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When the Green Dragon sabotages Otto Octavius by fusing his mechanical arms to his body, the newly created Doctor Octopus must find a new power source while being pursued by Spectacular Spider-Man. Unaware that the Green Goblin is sabotaging the procedure, Dr. Otto Octavius is conducting another experiment with mechanical arms wirelessly linked to a chip installed in his brain. Following a loud explosion, the chip disappears, and left in its place is a true megalomaniac: Doctor Octopus. But there's just one problem. Because the power source fueling his arms was only designed to last for a few days, "Doc Ock" needs something more permanent. Meanwhile, Gwen's worried about Harry, and she's even beginning to suspect that he's on something. While Harry denies it, Peter's too distracted by Doc Ock to heed Gwen's concerns. In reality, Harry's on something, but he has no regrets, having concluded that a few blackouts are a small price to pay.

Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Green Goblin, Spectator, Gwen Stacy, Sally Avril, Betty Brant, Hammerhead, Kenny "King" Kong, Ned Lee, Robbie Robertson, Randy Robertson, Flash Thompson, Dr. Otto Octavius/Dr. Octopus, Mary Jane Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Norman Osborn, L. Thompson Lincoln, Harry Osborn, Frederick Foswell, Liz Allan, Ted Twaki

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."