Spider-Noir: A Hero for the Wrong Reasons

Superhero Ethics by TruStory FM

Jun 16, 202660:46TV & Film

"Ben's PTSD manifested as his alcoholism and his self-destruction as the Spider. ‘I'm just going to go out there and get punched in the face voluntarily, and maybe I'll do some good at the same time.’ "— Will FreelandBen...

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