GENERATION X SPIDER-MAN (Issue #61)

THE DATE
After being bitten by a genetically engineered spider, young Peter Parker finds that he now has incredibly enhanced strength, speed and agility. Along with the ability to adhere to any surface, a precognitive spider-sense that warns him of danger and a pair of mechanized web shooters, the idealistic teenager fights against evil as the costumed hero Spider-Man.
Set during the decade of the 1990's, this is a Generation X version of the Amazing Spider-Man story. This is a time when young people believed that they had the power to change the world for the better. In order to make a difference, Peter will need to rely on his friends for help and have the courage to believe in good

LAST ISSUE:
Who would have thought that Peter Parker would ever reach his twenty second birthday? After six years of trials and tribulations as Spider-Man, he was still alive. He was still thriving. This birthday brought a unique revelation for the young man. It soon became obvious that Gwen Stacy was the girl of his dreams. Peter was in love. Despite the mystery surrounding her identity, there was no doubt he had fallen for her.
The Sandman was dying! He was another victim of Oscorp's awful Genetic Potential Formula program. But, using the enigmatic stem cell serum that Gwen had brought back from France, Shan Nguyen and Peter sought to help Flint Marko with his health problems. It seemed to be working. However, a surprise visit from Electro put his treatment in jeopardy. This villain was determined to acquire the chemical for himself and used his incredible power to black out all of Manhattan.