Two years after becoming Spider-Man, 20-year-old Peter Parker's life is in shambles. His dedication to fighting crime has led to:
The arms' artificial intelligence begins to influence Otto’s mind, driving him to complete his dangerous experiment at any cost, even if it threatens to destroy New York City. The Hero’s Return Spider-Man 2 (2004)
His grades at university are slipping because he can't focus on his studies. In the final confrontation at Doc Ock’s waterfront
In the final confrontation at Doc Ock’s waterfront lab, Peter reveals his identity to Otto to appeal to his humanity. Otto regains control of his mechanical arms and chooses to sacrifice himself, drowning his unstable fusion reactor in the river to save the city. Mary Jane finally learns that Peter is Spider-Man, and despite the danger, she chooses to be with him, ending the story on a bittersweet note of hope and sacrifice. Four mechanical, tentacle-like appendages are fused to his
Four mechanical, tentacle-like appendages are fused to his spine.