Jared Cohen
As the lyrics of a well-known song suggest, life is nothing more than a dream. This concept is brought to life in Spectacular Spider-Men #4, a captivating creation by Greg Weisman and Humberto Ramos. In this issue, both Peter Parker and Miles Morales find themselves ensnared in a dream world of their own making, a world that is seemingly perfect.
The ongoing Spectacular Spider-Men series has been revolving around the peculiar behavior of various individuals on the ESU campus. Peter Parker and Miles Morales traced this back to The Arcadium, a place that was supposedly a new gaming hub. However, it turned out to be a façade for a nefarious plot concocted by the villains Arcade and Mentallo.
By combining their technological prowess, these villains found a way to extract the secrets of anyone who played their games. This resulted in people behaving erratically, after experiencing their deepest fantasies come to life, if only for a moment. As Spectacular Spider-Men #4 unfolds, we get a glimpse into the ideal lives of Peter Parker and Miles Morales. The narrative then swiftly shifts to the older Spider-Man, who struggles to accept the good things happening to him.
Get a sneak peek into the first three pages of Spectacular Spider-Men #4 below.
Peter Parker’s Dream of a Normal Life
Interestingly, the dreams of Peter Parker and Miles Morales prove to be of no use to Arcade and Metallo’s objectives. Arcade, being a gaming enthusiast, is involved in the plot to understand how others entertain themselves, with the aim of improving his own games. Metallo, on the other hand, is more pragmatic, seeking secrets and potential blackmail material. However, the dreams of the two Spider-Men leave them both disappointed.
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At the heart of it all, Peter Parker yearns for a normal life and the return of his lost loved ones. He also desires to be free from the obligations that his powers impose. Miles, on the other hand, dreams of having the time to focus on his studies and achieve good grades, while also fantasizing about a romantic relationship with his friend Ms. Marvel. The irony lies in the fact that for two men who already lead lives filled with extraordinary fantasy, their greatest dream is to lead a peaceful life.
Get ready to grab your copy of Spectacular Spider-Men #4, hitting comic book stores everywhere on June 26, 2024.
