Heading home with his dates, he would save the two girls from an out of control car by using his spider-strength to toss them out of the way. Dismissing how fantastic the scenario is they would happen to pass by the arena where Crusher Hogan would be challenging people to last three minutes in the ring with him for a $100.00 prize. Taking the bet, Flash would battle Hogan and not used to his superior strength would accidentally kill the wrestler. When the police would attempt to arrest him, he would flee capture and realize he has other powers such as super-human agility and the ability to cling walls. Wanted by the police and realizing that everyone know who he is, and guilt ridden for killing an innocent man by accident, Flash Thompson would decide to take up a costumed identity and figh