Chapter 66: Can You Still Be Spider-Man Without Web-Shooters?

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#### Marvel 199999 Universe

In the director's office at Triskelion, Nick Fury spoke, "Thor, Storm, Black Adam, Stormfront, Electro, Spider-Man." His gaze shifted from the screen. "Who would've thought that in this world—more accurately, in so many parallel universes—there could be so many who control lightning?"

"Electro controls electricity, not lightning," Agent Hill corrected quietly. Indeed, Hill was the fourth S.H.I.E.L.D. agent after Fury, Hawkeye, and Black Widow to see this strange screen.

"Really? Thanks for the reminder," Fury replied sarcastically, giving Hill a sideways glance. He didn't have time for small talk; his face grew serious again.

"The issue we need to resolve now is identifying which of them belong to our universe," Fury continued. They were sure that Thor was from their universe, but the others needed investigation. This was why Fury had called Hill.

"I'm assigning this task to you," Fury instructed.

"Understood," Hill nodded, accepting the mission. She then hesitated before asking, "What about the alien invasion?"

"What do you think I'm having you do?" Fury responded, his tone implying the obvious. He needed answers to better assemble the Avengers.

#### X-Men Universe

A plane flew through the clouds, piloted by Hank McCoy, who was still shaken after a recent argument between Erik and Charles almost destroyed the plane. Though things had calmed down, Hank remained on edge.

Logan, on the other hand, sat quietly, smoking, his face reflecting memories. He didn't care about Thor, Black Adam, or Stormfront, but Storm's appearance triggered memories. She was a crucial member of the X-Men and Logan's battle companion. They had fought many battles together, even witnessing Charles' death.

Logan hoped that, despite the current circumstances, Ororo was safe in the future.

#### The Boys Universe

"Butcher pointed at the screen showing Kimiko, drawing attention to her. "Hey, Frenchie, it's your girlfriend!"

Previously, while investigating Compound V, Frenchie had saved Kimiko, making her a member of The Boys. Though Kimiko couldn't speak, the team hadn't probed her memories, so her true identity remained unknown. But her ability to see the mysterious screen surprised everyone.

Everyone's faces turned serious as the screen revealed events related to them. Even though Butcher and M.M. were still cautious of Kimiko, they had accepted her as part of the team. They realized that whatever happened to Kimiko might involve them too.

"Stormfront? Who's that?" Hughie muttered, puzzled by the superhero who could shoot purple lightning.

"Never heard of her, but she's got the typical superhero arrogance," M.M. commented. Stormfront's disregard for bystanders reminded him of Soldier Boy, making her seem despicable.

"Why is Stormfront targeting her?" Frenchie wondered, his brows furrowed. He suspected that Vought might be involved, considering Kimiko's connection to Compound V.

At this moment, Kimiko stood up excitedly, pointing at the screen. She recognized the man in the video as her long-lost brother!

#### Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man Universe

"Spider-Man? Another Spider-Man?" Peter Parker was stunned. He had never fought someone like Electro, and the Spider-Man on the screen wore a different suit, had a different build, and even used web-shooters instead of generating webs naturally.

"That's not the real Spider-Man. Without organic webbing, how can he be Spider-Man?" Peter wondered if this could be a fan impersonator, given his current popularity despite The Daily Bugle's smear campaigns. He had many imitators, but none as skilled as the one in the video.