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When the Sinister Six escape from prison with plans to take down Spectacular Spider-Man, they nearly succeed. But when Peter wakes up with no memory of the battle, it's clear that it wasn't him, but the Symbiote, who took down the Six. Upon escaping from the prison on Riker's Island, Dr. Octopus joins with the Vulture, Sandman, Rhino, Electro and Shocker and, as the Sinister Six, goes after Spectacular Spider-Man. The villainous sextet is too much for Spidey to handle alone, and despite having his power-enhancing black-Symbiote suit, he narrowly escapes. Seeking out the six again, Spectacular Spider-Man, who's always wisecracking through even the most dangerous of battles, becomes a silent black avenger who methodically takes them down one by one. In the morning paper, Peter sees pictures of Spectacular Spider-Man battling the Sinister Six- supposedly taken by him. Despite bruises that indicate he was there, Peter has no memory of the fight. For it seems that he slept through the battle, and that it wasn't Peter who defeated the Six after all, but, rather, the Symbiote wearing his body.

Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Dr. Otto Octavius/Dr. Octopus, J. Jonah Jameson, Adrian Toomes/Vulture, Alex O'Hirn/Rhino, George Stacy, Dilbert Trilby, Jean DeWolff, Montana/Shocker, Betty Brant, Flint Marko/Sandman, Hammerhead, Eddie Brock, Max Dillon/Electro, Dr. Ashley Kafka, Robbie Robertson, Fancy Dan, Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, Aunt May Parker

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."