Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (PS5) NO OPEN SPOILERS

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When the story opens, MJ and Peter are back from Symkaria, and MJ has just finished her first book, "Perilous: A Journey Into War-Torn Symkaria." But unfortunately, sales aren't going well, and she's been forced to go on J. Jonah Jameson's "Just The Facts" podcast to try and drum up support for her book. As their ideologies clash and the interview starts to go south, the Spider-Men literally crash the interview while fighting The Tarantula (a familiar face from Spider-Geddon #0). Miles and Peter wrap up the Tarantula, which also wraps up MJ's disastrous interview.

As the story continues, we see several worlds colliding in the lives of Miles, Peter, and MJ. Miles, a student at Brooklyn Visions Academy, sees all of his friends solidifying their plans for college—but he is feeling left out. He's been so focused on other things; he hasn't had time to think about the future. There are plenty of directions he could go but trying to pick the 'right' one is overwhelming and paralyzing.

Meanwhile, Peter is back in Queens, living in the house he grew up in. But he's drowning in bills. May had mortgaged the house to keep F.E.A.S.T. running during the events of Marvel's Spider-Man, and now Peter is left with the responsibility of finding a new job in order to make the payments. MJ would make a perfect housemate to help with the mortgage, but she needs to stay in the city for her job as an associate editor at the Daily Bugle. At least that's what she tells Peter. There is unspoken tension between them, as both struggle to take the next step in their relationship.

On top of all that, there's a new gang in town, and they appear to be using…magic? Our heroes work together to track down and confront members of this gang, using their super powers to uncover the gang's leader: The Hood! This new Super Villain appears to have supernatural abilities that defy mere webs and fists. While Miles, Peter, and MJ attempt to balance their responsibilities to the city, and each other, they keep coming back to one of the main themes of this action-packed issue: is magic real?
 

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The comic starts off with MJ and J. Jonah Jameson squaring off on a podcast. J. Jonah Jameson is interviewing MJ, asking questions about her failed book about war in Symkaria.

At the same time, Peter and Miles battle it out with long-time Spider-Villan, The Tarantula. The art direction used for The Tarantula comes from the 2018 Spider-Geddon storyline. It is high-tech armor similar to Doctor Octopus. He is quickly defeated and the trio head back to Peter’s.

At Peter’s house tension builds between Peter and MJ. When the topic of moving in together comes up, she shuts down and will not commit. Meanwhile, Miles talks about his struggles with picking a college that can support both science and music.

The Hood​

The three decide to walk and get some air, along the way they encounter a group of hooded car thieves. It is later discovered the group is using stolen tech from the now-deceased Tinkererworking under the name The Hood. The Hood is able to escape by using cloaking tech but Spider-Man, MJ, and Miles work together to track them down.

Using electronic webbing Spider-Man, MJ, and Miles are able to capture members of The Hood and get them to talk. MJ uncovers their massive crime spree while Miles and Peter hunt down their leader. They encounter a man in hiding with his ailing mother, trying to find a cure.

Spider-Man and Miles approach The Hood’s leader, and a battle ensues. The conflict ends shortly after it begins as the mother of The Hood’s leader passes away. Peter and Miles console the man, giving him time to grieve before they hand him over to the cops.

Tension on the Homefront​

MJ, Peter, and Miles are together again and Miles has decided to follow Peter’s footsteps in college and attend ESU where there is a Music Science program. Peter and MJ have patched things up but, they still have not moved in together.

The story ends with J. Jonah Jameson making a pitch to buy the failing Daily Bugle newspaper. The corporate conglomerate agrees to sell, and J. Jonah Jameson vows to teach keyboard warriors a lesson.

Dumb non-consequential comic, and the emphasis on MJ annoys me for her potential involvement in part 2
 

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