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Source: Miles Morales: Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #1, art by Dike Ruan and Alejandro Sánchez Rodríguez

There are so many Spider-Man variants at this point that it was inevitable we'd have their power sets expand beyond the original's. To me, powers alone don't necessarily by default make any other spider-person "superior" to Peter. But admittedly, some characters do objectively have significantly more advantages than he does. From Miles Morales's bio-electricity and camouflage to Madame Web's future sight, it gets rather overpowered in some cases. I won't count symbiotes, zombification, Iron suits, or the Power Cosmic since those technically aren't spider-related. This discussion is focused on innate spider powers, not boosts from outside sources. If I included every kind of extra enhancement, it would be too much.

So, whether it's an ability possessed by another spider-vigilante on Earth 616 (past, present, future) or a character from an alternate universe, which non-Peter power do you like most? What makes it stand out for you? And, if you could grant Peter ONE additional spider power from any of these other characters, which would it be? I look forward to your answers!

Yes, I know multiple movies & shows with similar stories exist (River's Edge, Mean Creek, etc.). I watched this one on TV once as a kid, but don't remember the title, the whole plot, the cast, or if it was in theaters. From what I recall, these characters are in their teens or early 20s, just beginning to enter adulthood. At least one pair among the cast is in a relationship, but I don't remember if they're together at the start of the film or get together in the 2nd Act.

I think one of the female characters has a baby, and the male character she's romantically involved with is the father. I remember a scene of them having sex on the bed at one of their homes (This was one of the first sex scenes I remember watching; I think it was the Cradle, Lotus, or Sitting Bull position). After finishing, they have a conversation about something before laughing together. Throughout the plot, the group has conflicting feelings about how to handle the situation they're in and whether they should tell the truth before it gets worse.

The female character, if I recall correctly, asks authority figures like her parents (and maybe the police, during the investigation) hypothetical questions. Her sudden interest in legal inquiries grows suspicious, regarding things like "Would this be murder?" or "Who would be held responsible if such and such happened?" The longer the case drags on, the more various members of the group unravel emotionally, as if they can sense that it's only a matter of time before they're found out. The anxiety builds, feeling like life as they knew it is about to end.

This leads to multiple characters reflecting on who they are, what they've done with their lives, how much they've wasted or taken for granted, what they regret, what they could've done differently, and how bleak the future now looks. By the end, the evidence is found to convict them, and the group ends up in court together. As they await sentencing, all wearing jumpsuits, the former friends have a final conversation about what will become of them, how they got here, and who will take care of the female character's baby while she's locked up.

The initially calm, friendly banter soon devolves into arguing while music plays as the seemingly average youngsters show their true colors. They insult and blame each other for the events that brought them here, still evading accountability. Whoever they were to each other before, that's done. Despite the sympathy built up toward certain characters, they've now revealed the ugliness and disregard for others that led to their crimes. The film closes on them yelling and cussing at each other as the jury, spectators, and counselors look on in contempt & disbelief. It's a sad ending, suggesting that the group hasn't matured or learned much of anything from this experience.

If this jogs anyone's memory, I'd appreciate the feedback. Thanks!