This incarnation of Abner Jenkins, A.K.A. The Beetle, was one of the various super villains who got his hands on Iron Man's technology Stark patented and sold his creation. Jenkins used it to greatly enhance his armor. When Jenkins was wrecking havoc in New York City, Peter Parker, who using a paper bag as a disguise since he had given up being Spider-Man years ago, confronted him. Despite being outmatched by the villain, Parker managed to distract the Beetle long enough for the Iron Guard to come and arrest him.