Re: Ultimate Spider-Man 86 (spoiler)
E.Vi.L. said:
Oooh, say that again but with an Austrian accent!
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Can anyone tell me what was the deal with Silver Sable in the Ultimate Spider-Man game? So far, there has been no reference from Sable to any previous dealing with Spidey.
Behold my magical feats of pres-tid-dig-jation.............ah screw it.....
USM Video Game: Silver Sable Tie In
Or for those too lazy to click...
November 15, 2005 -
WARNING: This story contains spoilers from the USM videogame.
Activision's recent Ultimate Spider-Man videogame serves as a bridge between two comic-book storylines. The ultra-popular "Venom" storyline from the USM comics was a launching point for the game. The game's story, also written by Bendis, picks up the saga of Eddie Brock and the Venom suit three months after the events of the comic. With the release of USM #86 this week, things finally come full-circle. The new "Sable" story arc picks up where the game story left off, bringing the events of the game into comic-book continuity.
Not every comic-book fan has access to a videogame system or the skills needed to complete a game of moderate difficulty. Though Bendis has assured everyone that you won't need to have played the game to follow the new Silver Sable story arc, it still didn't seem right to let people wander into the comics shop on Wednesday completely unprepared. We highly recommend playing through the USM videogame. But, for those who can't or won't, here's a brief recap of the min plot points in the game. We won't be covering everything or in great detail, because gamers deserve some reward for their accomplishments.
In the Beginning
Ultimate Venom was first introduced in Ultimate Spider-Man #33-39. Originally an attempt to cure cancer "The Suit" was a project developed by Peter Parker and Eddie Brock's fathers. Both the Parkers and Brocks died in a mysterious plane crash years ago, leaving the two boys orphaned. But the fathers left their legacy behind. The Suit would soon posses Peter and later Eddie Brock. Spidey and Venom battled it out in the rain, with Venom seemingly destroyed. But as is often the case in comics, Venom wasn't gone for good.
Check out this detailed account of the first Venom story arc if you need more.
In the Game
The game leaps forward three months. Eddie Brock still carries the curse of the Venom Suit and is constantly battling to keep it under control. Unknown to Peter, he also carries a small amount of the suit in his bloodstream. This becomes painfully clear when Brock and Peter are near one another. Eddie suddenly has total control over the monster Venom and Peter finds that he can barely stand. The pieces of Venom want to be whole and will be by story's end.
Years ago, Trask Industries had tricked the elder Parker and Brock into signing over their formula. Little did they realize Trask wanted to turn "The Suit" into a weapon. Thought lost, the Venom suit has suddenly made a reappearance with Brock at the helm. Trask Industries wants its property back, seeing only dollar signs if it can find a way to tame this super-suit.
After running some "field tests" on Venom -- including sending Electro to battle the suit -- it's decided that Venom would make for the perfect military arsenal. Trask hires a mercenary, Silver Sable, to hunt down Venom. But Sable isn't the only one who gets involved in the act. Ultimate Beetle makes his debut after stealing a Trask vial labeled "Sandman." And Green Goblin even gets into the mix before Spidey takes him out and gets him back into SHIELD hands. Though these moments serve as points of interest, it is Sable who proves the true catalyst for the game's conclusion.
Sable notices that, for whatever reasons, Venom and Spider-Man appear linked. She uses Spider-Man to lure out Venom. This ends up backfiring, however, as Sable gets conked out by Venom. Spidey saves her ***, defeating Venom but passing out in the end. Sable awakens to find Spidey unconscious at her feet. Looks like she's gonna get a little bonus.
When Peter awakens he's in Trask's laboratory, where he's given a dose of venom. The result is unexpected -- Peter is transformed into a new version of Carnage. Peter, as Carnage, battles Venom. The fight ends with Venom fully absorbing ever last drop of The Suit from Peter Parker. Brock now has complete control over Mister V and Petey doesn't have to suffer those pesky little headaches.
Once again Spidey and Venom come to blows. Of course, the good guy wins, but Venom and Brock disappear. But just before the final credits can roll, Peter uncovers the secret file on his parents' death. In the file photo of the plane crash, a Venom can be seen. It appears this saga is far from over.
The New Story
Ultimate Spider-Man #86 picks up elements of the videogame story and brings Ultimate Silver Sable into the pages of the comic book. The three-issue arc isn't expected to star Venom, but should answer a couple of the questions raised in the game. It's more likely that the game and the new revelations about the Venom suit will play into "The Clone Saga" which leads into issue #100.