In the video, Aunt May had established a relief organization to help those who had become homeless due to the Blip. To inspire hope, she specifically invited Spider-Man to make an appearance as the star attraction.
Peter donned a sleek and cool suit, standing on the stage as a backdrop. When it was his turn to speak, he stumbled over his words, clearly nervous and out of his element in such a setting.
Aunt May was also a bit uneasy. She led him backstage where Happy arrived, delivering sponsorship funds from Pepper, along with some unwelcome news for Peter—Nick Fury was looking for him.
In the video, Peter immediately panicked. He knew why Fury was reaching out—it was no secret. The Avengers were in a transitional period, and Fury likely hoped Spider-Man would step up to inherit Iron Man's legacy and take on more responsibility.
Peter, however, wasn't ready. When Fury called, he didn't even hesitate before hanging up.
Happy stared at him in disbelief. "Did you just hang up on him? He's definitely going to call me now!"
As the video showed their blatant disdain for Fury, the man in question, watching from the sidelines, rubbed his bald head and couldn't help but mutter, "Motherf—am I really that unpopular?"
Peter managed to avoid Fury's call, but he couldn't escape the reporters waiting at the front. They swarmed around him, microphones in hand, cameras pointed directly at his face.
Peter was once again out of his depth. The situation worsened as the reporters fired one question after another:
"Are you the new leader of the Avengers now?"
"What would you do if aliens invaded again?"
"How does it feel to inherit Tony Stark's mantle?"
Even when faced with Thanos, Peter could fight bravely. But under the barrage of these questions, he chose to retreat, awkwardly fleeing the scene by swinging away on his web.
It was clear from his behavior that, despite all the major events he had experienced since his fight with the Vulture, Peter still wasn't mature enough. He wasn't ready to carry Iron Man's legacy or the weight of people's expectations. Or rather, he outright rejected the burden.
Many viewers watching outside the video felt deeply disappointed.
From the moment this version of Spider-Man (played by Tom) was first introduced in the quiz game, people had high hopes for the young superhero. Especially when compared to the other two Spider-Men, most believed he was just as capable as Iron Man or Captain America.
They thought he could shoulder the responsibility and become a true protector of Earth.
But now, it seemed that while he had advantages the other Spider-Men didn't, his actions left much to be desired.
Gwen, hugging her distracted boyfriend, curiously asked, "Peter, if it were you, would you take on that leadership role?"
The third Spider-Man (played by Andrew) thought for a moment, then shrugged. "I'm not really interested, but if there were no other choice, I wouldn't say no."
Out of the three Spider-Men, he was probably the most confident and bold, still retaining a streak of youthful arrogance.
Meanwhile, over at the headquarters of the Multiverse Defenders, someone asked the first Spider-Man (played by Tobey) a similar question. Tobey simply smiled shyly without giving an answer.
But everyone knew—while he wasn't as brash, he had the courage to take on heavy responsibilities. This had already been proven in his future videos.
Looking back at the indecisive second Spider-Man, it was clear he still had a long way to go.
Spider-Man might be a friendly neighborhood hero, grounded and relatable. But what truly made people admire him wasn't just his approachability.
It was the fact that superheroes could accomplish what ordinary people couldn't. They possessed extraordinary courage, decisiveness, and other qualities that inspired others.
No matter what, Peter had chosen to avoid his responsibilities. Conveniently, his school had a study-abroad trip to Europe, and he joined the group, planning to use the opportunity to win over MJ.
Watching him go to such lengths to pursue his love interest, many viewers grew even more disappointed.
Sure, this was typical for someone his age. But people preferred to see a Spider-Man who prioritized justice and responsibility over personal desires, even at the cost of love.
Of course, not all viewers felt this way. Many younger fans liked the second Spider-Man precisely because he was more relatable.
"I think this Spider-Man is great! Iron Man and Captain America are so distant and unrealistic, but this Spider-Man feels like a friend, someone close to us."
"He makes mistakes, feels lost, needs help from friends, and wants a sweet romance. Honestly, if I was Peter Parker, I'd probably act the same way!"
"Exactly! Why should being a superhero mean giving up everything? They're human too. They deserve love, friendship, and personal space. I really hate how Nick Fury manipulates superheroes—even hiring teenagers!"
"I agree! This Spider-Man resonates with me more. Of course, the other versions are great too, especially since they know how to say no."
Everyone had their own views and beliefs. Young people, in particular, favored the "ordinary" and "relatable" Spider-Man because he felt like a peer, someone who could fulfill certain fantasies.
In the video, Peter's attempts at wooing MJ weren't going smoothly. Despite carefully planning everything before the trip, his lack of action and courage left him empty-handed. And as fate would have it, trouble was brewing.
While they were sightseeing in a plaza, the video showed a massive surge of water forming into a monstrous creature, attacking indiscriminately.
At this critical moment, the screen froze, and a new question popped up:
[Who ultimately defeats the Water Elemental in the video?]
[A: Mysterio
B: Spider-Man/Peter Parker
C: Nick Fury
D: Stephen strange/ supreme sorcerer]
Pietro glanced at the silent, young Peter beside him and said, "At first glance, B seems like the right answer. Peter is there, so it makes sense for him to act. After everything he went through during the fight with Thanos, he should be able to handle this."