In this issue, more is revealed about the origin of Ezekiel's power and questions are answered as to his intentions to get involved with Peter Parker. From what we see in certain panels, Ezekiel appears to have participated to some kind of ritual that granted him his spider-like powers, unlike Peter, whose powers, according to Ezekiel, are the real deal. In other words, meant to be. Ezekiel also reveals to Peter Morlun's intentions: to destroy Spider-Man; to hunt him down as he’s done so with other super-heroes over the last centuries. Ezekiel relentlessly tries to convince Peter to hide inside a secret chamber (that only he is aware of), that should theoretically not be detectable by Morlun. Naturally, Peter refuses the offer, feeling that he is responsible for the safety of the city. His refusal leads to the inevitable: a confrontation with Morlun in the last pages of the issue. Confrontation that leaves Spider-Man speechless; no wisecrack right at hand.