Eugene Thompson (Earth-2542)

A good friend of mine once told me that with great power comes great responsibility. For the longest time, I didn't get what that meant, I just thought that power corrupted. But then I learned what true responsibility really meant.

— Spider-Man

Flash Thompson was bitten by a genetically modified spider on a school field trip. Mutating into a cross species with spider powers, he wanted to fulfill his long time fantasy of being a hero. However, circumstances dictated a different outcome. The United States of America, under the rule of President Norman Osborn had become a capitalistic hellscape, with Flash's family simply being one of millions to be thrust into poverty. Rather than fighting supervillains, Flash teamed with his best friend, the genius Peter Parker, to create an alter ego that stands up to the fascistic government and fights for the people. Spider-Man soon became an icon who stood for freedom and equality, while the propaganda media dubbed him the "Spider-Punk", which he fully embraced.

He would later be recruited into the Outsiders when they needed a new team to help them repair the cracks to the multiverse caused by Odin. Flash was ecstatic to help on a grander scheme, finally fulfilling his superhero fantasy. However, after the mission was complete, he still felt the responsibility of saving his own world. The Outsiders were more than happy to assist him in this endeavor, overthrowing Norman Osborn and electing Tony Stark to help usher in a new age. Grateful for their help, Flash agreed to stay with the Outsiders and continue making a difference across the multiverse, finally feeling at peace that his home was in good hands.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

Super Strength
Spider Sense
Adhesion
Enhanced Agility

Abilities

None known.

Strength level

Super Strength

Weaknesses

None known.

Paraphernalia

Equipment:

Web Shooters

Transportation: The Tallus
Weapons: None known.

Notes

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Trivia

Spider-Man was recruited as one of the "New Outsiders", and was one of the three to remain with the team following the completion of their mission, the others being Loki and Jubilee.
Flash is the second version of Spider-Man to be recruited into the Outsiders, the first being the original member Peter Parker.
Spider-Man appears in the animated film Age of the Outsiders voiced by Matt Lanter. Lanter had previously voiced Flash in Ultimate Spider-Man.

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