In Star Trek, they go down to the surface without space suits because magic technology exists to protect them from most disease (the occasional plot disease notwithstanding).

So, even if it doesn't start with him getting his powers and Uncle Ben dying, its still an origin story because it doesn't take place years later?

And it would be -worth it-

Most Marvel characters.

Me too!

Man, you were screwed either way. Guess who is also a nerdy kid with high school problems?

Who says they're doing an origin story? It's Pete in High School. USM spent over a hundred issues with Pete in High School.

Yep, and a Miguel O'Hara movie in 2099.

My theory is, they're starting with Pete so they can transition to Miles when they lose the actor. Same way they're setting up Bucky to take over as Cap when Chris Evans leaves.