Stand User in Marvel Universe Chapter 837

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Previously on Stand User in Marvel Universe...
Despite Stark Industries' efforts, public opinion remains divided regarding Spider-Man's actions, with many accusing him of crimes and others defending him. Peter Parker struggles under the immense pressure, but finds strength in the support of those close to him. Later, while on patrol, Peter receives a disturbing text: MJ has been kidnapped and is being held hostage. He rushes to the abandoned toy factory where she is being kept, only to find himself trapped in a setup orchestrated by a man with a disfigured face, facing a hostile crowd. Peter offers to surrender in exchange for MJ's safety, but the criminals refuse.

Unable to contain himself any longer, the intense urge to end his foe began to overwhelm Peter. However, as he lunged towards four or five of the men, he abruptly halted. The enemy leader had ripped MJ’s clothing, exposing the bomb fastened to her waist.

“Do you still intend to go berserk?” The disfigured man tightly gripped MJ’s chin, his gaze fixed on Spider-Man with a wild intensity. “I can detonate this bomb at any moment. Naturally, you can attempt to disarm me and snatch the remote from my hand, but don’t hold me accountable if I accidentally press the button during the struggle!” the disfigured man declared icily.

Behind his mask, Peter’s face instantly turned ashen, the vivid image of MJ being blown to pieces flashing through his mind. He dared not entertain the notion that the bomb was a fake, unwilling to discover the truth.

Just as Peter wavered, uncertain of his next move, the portly man he had previously knocked down managed to rise. He swung an iron pipe towards Peter’s head. While Peter’s Spider-Sense allowed him to evade the strike, the disfigured man was displeased!

He slapped MJ, and a trickle of blood emerged from her mouth. “Do not you dare evade this attack! You’d best act like a man and endure every blow, or this lady’s skin will soon be covered in blisters,” the disfigured man proclaimed triumphantly.

Peter found himself compelled to remain motionless, unwilling to inflict further harm upon MJ. The plump man smirked and advanced towards Peter, spitting directly onto his face. Noticing Peter’s lack of evasion this time, the fat man let out a laugh and swung the iron pipe at Peter’s head once more.

“What troubles you, Spider-Man? Too afraid to make a move?” the stout man taunted, proceeding to kick and batter Peter with the iron pipe, eventually knocking him to the ground.

Peter endured the onslaught, his sole focus on preventing MJ from suffering additional pain. The disfigured man observed the brutal assault with a malevolent expression, while MJ shed tears, witnessing the cruel beating of the man she loved.

“Hey, Spider-Man desires more!” the disfigured man shouted, a deranged smile gracing his features. “Well, we have plenty more in line eager to beat down Spider-Man!” the portly man retorted as a crowd of individuals brandishing various weapons began to advance on Peter. Peter’s face grew pale once more. Though he had done his best to protect his vital areas moments before, that would no longer suffice with so many converging upon him.

Following a relentless barrage of blows, Peter’s vision darkened, and he ceased all resistance.

MJ collapsed, weeping uncontrollably and pleading for them to cease. She loathed her own carelessness, which had led to Peter’s brutalization. She felt it would be better for her to perish than for the world to lose its Spider-Man! Yet, even with such a wish, she knew there was nothing she could do.

The disfigured man dragged MJ towards the battered Peter and instructed his subordinates to remove Spider-Man’s mask. Peter’s face was a mask of wounds, blood trickling from his mouth, suggesting internal damage.

“So, the Spider-Man who confronted Thanos and imprisoned countless criminals is merely a fragile little boy. What a waste!” the disfigured man sneered, looking down upon Peter. He then delivered a punch to Peter’s face, driving the severely beaten sixteen-year-old back to the ground.

This disfigured man had not always been a criminal, but misfortune had certainly found him! The woman he had been dating had absconded with a wealthy benefactor, pilfering all his assets. Left destitute, he was eventually evicted from his residence due to his inability to meet the rent payments!

Thus, attributing his dire circumstances to the world’s cruel fate, the disfigured man attempted to use sulfuric acid to impart some of his misery upon the seemingly happy populace.

It was at this critical juncture that Spider-Man intervened, rescuing his intended victim just before any lasting harm could be inflicted! Spider-Man’s accidental action caused the bottle of sulfuric acid to slip from the man’s grasp, splashing onto his own face and disfiguring him!

The police, arriving shortly thereafter, transported the man to the hospital before he was incarcerated. However, due to his lack of actual victims, he was granted parole. Nevertheless, his animosity towards Spider-Man festered. In his quest for vengeance, he sought out individuals who shared his resentment, those secretly harboring a desire for retribution against Spider-Man!

Ultimately, their opportunity arose when Mysterio exposed Peter’s true identity. Once the media broadcasted this revelation, Peter’s personal information flooded the internet! Subsequently, formulating a plan to enact their revenge upon Spider-Man became a straightforward endeavor!

This meticulously crafted scheme, born from sheer hatred, proved successful in luring Spider-Man to a location beyond the Avengers’ reach. They managed to subdue the web-slinger, leaving him beaten to within an inch of his life! The once-invincible Spider-Man was now reduced to little more than a battered, albeit resilient, canine!

“Let her… go!” Peter managed to rasp out, straining to speak.

“It appears he still harbors some affection for her!” the disfigured man mocked. The other men erupted in laughter, finding amusement in Spider-Man’s continued concern for the girl even as he teetered on the brink of death.

“How about we shoot a movie starring our friend here, Mr. Spiderman and his lovely girlfriend? We will post it online later and make a profit out of that!” the scarred man exclaimed with enthusiasm.

“You are truly wicked, but I appreciate that!” the corpulent man responded with equal excitement.

“Now, we have to capture some close-up shots for our friend Peter here. We wouldn't want people to claim it's a fabrication later on!” the disfigured man chirped gleefully. A wave of laughter swept through the group again, finding the situation amusing.

However, they were oblivious to the fact that Peter’s eyes were already blazing with fury! A sudden, piercing scream reverberated through the entire building as Peter violently crushed the disfigured man’s arm and wrested the remote control from his grasp.

Peter then swiftly liberated MJ, pulling her protectively behind him.

“Don’t fret, MJ! I promise I’ll get you out of this predicament!” Peter vowed, hurling the remote control to the ground and reducing it to shards with a furious stomp. He then seized the disfigured man, using him as a shield, desperately seeking a path to survival.

Despite Peter’s inherently good nature, he was, after all, merely a 16-year-old boy! The cruel actions of these individuals were undeniably overwhelming for him, compelling him to confront the severity of the situation for the very first time.

Yet, even as the disfigured man writhed in agony, he managed to issue a chilling declaration. “It’s futile, Spiderman! I already informed you, that wasn't the sole remote control in my possession! Your demise is assured today, Spiderman!” the disfigured man cackled with unbridled madness.

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