Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The cancer-mutated heroes discuss their next move after Earth's destruction. Mar-Vell refuses to investigate Earth, while Thor and Wanda disagree.
• Mar-Vell dispatches Nightcrawler and Professor X to assess the situation in Knowhere. They discover a powerful enemy who kills Nightcrawler and probes Professor X, causing his head to explode.
• The team debates their next course of action, with Thor and Hulk advocating for a direct attack, while Magneto warns of the enemy's strength. Mar-Vell refuses to use Ego as fuel for the Galactus Engine.
• A mysterious figure, Toby, appears on the ship, agreeing with Thor and Hulk's suggestion for a direct attack.

Character Developments

• Mar-Vell maintains his calm and strategic approach, prioritizing information gathering before making decisions.
• Thor remains hot-headed and impulsive, eager for a direct confrontation.
• Hulk supports Thor's aggressive stance.
• Magneto shows concern for the team's safety and acknowledges the enemy's strength.
• Professor X's psychic probe is fatal, leading to his death.
• Nightcrawler's immortality is overcome, and he is killed.
• Wanda is severely injured while trying to extract information from Professor X's mind.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of underestimating an enemy.
• The importance of gathering information before making decisions.
• The tension between strategic planning and impulsive action.

Character Interactions

• Mar-Vell and Thor have a disagreement over their next move, with Thor advocating for immediate action and Mar-Vell preferring caution.
• Magneto warns the team about the enemy's strength and the risks of a direct attack.
• Toby's sudden appearance and agreement with Thor and Hulk's suggestion for a direct attack creates tension and uncertainty among the team.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toby, a white blood cell, confronts Cancerverse Thor, who is causing multiversal chaos.
• Thor attacks Toby with Mjolnir, but Toby catches it and crushes the hammer using his immense strength.
• Thor is devastated and kneels before Toby, who then kills him with All-Black the Necrosword.
• Mar-Vell, a cancerous lord, reveals that they let Thor die to learn how to defeat Toby.

Character Developments

• Cancerverse Thor's obsession with Mjolnir is highlighted, leading to his downfall.
• Toby demonstrates his immense strength and lack of mercy.
• Mar-Vell shows cunning and strategic thinking, willing to sacrifice Thor to gain information.

Significant Themes

• Power and its corrupting influence (Thor's descent into darkness).
• The consequences of obsession (Thor's inability to let go of Mjolnir).
• Strategic sacrifice (Mar-Vell's decision to let Thor die).

Character Interactions

• Toby and Cancerverse Thor: Toby crushes Thor's hammer and later kills him.
• Toby and Mar-Vell: Toby kills Thor, and Mar-Vell reveals his plan to learn how to defeat Toby.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toby, unharmed by Magneto's cosmic beams, demonstrates his immense power by effortlessly defeating Magneto, Cancer Spider-Man, Cancer Hulk, and Cancer Ronan.
• Toby withstands Mar-Vell's cosmic beams, using Cancer Hulk and Ronan as shields, and sends them into space where they freeze and drift aimlessly.
• Toby demands Mar-Vell to summon the Galactus Engine, revealing that Thor's soul had betrayed their location.
• Mar-Vell activates a mysterious bracelet, disappearing from Toby's sight.

Character Developments

• Toby: Toby's power and resilience are further emphasized, showing he can withstand cosmic beams and overpower Alpha-level mutants with ease. He also displays a sense of playfulness and curiosity when facing unknown abilities.
• Magneto: Magneto is quickly defeated by Toby, showcasing the power gap between them.
• Cancer Legion Heroes: The Cancer Legion's strongest fighters are easily defeated by Toby, highlighting their inferiority against him.
• Mar-Vell: Mar-Vell's mysterious bracelet is revealed to have a teleportation or escape ability, which he uses to disappear from Toby's sight.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle between equals and unequals.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The curiosity and excitement of facing unknown abilities.

Character Interactions

• Toby vs. Magneto: Toby effortlessly defeats Magneto, showing the power gap between them.
• Toby vs. Cancer Legion Heroes: Toby quickly overpowers the Cancer Legion's strongest fighters, showcasing his immense strength.
• Toby vs. Mar-Vell: Toby demands Mar-Vell to summon the Galactus Engine, and Mar-Vell uses his mysterious bracelet to escape, leaving Toby confused and angry.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toby appears in space, using All-Black the Necrosword to consume the souls and flesh of cancerous heroes frozen in ice.
• He finds Wanda, who has managed to retain her humanity despite being corrupted.
• Wanda reveals she has a plan to end the twisted undead universe.

Character Developments

• Toby demonstrates his power and indifference, showing no mercy to the cancerous heroes but pausing for Wanda.
• Wanda is on the verge of mental collapse due to her prolonged struggle against corruption. She's driven by a desire for revenge and to end the distortion in her universe.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and the struggle against it.
• Revenge and the desire to end suffering.
• The search for a way to destroy the twisted universe.

Character Interactions

• Toby and Wanda interact briefly, with Toby showing a rare moment of mercy towards Wanda due to her unique situation.
• Wanda pleads with Toby to help her end the twisted universe, showing trust in his strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wanda reveals that Thanos, imprisoned by the Many-Angled One, might hold the key to defeating the Great Old Ones.
• Wanda shares the locations of Galactus and the Many-Angled One with Toby before her soul is twisted.
• Toby decides to confront Galactus first due to the urgency of the situation.
• Toby arrives at the location of the Galactus Engine, a magically altered planet-eater floating in the darkest region of space.

Character Developments

• Wanda: Wanda's desire for revenge keeps her sane in the twisted universe. She leaves Toby the necessary information and asks him to end her life before her soul is corrupted.
• Toby: Toby decides to revive Wanda in his universe and make her his woman, adding to his collection of Scarlet Witches. He also feels anticipation about meeting Galactus.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against corruption and maintaining one's humanity in a twisted universe.
• The urgency of dealing with immediate threats versus addressing the source of problems.
• Toby's peculiar obsession with collecting powerful women, particularly Scarlet Witches.

Character Interactions

• Toby and Wanda: Toby comforts Wanda, and she shares her findings with him. They form a temporary alliance, with Wanda entrusting Toby with her universe's fate.
• Toby's internal monologue: Toby reflects on his actions and decisions, acknowledging his peculiar tendencies and looking forward to his encounter with Galactus.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Galactus Engine, a planet-devouring entity, arrives in the region.
• Toby encounters the Galactus Engine's herald, Silver Surfer (Sarah Baal), who is surprised by Toby's lack of corruption.
• Toby reveals his intention to kill the Galactus Engine, and Sarah Baal agrees not to stop him.
• Toby uses All-Black the Necrosword to unleash a strike empowered by the souls and powers of ten billion devoured superhumans, opening a massive spatial rift that swallows the Galactus Engine.
• The Galactus Engine counters by opening its mouth, revealing a black hole that begins to consume the spatial rift and even space itself.

Character Developments

• Toby demonstrates his power and intent to defy the Galactus Engine, revealing his desire for freedom but uncertainty about his future.
• Sarah Baal shows curiosity and acceptance of Toby's actions, inviting him to her universe after the Galactus Engine's defeat. She displays a calm and analytical demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Toby's immense power allows him to challenge the Galactus Engine, but it also raises questions about his future and identity.
• Corruption and freedom: The Galactus Engine's corruption of other entities is contrasted with Toby's resistance and desire for freedom.
• The cycle of consumption: The Galactus Engine's planet-devouring nature is mirrored by its consumption of the spatial rift and even space itself.

Character Interactions

• Toby and Sarah Baal's initial encounter is marked by confusion and curiosity, leading to a tense standoff that eventually turns into cooperation.
• Toby's invitation to Sarah Baal suggests a potential alliance or friendship, while her acceptance indicates a mutual respect for their shared goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toby faces off against the Galactus Engine, an avatar of Galactus empowered by tens of billions of souls and countless superhuman abilities.
• Toby's initial attack, a greeting gift, cracks Galactus's armor but doesn't break it.
• Toby decides to defeat Galactus by breaking his armor, as Galactus has a physical form unlike other gods.
• Galactus charges at Toby, and Toby decides to use his raw strength to defeat Galactus.
• Toby and Galactus engage in a series of collisions, with Toby ramming into Galactus multiple times, moving them through different star systems.

Character Developments

• Toby demonstrates his immense strength and confidence in his physical abilities.
• Sarah Baal shows concern for Toby's safety but remains calm during the battle.

Significant Themes

• The power of raw strength and physical prowess.
• The importance of understanding one's opponent's weaknesses (Galactus's physical form).

Character Interactions

• Toby and Sarah Baal discuss strategies and observe each other's reactions during the battle.
• Toby and Galactus engage in a direct, physical confrontation, showcasing their power and determination.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Toby's Power Form (Galactus Engine) devours a star, then shrinks and reforms as an even more powerful Galactus Engine.
• Toby and the Galactus Engine engage in an intense, destructive battle, annihilating an entire star system.
• Toby and Galactus both absorb energy from planets and lifeforms to fuel their power.
• Toby removes his damaged Destroyer Armor and confronts Galactus, revealing that the Galactus Engine's chest armor is peeling away.

Character Developments

• Toby demonstrates his battle prowess and lack of concern for collateral damage, embracing his role as the Bully Spider.
• Galactus Engine, despite its immense power, shows signs of deterioration and confusion.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Both Toby and Galactus gain strength by consuming planets and lifeforms, leading to widespread destruction.
• Corruption and influence: Living beings in the star system are influenced by the Great Old Ones, and Toby sees their annihilation as a mercy.

Character Interactions

• Toby and Galactus engage in a fierce, direct conflict, showcasing their power and endurance.
• Toby taunts Galactus, revealing that he knows about the Galactus Engine's true nature and limitations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toby and the Galactus Engine engage in a final, intense battle.
• Toby, fueled by his fighting spirit, taunts the Galactus Engine, enraging it.
• The Galactus Engine unleashes a multiversal-level attack, but Toby charges forward, determined to defeat it.
• Toby stabs the Galactus Engine with the All-Black the Necrosword, seemingly destroying both himself and the Galactus Engine.
• The Many-Angled Ones, the true mastermind behind the universe's corruption, appears and sends Mar-Vell to retrieve Toby's corpse to create a powerful weapon.

Character Developments

• Toby: Demonstrates increased strength and confidence, using his insults as a weapon, and shows unwavering determination in the face of overwhelming power.
• Galactus Engine: Loses Galactus's will but retains his pride, leading to a surge in power.
• Mar-Vell: Revealed to be under the Many-Angled Ones' control, tasked with retrieving Toby's corpse.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: The Galactus Engine's power leads to its downfall, and the Many-Angled Ones' power fuels their ambition.
• Determination vs. overwhelming odds: Toby's unyielding determination allows him to face the Galactus Engine's multiversal-level attack.
• Manipulation and control: The Many-Angled Ones manipulate the Galactus Engine and Mar-Vell to serve their purposes.

Character Interactions

• Toby vs. Galactus Engine: Their battle reaches a climax, with Toby's insults enraging the Galactus Engine and leading to a final, powerful clash.
• Toby and Riot: They work together, with Riot supporting Toby even as Toby's body is torn apart.
• Many-Angled Ones and Mar-Vell: The Many-Angled Ones send Mar-Vell to retrieve Toby's corpse, revealing their control over him.

Plot Points and Events

• Mar-Vell explores Galactus's corpse and finds Toby's body.
• He discovers that Galactus is truly dead and that Toby punched a hole into Galactus's heart.
• Mar-Vell enters the black hole in Galactus's heart and encounters the original Captain Marvel, who is now a symbiote.
• Mar-Vell retrieves the symbiote and returns to the Many-Angled Ones, who teleport him to their lair.
• Mar-Vell arrives at the altar and sees Thanos and Ego, who has taken on a human form.

Character Developments

• Mar-Vell demonstrates his immortality and power, defeating the symbiote.
• Ego reveals his plan to conquer the multiverse using human form for camouflage.

Significant Themes

• The power and immortality of the Many-Angled Ones and their followers.
• The consequences of defying the Old Ones, as seen with Galactus and Toby.
• The importance of appearance and deception in achieving goals, as shown by Ego's human form.

Character Interactions

• Mar-Vell and the original Captain Marvel (now a symbiote) briefly interact, leading to the symbiote's defeat.
• Mar-Vell and Ego have a tense exchange, with Ego asking for Toby's body and Mar-Vell questioning Ego's true form.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mar-Vell infiltrates the Many-Angled Ones' lair, disguised as their avatar.
• The Many-Angled Ones revive a Mar-Vell clone to fight against Thanos.
• Toby, the true mastermind, reveals himself and manipulates both Mar-Vell and Thanos.
• Thanos, enraged by Toby's actions, brutally attacks Mar-Vell.
• Toby attempts to provoke the Many-Angled Ones into revealing their true form but fails.
• Toby executes the Many-Angled Ones' avatar.

Character Developments

• Mar-Vell's clone is revived and fights against Thanos, showcasing his combat abilities.
• Thanos displays his immense strength and love for Death, punishing Mar-Vell for his actions.
• Toby reveals his true form and demonstrates his manipulative abilities, as well as his disinterest in the Many-Angled Ones' true body.
• The Many-Angled Ones' avatar shows fear and caution, refusing to fall for Toby's trap.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Toby manipulates both Mar-Vell and Thanos, while the Many-Angled Ones attempt to control them.
• Death and love: Thanos' love for Death drives his actions and punishes Mar-Vell for interfering with Death's will.
• Cowardice and fear: The Many-Angled Ones' avatar shows fear and refuses to engage Toby directly, revealing their cowardice.

Character Interactions

• Mar-Vell and Thanos: They clash due to their differing views on Death and Mar-Vell's interference.
• Toby and the Many-Angled Ones: Toby attempts to provoke the Many-Angled Ones, while they refuse to engage him directly.
• Toby and Thanos: Toby manipulates Thanos into attacking Mar-Vell, showcasing his ability to control powerful beings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toby and Thanos defeat the Many-Angled One's avatar.
• Thanos dies, allowing Death to return to the universe.
• Death banishes the Many-Angled Ones from the universe, annihilating all twisted lifeforms.
• The universe is left without any intelligent life, only unawakened creatures remain.

Character Developments

• Thanos accepts his death to allow Death's return, showing resolve and fanaticism in his mission.
• Death is shown to have emotions, crying over Thanos's death, indicating she respects life and doesn't enjoy seeing everyone die.
• Mar-Vell dies trying to attack Death, leaving no soul behind.

Significant Themes

• The cycle of life and death, and Death's role in it.
• The consequences of the Many-Angled Ones' influence and their eventual banishment.
• The emptiness and desolation left behind after the annihilation of twisted lifeforms.

Character Interactions

• Toby and Thanos work together to defeat the Many-Angled One's avatar.
• Death interacts with Thanos's corpse, showing emotion and respect for his sacrifice.
• Mar-Vell attacks Death in desperation, leading to his annihilation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toby comforts Death and promises to repopulate the Cancerverse.
• Death removes the twisted souls from the All-Black the Necrosword.
• Death pushes Toby into another universe without explanation.
• Toby arrives in the Sacred Timeline's three-Spider-Man crossover universe.

Character Developments

• Toby shows empathy and understanding towards Death, prioritizing the universe's future over personal gain.
• Death remains silent and mysterious, only acting to push Toby into another universe.
• Toby demonstrates his power and indifference to the twisted souls within the All-Black the Necrosword.

Significant Themes

• The power of death and silence, represented by Death's lack of speech.
• The responsibility of the powerful, shown by Toby's decision to repopulate the Cancerverse and his indifference to the twisted souls.
• The multiverse and its infinite possibilities, hinted at by Toby's unexpected arrival in the Sacred Timeline.

Character Interactions

• Toby interacts with Death, showing understanding and comfort, while Death remains silent and acts mysteriously.
• Toby meets the original Spider-Man, the Amazing Spider-Man, Ned, and MJ in the Sacred Timeline, leading to confusion and awkwardness due to Toby's unexpected arrival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ned summons Toby, seeking the strongest Spider-Man to help Peter, who's grieving Aunt May's death and facing multiversal villains.
• Toby explains magic's complexity and reveals Ned's true purpose.
• Toby agrees to help, joining the Original Spider-Man, Amazing Spider-Man, Ned, and MJ.
• Toby opens a Space Wormhole, suggesting he can find Peter using his Silk.

Character Developments

• Ned shows determination to help Peter, using magic beyond his understanding.
• Toby reveals his connection to Death, his strength, and his purpose in this universe.
• The Spider-Men express their shared grief and understanding of Peter's feelings.

Significant Themes

• Grief and loss (Aunt May's death, Uncle Ben's death)
• Friendship and teamwork (Spider-Men uniting to help Peter)
• Power and responsibility (Toby's strength, Ned's use of magic)

Character Interactions

• Ned and Toby discuss Ned's true purpose in summoning Toby.
• The Spider-Men express their willingness to help Peter.
• Toby shows his determination to find Peter, using his Silk's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toby reveals he can use Infinity Stones to traverse universes and has the power to revive the dead.
• They discover Aunt May's body in the morgue and Toby revives her using his Infinity Stones.
• May wakes up, initially confused but accepts the situation quickly.

Character Developments

• Toby: Reveals he's Ben and May's son from another universe, showing a rare emotional moment when he revives May.
• May: Shows resilience and adaptability in accepting her resurrection and the presence of multiple Peters.

Significant Themes

• The power of Infinity Stones and their ability to defy death.
• The interconnectedness of parallel universes and their inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Toby and May: Toby revives May and they share an emotional reunion. May sees Toby as her son, despite him being from another universe.
• Original and Amazing Peters: They are in awe of Toby's powers and accept him as their cousin. They also share a moment of sadness remembering their own universes' versions of Harry.
• Ned and MJ: They are overjoyed and terrified at May's resurrection, with MJ teasing Ned about his summoning abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Peter is in a dark, emotional state due to Aunt May's death.
• Two alternate Spider-Men (original and Amazing) and their respective worlds' MJs, Neds, and Tobys arrive.
• Peter's alternate selves try to console him, but he's convinced they're illusions.
• Peter attacks May, thinking she's an illusion, and exhibits enhanced speed and agility.

Character Developments

• Peter: Struggles with guilt and grief over Aunt May's death, leading to paranoia and aggression.
• May: Shows concern for Peter but is frightened by his behavior.
• Original and Amazing Spider-Men: Realize Peter's power has increased and he's not himself.

Significant Themes

• Grief and its effects on mental health.
• The struggle between reality and illusion.
• The consequences of power and responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Peter interacts with his alternate selves and their companions, but his paranoia prevents meaningful connection.
• May tries to help Peter but is rebuffed and frightened by his behavior.
• Original and Amazing Spider-Men try to restrain Peter but are surprised by his enhanced abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Toby, a powerful Spider-Man from another universe, arrives and subdues Peter using his enhanced Spider-Sense.
• Toby reveals he can control other Spider-Men due to a unique resonance ability.
• A colossal three-colored spider, Toby's manifestation, appears and terrifies Peter, who faints.
• After Toby and the others leave, a mysterious hooded figure with red hair appears, sensing Peter's uniqueness.

Character Developments

• Peter shows resilience against Toby's Spider-Sense, indicating his special nature.
• Toby demonstrates his immense power and control over other Spider-Men.
• The mysterious figure is introduced, hinting at her interest in Peter.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Spider-Men and the consequences of such power.
• The special nature of Peter from the Sacred Timeline.
• The potential for redemption in villains, as seen through May's perspective.

Character Interactions

• Toby and Peter: Toby initially underestimates Peter but later acknowledges his uniqueness.
• Peter and May: May disregards danger to rush to Peter's aid, showing her love and concern for him.
• Original, Amazing, MJ, and Ned: They discuss the fate of the villains, with May advocating for a second chance.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Peter awakens and hugs Aunt May, grateful for her rescue.
• A vote is held to decide Norman and the others' fate: give them another chance or send them away.
• Peter votes to send them away, prioritizing his loved ones' safety.

Character Developments

• Peter feels guilty for causing Aunt May's death and wants to make amends.
• Toby's resentment towards Peter is evident, but he remains calm and collected.
• Aunt May shows her maternal side, comforting Peter and maintaining her kindness despite her near-death experience.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and loved ones.
• The consequences of one's actions and the desire to make amends.
• The struggle between personal desires and the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Peter and Aunt May's emotional reunion.
• Toby's indifference towards Peter's gratitude.
• Peter, MJ, and Ned's united front in deciding Norman and the others' fate.
• The Original and the Amazing's curiosity about Doctor Strange and the Avengers.

Key plot points and events

• Peter realizes that his universe has faced far more major threats than the other two Spider-Men’s worlds: Original Spider-Man has fought only a parasitic alien, while Amazing Spider-Man has never encountered aliens.
• The group remembers that Doctor Strange is still trapped in the Mirror Dimension. Ned admits he can’t deliberately control his portal-making, and the others consider asking Wong or Wanda for help.
• Peter explains that Wong warned them not to involve him, while Wanda has been missing since the Avengers restored the people Thanos erased.
• Toby ends the digression by using his Space Ring to reach into the Mirror Dimension, shatter its boundary, and pull out Strange, who is still bound in webbing.
• Strange learns Toby is from another universe and angrily blames Peter’s repeated interruptions during the Memory Spell for bringing people from across the Multiverse into their world.
• Strange warns that the situation could become catastrophic if a powerful enemy—such as another Thanos—appears. The Spider-Men offer to help, and Strange asks whether Toby is the strongest Spider-Man.
• Toby avoids a direct answer and says he knows “a little bit of everything,” displaying a bracelet set with the Six Infinity Stones.

Character developments and interactions

• Peter is embarrassed by his role in the crisis and admits he has made many foolish choices. MJ’s pointed reaction to May’s teasing about Wanda makes clear she is protective of their relationship.
• Doctor Strange returns frustrated and alarmed, shifting from bewilderment at being rescued to confronting Peter about the risks of his spell.
• Toby proves resourceful and powerful by rescuing Strange without help, while remaining modest about his abilities.
• Original and Amazing Spider-Man respond with surprise to the scale of Peter’s world and try to reassure Strange that they can help.
• Ned is anxious and defensive when Peter assumes he can simply open another portal; he clarifies that his earlier portals were accidental.
• May and MJ add humor and personal tension to the conversation, while Toby acts as the practical one who gets the group back on task.

Significant themes

• Multiversal consequences: Peter’s spell has drawn people from other universes into his world, and the group worries that a stronger threat may follow.
• Responsibility and blame: Strange holds Peter accountable for the danger his actions created, while Peter recognizes his own mistakes.
• Different worlds, different burdens: The other Spider-Men’s comparatively quiet histories contrast sharply with Peter’s disaster-filled universe.
• Teamwork and capability: Despite Strange’s fears, the Spider-Men believe they can cooperate to contain the crisis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Doctor Strange discovers Ned, a boy who accidentally opened portals and summoned beings with the Infinity Stones, revealing his immense potential.
• Ned agrees to join Kamar-Taj to become a sorcerer under Wong's tutelage.
• Toby, May, Original, and Amazing want to help the beings from other universes, while Doctor Strange and the others want to send them back. The vote is tied at 4-4.
• May suggests settling the dispute with an arm-wrestling match between representatives from each side. Peter volunteers to represent his team.

Character Developments

• Ned gains confidence in his abilities and decides to become a sorcerer to protect humanity.
• Toby reveals he has conquered a new universe, further establishing his power and influence.
• Peter shows reluctance but steps up to represent his team in the arm-wrestling match.

Significant Themes

• Potential and Talent: Ned's discovery highlights the theme of recognizing and nurturing potential talent.
• Power and Influence: Toby's revelation about conquering a universe emphasizes the theme of power and its consequences.
• Decision Making and Dispute Resolution: The tied vote and the suggestion to settle it through an arm-wrestling match explore the theme of decision-making and dispute resolution.

Character Interactions

• Doctor Strange and Ned: Strange recognizes Ned's potential and encourages him to join Kamar-Taj.
• Toby and May: Toby's relationship with May from this universe is explored, showing his soft spot for her.
• Peter and Toby: Peter's reluctance and eventual decision to represent his team in the arm-wrestling match against Toby highlights their dynamic as cousins.