Spider-man 2 (2004) -

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

His best friend, Harry Osborn, hates Spider-Man for the death of his father, and Mary Jane Watson—the love of Peter's life—is engaged to John Jameson. Spider-Man 2 (2004)

The story culminates in the iconic , where Spider-Man uses every ounce of his strength to stop a speeding elevated train. Exhausted and unmasked before the passengers, he is protected by the citizens he just saved, who promise to keep his secret. The Final Sacrifice

While Peter tries to live a normal life, a new threat emerges. Brilliant scientist —whom Peter had befriended and admired—is involved in a lab accident during a fusion experiment. The story culminates in the iconic , where

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.

His grades at university are slipping because he can't focus on his studies. His "resolve isn't clear

Under this immense psychological pressure, Peter begins to lose his superpowers. His "resolve isn't clear," causing his webs to fail and his wall-crawling abilities to vanish. Exhausted, he famously leaves his suit in a trash can, deciding he is "Spider-Man no more". The Rise of Doctor Octopus