This episode introduces a new villain, Mysterio. An ex-expert in creating special effects for movies, Quentin Beck returns as Mysterio to get his revenge on Spidey, the guy who handed him to the police, thus "ruining" his career.
The episode might not seem much, but thanks to the spectacular animation and the perfect voice effects they added to Mysterio's voice, this episode shinned.
The story was a good old-fashioned Spidey story. Nothing colossal happened, no ultimate battle which he has to win, just a superhero vs. super villain fight.
The character of Mysterio was really well presented in this episode, featuring his origin, a decent back story, and something other of Spidey's villains lacked during the series, motivation for what he does.
Definitely, Mysterio was one of the coolest looking villains this show offered. It's just too bad he wasn't featured in more episodes. He would have worked wonders on the show.
Of course, there's also the obligatory humorous moments, this time provided once again by J. Jonah Jameson. His character was great, adding great one-liners which could match Spidey's.
On another note, this episode introduced a new recurring character, and an interesting one. Detective Terri Lee, one of the few people in the city that actually thought Spidey was a hero. She may have disagreed sometimes with him about how he goes around to save the city, but she was his friend. Overall a good episode, with great animation and a story which will entertain you.moreless
The Master of Illusion, Mysterio has fooled the city and J. Jonah Jameson into thinking Spider-Man has turned to crime.
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 Christopher Daniel Barnes |
Peter Parker/Spider-Man |
 Edward Asner |
J. Jonah Jameson |
Sara Ballantine |
Mary Jane Watson |
Linda Gary |
Aunt May Reilly-Parker |
Recurring Role |
Dawnn Lewis |
Lt. Terry Lee |
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Gregg Berger |
Mysterio/Quentin Beck |
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TRIVIA (1)
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Mysterio has a deeper voice in this episode.
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QUOTES (7)
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Mysterio: Time for the cavalry to arrive! (Lowers a net with Jameson and Terri Lee in it)
Spider-Man: Beck, they don't have anything to do with this. Let them go! Well, Jameson you can keep... -
Peter: Yeah, I get it now too. Thanks for helping me make sense of my life, Uncle Ben. And Spider-man's life too.
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Mary Jane: [Mary Jane talks to Peter on the phone] Maybe we could see a movie to?
Peter: A movie, huh hold on while I check my schedule. Yes!... [Jumps up and holds on to his ceiling fan] Tight schedule MJ, but I think I can make it.
Mary Jane: Great, see you then. Oh, and Peter try to wear matching socks this time. [Ceiling Fan breaks and Peter falls] -
Lt. Lee: So, what do you think of your big hero now!
Jameson: Just get me out this thing.
Lt. Lee: Did I hear a please?
Spider-Man: Guess that's a wrap. -
Mary Jane: A riddle Mr. Parker, what do I have in common with Spiderman?
Peter: Huh, you both look good in skin tight outfits?
Mary Jane: We both haven't been ourselves lately. -
Spider-Man: You'd think I would remember a guy with a fish bowl for a head.
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Aunt May: This is terrible! Spider-Man robbed the Metropolitan Museum last night. Took dozens of valuable artifacts. Manhandled the guards.
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NOTES (5)
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This was adapted into comic book format in Spider-Man Adventures #5. It was later reprinted in Spectacular Spider-Man (UK Magazine) #28 and in the trade paperback Spider-Man Adventures.
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The title of this episode is the same as the one in the 60's series that introduced Mysterio.
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Marvin Wolfman, one of the co-writers for this episode, wrote Spider-Man comics in the mid-80s.
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Most of the Daily Bugle articles shown during the show say "By Ned Leeds" - the article about Mysterio's defeat in this episode is one of the easiest to see.
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Mysterio first appeared in the comics in the Amazing Spider-Man #13. the plot of that comic and this episode are almost identical.
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