Warning! Spoilers for King in Black: Spider-Man #1!
Although he blames himself for laying the seeds that allowed the King in Black event to happen, Spider-Man was able to not only avoid capture and assimilation but also allowed to redeem his big Spider-Man: Homecoming mistake. With the help of former Avengers Academy student Reptil, Spider-Man's quick thinking and Reptil's selfless devotion to protecting innocent civilians caught in the crossfire helps to save the Staten Island Ferry and its passengers aboard. The beleaguered webslinger is especially touched by Reptil's admittance he was simply following Spider-Man's example.
Created by Christos N. Gage and Steven Uy, Humberto Lopez's desire to one day become an Avenger became more a reality when he was fused with a Fossilized Amulet which gave him the ability to transform his body - and later his entire being - into any prehistoric dinosaur. While his time in Avengers Academy allowed him to further control and understand his powers, Reptil was traumatized by his time fighting in Arcade's Murderworld or being possessed by his future self. Having participated in other Marvel events like Fear Itself or Avengers vs X-Men, Humberto is found flying among the symbiote-infested New York, trying to help an old woman get home when he is attacked by Spider-Man who mistook him for one of Knull's symbiote dragons.
In the story by writer Jed MacKay and artist Michelle Bandini, the distracted and remorseful Peter is told by Reptil that he's aware of the overwhelming danger but that he wants to be like his hero Spider-Man where "saving people is more important than fighting people". Touched by Humberto's words, he agrees to help him get his elderly passenger home, even if it is on Staten Island. Hitching a ride on Reptil's pterodactyl form, they come across the Staten Island Ferry. Unfortunately, the Ferry's bright lights attract unwanted attention as it is attacked by a gigantic symbiote-controlled monster whom the two heroes must fight despite having little to no advantage against their enormous opponent.
Spider-Man and Reptil aren't just battling on the site of Peter's big Homecoming mistake but their relationship brings to mind Peter's mentorship under Tony Stark. Although Iron Man was a huge contributor to bringing Spider-Man into prominence in the MCU, the Avengers are much more committed to training the next generation in the comics instead of simply giving them the tools, wishing them well, and then chastising them when they make a serious mistake. Eager to prove himself, Peter Parker leaped at the chance to stop the Vulture but his interruption of Toomes' arms deal saw the Scorpion captured but foolishly caused a malfunctioning weapon to tear the ship in half with passengers aboard. In this case, Peter can't ignore the fact people are in jeopardy and convinces Reptil to trust his abilities, as he transforms into a giant sea dinosaur while Spider-Man is able to convince the Ferry's crew and passengers to help him prepare weapons to fight the creature should it overwhelm Humberto.
In Spider-Man: Homecoming, Peter's failure is saved by Iron Man's intervention but his behavior and inexperience are enough to convince Tony that he isn't ready, taking back the Spider-Man suit as a punishment. Faced with a similar yet completely different dilemma here, Spider-Man pushes past his guilt and chooses to accept responsibility, helping to inspire Reptil to push past his own fear and doubt to do the right thing regardless of the odds or danger to themselves. With the creature defeated, the ship and its passengers safe and intact, Spider-Man and his latest protégé take a moment to soak it in before getting ready to do it all over again because that's what heroes do.