Spider-Island
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Description
A 2011 Marvel crossover by Dan Slott. A virus engineered by the Jackal spreads Spider-Man's abilities to the population of Manhattan, creating chaos as millions develop spider-powers they cannot control. Spider-Man must find the source before it spreads further.
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About Earth-616
The primary continuity of Marvel Comics where most titles take place. The designation was first used in The Daredevils #7 (July 1983) by Alan Moore and Alan Davis, originating from Captain Britain comics. Earth-616 serves as the home universe for core versions of Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and virtually all mainstream Marvel characters.