Catalysts

As Peter and Mary Jane are a hit at the Fall Formal, the Green Goblin's attack on Fisk Industries calls for Spectacular Spider-Man to intervene. It's time for the Fall Formal where, upstaged by Peter's arrival with Mary Jane, Harry takes off in a huff. At OzCorp, Norman Osborn is burning the midnight oil when, in the wake of a sudden explosion, a mysterious masked figure- the Green Goblin- emerges to steal the "Goblin Glider." The Goblin's attack on the Big Man's operations in midtown are brought to Peter's attention when Jonah requests pictures of all the action, thus placing Spidey in the odd position of protecting his nemesis. But even though Spider-Man wins, in the end, the Goblin escapes.

Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson, Green Goblin, Punk, Dr. Otto Octavius, Flash Thompson, Gwen Stacy, Sally Avril, Betty Brant, Ned Lee, Kenny "King" Kong, Robbie Robertson, Randy Robertson, Mary Jane Watson, L. Thompson Lincoln/Tombstone, Principal Davis, Gloria Grant

Based on the Marvel Comics classic, this new animated series focuses on the education of Peter Parker as he encounters his greatest villains, falls for his greatest loves, and faces his most dire crises, all with lots of exciting Spider-Man action. The series begins four months after a spider bite left 16-year-old Peter Parker with the superpowers that have transformed him into Spectacular Spider-Man. Still upset over the death of his uncle Ben, Peter has been working through his grief by spending the entire summer vacation taking down everyday criminals. While he revels in battling muggers, thieves and carjackers, it hasn't been much of a challenge for Peter. And while it's all been fun and fulfulling, his life as a superhero undergoes a profound change once he goes toe-to-toe with his first real supervillain, the Vulture. Over 13 episodes, Peter faces a collection of rogues, such as the Lizard, Green Goblin, Kingpin and Venom, who all want to "teach that Spectacular Spider-Man a lesson!" In addition to such familiar locations as Peter's home in Forest Hills, Midtown Manhattan Magnet High School, the E.S.U. Laboratory and the Daily Bugle, the series features a host of classic Spider-Man characters, including May Parker, Dr. Otto Octavius, Harry Osborn, Gwen Stacy, Flash Thompson, Dr. Curtis Connors, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant, Eddie Brock and J. Jonah Jameson. As he does his best to balance the many pressures of life as a high school student with those of an emerging crime-fighter, Peter learns about love, life, family, friendship, and what it takes to translate great power to great responsibility - all in a way that young audiences can readily relate to. It's a hero's journey that has Peter growing up as he battles the forces of evil.

Working title of series: "The Amazing Spider-Man."