He was just some guy with a gun. During one of his tours in the army, he came across the crimson gem of Cyttorak, and he gained the power that makes him one of the most dangerous men on the planet.

Spider-Man will have extra deaths to spend as he battles the deadly Scions of Cyttorak, including Cyrios, Callix and his Crimson Canines, and Cyra. Amazing Spider-Man #61 variant cover by Gleb ...