapons," Peter replied as he weakly tries to slip away from Harry's father.

Something in Osborn's eyes changed, a fire and yet, a coldness that wasn't there a moment ago appeared that scared Peter so badly, he nearly shivered in the warm summer air. Osborn gripped Peter's shoulder tightly, "Now listen Parker, you better think about where you're going. You really want to leave your poor aunt alone? Why go work for a stranger when you have a company that cares about you? Think about it." Osborn walked briskly away as Peter rubbed his mashed shoulder. He decided right then and there not to work for a man like Osborn, building weapons, and he'd do whatever, work for whoever he could to get away from him.

During his time at Weapon X:
The phone rings, Harry answerrd, "Hello?"

Peter replied, Hey Harry, got a minute?"

"Petey, how are you buddy?"

"I met a girl. A redhead."

"That's great Petey."

"Yeah, she's gorgeous and smart, she's a model."

"Whoo-hoo, way to go Petey!"

"How are you Harry, how's working for your dad?"

"It's going great, I'm not much of a scientist, but I'm great at business, who knew?"

"That's awesome Harry, well I've got to go, duty calls, later."

In reality, Harry is depressed. His dad kicked him out of the business for messing up an extremely important deal. And they haven't spoken in months.

Sometime later:
Harry picked up the phone and Peter sounds distraught, "Harry, something's wrong here. She's not what I thought and they--Harry, I think they might kill me."

"Whoa, Petey slow down, who's not what? Who's trying to kill you?"

"They are Harry! The people I work fo---- Hey! let go of me! Harry! Heeelp!"

Harry went to his father for help, but Norman expressly forbid his son from getting involved with Weapon X. "I'll disown you and get rid of everything, the cars, the girls, the house, the money..everything, you hear me?" And yes, Harry heard him and obeyed because Harry liked cars, girls, and money.

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The story of A.I.M.'s defeat at the hands of Spider-Man.

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Backstory:
The Rhino, a man ________ who was picked up by authorities after robbing an elderly lady. He once was a strongman that fell onto hard times. He would hire himself to anyone, and had taken a small rise in usefulness and was even hired by the Kingpin a time or two.

During his last prison stay, his records were "lost" and he ws transferred to the Weapon X facility to undergo the genetic animal enhancements being performed there. He was enhanced with the qualities of a rhino; a tough hide, great strength, increased speed and endurance. He was even outfitted with a bone and metal horn.

He was continually being experimented with an tested on, to the point he couldn't take it anymore. Through brute tenacity, he escaped Weapon X.

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They sent their top agent, Spider-Man to bring him in or incapacitate him.