This episode serves as the climactic conclusion to the "Contest of Champions" four-part event. After multiple rounds of cosmic combat between the [Grandmaster](fandom.com Dwi Gast (Earth-12041)) and the [Collector](fandom.com Tivan (Earth-12041)), the stakes escalate to the fate of Earth itself.
: Following the battle, the heroes are freed, and the status quo for the subsequent season, Ultimate Spider-Man vs. the Sinister 6 , is established with the reopening of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy. [S3E26] Contest of Champions Part Four
" Contest of Champions: Part 4 " is the series finale of the third season of the animated series . It originally aired on September 27, 2015. Plot Overview This episode serves as the climactic conclusion to
: Spider-Man leads a ragtag group of "leftover" heroes including the Collector , She-Hulk , and Howard the Duck . They face off against a powerhouse villain team consisting of Annihilus , Terrax , and Attuma . the Sinister 6 , is established with the reopening of the S
: Spider-Man is forced into a "winner-take-all" game against the Grandmaster's chosen champions. Unlike previous rounds, this battle takes place across New York City, which the Grandmaster has physically transported to his cosmic arena.
: This episode is notable for the redemption arc of the Collector, who transitions from a selfish hoarder to a guardian willing to protect the heroes.
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