Plot summary

Spending his days trying to unravel the mystery of his past and win the heart of his high-school crush, Gwen Stacy, bookish teenage social outcast Peter Parker has a lot on his plate already. Reared by understanding Uncle Ben and loving Aunt May, Peter accidentally finds a hidden briefcase: a mysterious discovery that leads to an extraordinary transformation and a new identity. However, as Peter embarks on a painful mission to find answers and an unstoppable reptilian adversary threatens the metropolis, the agile web-spinning hero must summon up the strength to defend his beloved New York City. Will Peter follow the arduous path of responsibility? Can the amazing Spider-Man save the city from Lizard, the monstrous mega-villain?—Nick Riganas