Now that his consciousness is inside Spider-Man's body, Doctor Octopus takes on the name of Superior Spider-Man as he intends to bring New York to its knees. His new brain still contains memories of Uncle Ben that push him into being a hero despite himself and force him to stop a plan of his own devising even after he accidentally let Hammerhead escape. Specifically, one being carried out by a sprung-out Silver Sable who is planning to set off explosive A.I.M. caches in Central Park.