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After whisking MJ from the scene of the exploding manhole, Spidey reveals he is Peter. She knows and is upset that he kept lying to her (PPSM #11/99). Later. Spidey encounters Mysterio who appears to commit suicide by leaping off the World Trade Center. The crowd blames Spidey for Mysterio's "death." Back home. Peter fails to reconcile with MJ. At the Bar with No Name. Sandman tells Mysterio he wants to reassemble the Sinister Six to take on Dr. Octopus. He later approaches the Vulture and Kraven with his plan. As Spidey warns Stewart Ward that Arthur Stacy is hunting him, Sandman approaches Electro to rejoin the Six. Rattled. Ward contacts his silent partner, Dr. Octopus. After Ock arrives. Arthur takes aim at Ward with his sniper rifle from across the street but cannot bring himself to pull the trigger. Spidey arrives but Arthur refuses to tell him the truth about Ward. Spying Kraven and Ninja assassins on Ward's building. Spidey pursues but the Vulture, Electro, and Sandman all attack him. With Kraven fighting Spidey, Mysterio and Electro assault Ock while Sandman confronts Ward. Ock saves Ward then requests Spidey's aid in getting the Senator to safety. Spying an opportunity. Ock creates a diversion by tossing Spidey to the man who wants to become the Sinister Six's last member: Venom!