The past history of the Vulture of Earth-78127 mirrors that of his Earth-616 counterpart until his early criminal career. In this reality, it was Flash Thompson who was bitten by a radioactive spider and became the costumed hero known as Captain Spider.

When Captain Spider attempted to foil the Vulture's criminal operations, the hero found himself outmatched by the flying foe. Unwilling to give up, Captain Spider grabbed onto the Vulture as the villain flew into the air. Struggling high above the sky, the Vulture managed to kick free of Captain Spider, sending the novice hero falling to his death.