Spider-Man Officially Forgets What Comes With Great Power (Seriously)
Warning: contains spoilers for Amazing Spider-Man #87!
Marvel's Spider-Man has officially forgot the most important Spider-Man quote in the character's history — but it may not be his fault. The famous saying "With great power comes great responsibility" has found its way into numerous Spider-Man media, including comics, films, and video games, and even non-comic book readers are familiar with the adage. But in Amazing Spider-Man #87, Spider-Man has quite literally forgotten how to finish the quote.
While Peter Parker is recovering from a deadly radiation-based attack courtesy of the U-Foes, Peter's clone Ben Reilly takes over as New York's new Spider-Man. Employed by the Beyond Corporation, Ben has access to a new, high-tech suit with enhanced armor and radiation shielding, along with built-in microphones and bio-monitors to better communicate with and monitor Ben's status during fights. But Beyond exacts perhaps too much control over Ben, and he realizes as much during a debriefing.
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After being sent into battle against Otto Octavius, Doctor Octopus reveals that Ben was chosen to be Beyond's test subject because he's easy to manipulate. During a debriefing, Ben's superiors induce a «memory cascade», practically «resetting» Ben's mind (without actually removing the memories or leaving him a blank slate). Even though he's told precious few he's a clone, the Beyond staff knows. During a medical session, Ben is prompted by the nurse to finish the famous Spider-Man quote — but he can't remember the rest. «I don't get it. With great power there must also come what?»
Note that the nurse has repeated to Ben Reilly the original quote, not the
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