Scarlotti is eventually diagnosed as manic-depressive by prison psychiatrists. He attempts to reform, but rejected by his parents and residents of his home town, Scarlotti becomes Blacklash again. While attempting an assassination for the Maggia, Blacklash is confronted by Spider-Man whom he weakens with his whip, but is defeated by the second Iron Man.
Scarlotti is eventually diagnosed as bipolar by prison psychiatrists. He attempts reform, but rejected by his parents and residents of his hometown, Scarlotti returns to Blacklash again. While attempting an assassination for the Maggia, Blacklash is confronted by Spider-Man who weakens him with his whip, but is defeated by the second Iron Man.