Shocker and More Demons

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[Spidey calls Yuri.]

Spider-Man: Hey it's me. What's with the units heading down third?

Yuri Watanabe: Looks like our old friend Herman Schultz is at it again.

Spider-Man: Shocker. Didn't he just get paroled?

Yuri Watanabe: Yeah, well, guess it didn't take.

Spider-Man: No worries-- Herman's just a big cupcake. I'll have him back in Ryker's by bedtime. (he hung up) Just had dinner with my ex after saving her from masked criminals... and now I'm gonna go beat up a maniac who uses shock waves to rob people. What a perfectly normal life you have, Peter Parker.

[Spidey got a call from Dr. Octavius.]

Otto: Peter, I just want to make sure you haven't left any equipment you've built for your... friend... around the lab. It's no bother to me, but if the grant committee stops by again --

Spider-Man: Don't worry. Doc. I make a point not to leave anything there. But I know my "friend" appreciates you looking out for him. There's a lot of people who don't like him very much.

Otto: That buffoon Jameson and his audience of sheep? Please.

Otto: The people who do great things in this world are those who don't let bullies like him stand in their way. People like us!

Spider-Man: You said a mouthful, Doc. Take care.

"Why didn't he decide to take care?" Peter mumbled

[Spidey arrives at the scene of the robbery.]

Spider-Man: Hi, Herman.

Shocker: Seriously? Grr... (runs) Give it up. You're never gonna catch me.

Spider-Man: That's what you said last time.

Shocker: I don't wanna hurt you, it'll just slow me down.

"Feeling the love, Herman."

Spider-Man: Wow, that's... considerate. What's the money for, Herman?

Shocker: Why do you care?

Spider-Man: Actually, I don't. Just trying to make polite conversation...

Shocker: I'm done talking.

Spider-Man: But this could be so much more rewarding if we connected on an emotional level...

"Yeah, right."

Spider-Man: Wait, I forgot, you don't have any emotions. (he catches Shocker) Gotcha. Now let's talk.

Shocker: I said I'm...DONE...TALKING!

Spider-Man: Noted.

"He sure seems polite."

"I know, Herman is a polite young man."

"I was being sarcastic."

"But he can be."

"Like when?"

"One day in the future hopefully."

Spider-Man: Honestly Herman, why are you robbing again? You know the police are watching your every move. I mean, we all know you're kinda dumb, but I didn't think you were this dumb. You must be desperate. Which means you're not just stealing for yourself. You must be working with someone. Or for someone... You can tell me who it is now, or make me punch it out of you later. Your choice!

Shocker: I've said enough.

[Spidey defeats Shocker.]

Spider-Man: You know what Herman, you have like zero personality... but your suit is awesome. Can we talk design details? Maybe later.

"He still hasn't shared any type of details for his suit."

"Bummer, that would've looked awesome!" Miles said

"I know buddy, it would've." Peter said, pretending to cry

Yuri Watanabe: Good work, Spider-Man. Did you learn anything about his motive?

Spider-Man: I tried. But he's not very talkative. Plus, I think he hates me.

Yuri Watanabe: You have that effect on a lot of people.

"I wouldn't say a LOT of people but-"

"No, you do." Mary Jane interrupted.

"Do I have the effect on you?

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