He changes on a rooftop. It’s a ritual: the rooftop smells like metal and dust and the faint sweetness of last night’s rain. He balances between pipes and vents, hands nimble as a musician finding the right chord. The suit climbs over him like a second skin, adhesive and snug. The mask settles into place and the world narrows to the view through two narrow eyes. From here, the city resembles a mechanical heart, with traffic as arteries and neon as pulse. He breathes the cool air and hears, distantly, the gulls arguing over a scrap of paper.

For anyone looking to experience a different side of the MCU, or simply a charming, well-crafted Spider-Man story, S01E01 of this series is an excellent starting point.

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