: Mary Jane Watson continues her own investigation into the city's underworld, often crossing paths with Spider-Man as they both look for answers regarding the "Inner Demons".
: Peter investigates a replica of an antique Chinese opera mask found at a crime scene, which translates to "demon" and links recent activities to the mysterious Mr. Negative .
: Peter's dual life is subtly acknowledged as Otto praises him for his "suit-crafting" skills, though he remains officially unaware of Peter's secret identity. Rising Tensions and Mysteries