Spider-Man (1981) Season 1 Episode 25 The Return Of Kingpin
- February 27, 1982
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7.0 (53)
In Spider-Man (1981) season 1 episode 25, titled "The Return of Kingpin," the notorious crime lord, Kingpin, returns to New York City after being released from prison. In an effort to stay out of the public eye, he hires a group of mercenaries to break him out and takes over an abandoned warehouse as his new base of operations.
Meanwhile, Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, is trying to find a way to clear the name of his friend, Richard Fisk, who has been accused of helping Kingpin escape. Richard is the son of Kingpin and has been working undercover for the police to bring down his father's criminal empire.
As Spider-Man investigates, he discovers that Kingpin plans to use a machine called the "Neuro-Cortex Adjuster" to erase all memories of his criminal activities from the minds of his enemies, including Spider-Man. With the help of Richard Fisk and his girlfriend, Felicia Hardy, who also happens to be the Black Cat, Spider-Man sets out to stop Kingpin and his plan.
The episode is filled with action-packed scenes, including a showdown between Spider-Man and Kingpin's mercenaries in the warehouse and a thrilling chase through the city as Spider-Man attempts to stop Kingpin from using the Neuro-Cortex Adjuster on him.
In addition to the action, the episode also explores the complicated relationship between Richard Fisk and his father, Kingpin. It becomes clear that Richard is conflicted about his allegiances, as he wants to do the right thing but also doesn't want to betray his father.
Overall, "The Return of Kingpin" is an exciting episode of Spider-Man that delves into the complex world of organized crime and the difficult choices that come with trying to bring down a criminal empire. It showcases Spider-Man at his best as he battles both physical and psychological threats to protect his city and his friends.