Description
THE CD IS USED LIKE NEW Spider-Man (Miles Morales) is a Black and Puerto Rican teenager and gifted artist from Brooklyn who gains spider-like powers after being bitten by a genetically modified spider. He balances his responsibilities as a superhero with his personal life and relationships, while possessing unique abilities including superhuman strength, agility, a spider-sense, camouflage/invisibility, and bio-electric "Venom" blasts. After the death of his father and the departure of his mentor Peter Parker, Miles takes on the mantle of Spider-Man to protect his community from new threats, such as a high-tech criminal army and a devious energy corporation.
Key characteristics:
Heritage:
A mixed-race teenager, Miles is of African-American and Puerto Rican descent.
Skills:
He is a gifted student, a skilled artist (particularly with graffiti), and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Powers & Abilities:
In addition to Peter Parker's standard spider powers, Miles possesses unique abilities:
Venom Blast: A bio-electric blast that can stun enemies and power up devices.
Camouflage/Invisibility: The ability to turn invisible.
Intellect & Technology: He is a tech-savvy individual who excels in the digital world and can use his powers to hack.
Mentorship:
Initially, Peter Parker trains Miles to control his new powers after he is bitten by a spider, and later becomes a mentor figure.
Family & Community:
Miles's mother is a community leader and candidate for City Council, and he strives to protect his beloved neighborhood of East Harlem.
Conflict:
He faces a power struggle in his city involving a villainous energy corporation (Roxxon) and a tech-based criminal organization (The Underground), and must balance his new life as a hero with his family and friendships.
Growth:
The story follows Miles as he learns what it means to be a hero, takes on new responsibilities, and makes his own unique Spider-Man persona.