MELT DOWN

• Writer - Peter David
• Penciler - Rick Leonardi
• Inker - Al Williamson
• Lettering - Ken Lopez
• Colorist - George Roussos
• Editor - Joey Cavalieri
• Editor in Chief - Tom Defalco

Summary

  Miguel takes Dana to safety, away from the "emotionally unstable" Lyla. Spider-Man thinks the entire city's computer net has crashed, as the city's systems go haywire. Meanwhile, Conchata finds Gabriel plugged in again, but she is shocked when she tries to remove his headset. Alchemax believes Discord has disrupted the city's computers, and they are scared. Back on the streets, Spider-Man does his best to stop minor catastrophes and ends up saving the life of Hikaru-sama of Stark-Fujikawa, who is left to ponder the dictates of honor: vengeance for killing the Specialist versus indebtedness for saving his life.Miguel and Dana arrive at Gabriel's apartment to discover his situation. Miguel decides to plug himself into Cyberspace to learn what's happened. His archetype (dressed in a simulation "Day of the Dead" costume) meets Discord who claims they all have only twenty two minutes to live. "Orientation" (Young Miguel O'Hara) 5 pages Angela figures out that Kron Stone dumped water on Miguel, and gives him a painful lesson in taking responsibility for his actions. Miguel meets Xina Kwan as Angela escorts him around. The School still has some of the old Heroic Age technology, having a holographic room for their students. Angela learns that Miguel's wit is something to be careful of.