American comic book: Absolute Spider-Man

He was born in one of the worst slums in Queens, New York, and never received a proper education or read a single complete book.

While his peers were still in school, he had to struggle to make ends meet.

He started living on the streets in his teens, doing the hardest and most tiring odd jobs, such as carrying bricks and unloading goods.

Even if they are so tired every day that they can't straighten their backs, they can barely earn enough to eat, let alone save any money.

He had a brief marriage and thought he would have a stable home, but reality dealt him the heaviest blow.

The poverty at the bottom of society and the hardships of life eventually led to the breakdown of this marriage. His wife left him with disappointment in life, leaving behind only a young daughter, who became his only concern in this life.

At that time, he had no stable job, no decent life, and not even a decent place to live. He struggled to survive every day.

Even though he lived a muddled life, he never gave up on protecting his daughter.

He's willing to take on any job, no matter how hard or tiring, as long as it pays.

Even if they leave home before dawn every day and don't return until late at night with a tired body, they never complain.

Although life was very difficult, they lived in a drafty slum shack, ate the cheapest bread and drank cold water, and wore clothes that were faded and patched. They even hesitated repeatedly when buying their daughter a piece of fruit or a new dress.

But as long as he can stay by his daughter's side and see her smiling healthily, he feels that everything is worthwhile.

He lived frugally, saving every penny, even if it was just a few cents, carefully storing it in a worn-out tin box, hoping to save as much as possible to give his daughter a slightly better life.

But the cruelty of fate never spares him because of his humility and hard work.

His young daughter was suddenly diagnosed with a serious illness, and what made him even more desperate was that he had not been able to get medical insurance for her because of his poverty.

The treatment costs that could have been easily overcome with a little effort have suddenly become an exorbitant bill because there is no medical insurance to cover them.

He went to every place he could borrow from and begged everyone he knew, but he couldn't borrow a single penny.

Everyone thought he was a good-for-nothing scoundrel, and no one was willing to lend a helping hand.

Seeing his daughter growing weaker day by day, thinking about his wife's resolute departure, and looking at his own situation of having nothing left, he began to break down.

Despair overwhelmed him like a tide. With nowhere else to turn, he adopted the alias Flint Marko, abandoned all dignity and principles, and sought out a local criminal gang, begging them to let him join.

From then on, he joined the gang, engaging in theft and extortion.

During the day, he would disguise himself to evade the police, and at night he would rush to the hospital with the meager stolen money he had earned to pay for his daughter's medical treatment.

He didn't care whether he was seen as a "criminal" by others, nor did he care whether he would be arrested and imprisoned.

In his eyes, as long as his daughter could live, he would be willing to endure any hardship, even if the road ahead was full of thorns and he had to bear the infamy for the rest of his life.

During those days, he lived in fear and struggle every day.

He had to evade the police, worry about his daughter's health, and deal with the intrigue and betrayal within the gang.

But the thought of his daughter's smile gave him the courage to grit his teeth and persevere.

Two days ago, the gang leader proposed a bold plan—the whole team would pull off a big heist together.

The target was a private jewelry warehouse on the outskirts of Queens, where a large quantity of valuable jewelry was stored.

If they succeed, not only will the entire team make a fortune, but they will also be able to raise all the money for his daughter's treatment and completely escape their current predicament.

This news was like a ray of light, illuminating his desperate situation.

Without the slightest hesitation, he took the initiative to find the gang leader and asked to participate in the operation.

Even if the operation was extremely risky, even if he might face imprisonment, or even worse consequences, he was willing to do it.

He was willing to risk everything for his daughter.

The entire team began secretly preparing for the operation targeting a private jewelry warehouse in the suburbs of Queens.

He silently memorized every detail of the operation, and the struggle in his eyes was completely replaced by determination.

He had only one thought in his mind: to work with the team to pull off this job, take over the private jewelry warehouse in the suburbs of Queens, get enough money, and cure his daughter's illness.

His name was William Baker. He didn't care whether his identity was good or bad, or whether his actions were right or wrong. He just wanted to save his daughter.

……

Uncle Ben and Aunt May still live in their old house in Queens.

The new home is in the final stages of construction and is located on the North Shore of Long Island, next to Tony's new home, Stark Estate.

Once the finishing touches on the new house are done, Uncle Ben and Aunt May will move in. Peter borrowed Jarvis from Tony as the security system for the new house.

Now, Peter and the others are discussing a range of issues.

"Extremis virus?" Uncle Ben asked, holding a vial of medicine.

Peter explained the effects of the Extremis virus to Uncle Ben and Aunt May, hoping they would get vaccinated.

"Yes, your blood samples have been tested and are ready for injection," Peter replied.

Uncle Ben hesitated for a moment: "To be honest, an old guy like me is actually a bit resistant to these new things."

Peter advised, "Captain America was injected with the super-soldier serum decades ago. Uncle Ben, you know how safe New York is."

Street crimes are minor incidents, but major events like the Battle of New York six months ago happen every few years.

I was very young when my parents left me, so I don't really know what it feels like to lose parents, but I don't want to know.

As my only family, I don't want a ridiculous accident to take you away from me forever.

Uncle Ben held Peter's hand and comforted him, "Alright, whatever you say."

Aunt May said, "Peter, Parker Industries is developing so fast now that your Uncle Ben and I have limited abilities and can't help much anymore."

Peter didn't care: "You've worked hard for me your whole lives, now it's time to enjoy yourselves. Go wherever you want, buy whatever you want, don't worry about saving money."

Aunt Mei didn't think so: "I think now that we have money, we can't just think about ourselves."

She gently patted Peter's hand, her tone both gentle and firm: "Queens is where we grew up. There are so many people here just like we used to be—single mothers who can't afford rent, children who can't afford health insurance, and homeless people who can't even get a hot meal."

"While Parker Industries may not be able to do anything earth-shattering at its current size, even helping a few children pay their tuition, supplying community centers, or donating useful small equipment to hospitals is more meaningful than us spending all our money on luxuries."

Uncle Ben affirmed, "That's my thought too."

Peter was quite supportive of their idea to do charity: "I completely agree with your idea. From now on, a portion of the company's profits each quarter will be given to you two to do something meaningful."

"Now, let's deal with the Extremis virus that can guarantee your safety, okay?"