Doctor Octopus Bugle" shortly after the disappearance/retirement of Spider-Man, killing editor-in-chief Joseph "Robbie" Robertson. This motivates "Bugle" publisher J. Jonah Jameson to initiate "Project: Human Fly", an attempt to create a government controlled superhero. Mercenaries (later revealed to be in the employ of Doctor Octopus) attempt to steal the Human Fly suit, but are thwarted when Jameson's grandson takes the suit (the controls of which bond to the first user) and becomes the superhero The Buzz. The Buzz and Spider-Girl eventually apprehend Doctor Octopus, who—now being struck with cancer—falls into a coma from which he is not expected to recover. Later, the
Action International Pictures 1992, and re-branded AIP as West Side Studios. This was acknowledged as a nod to his 30-year association with "West Side Story", as well as to de-emphasize action films. Prior would continue to direct for the company he sold. Nine years after initial release in 1988, "Space Mutiny" was lampooned on "Mystery Science Theater 3000" and featured on the home video release of that show. Action International Pictures Action International Pictures (AIP) also known as West Side Studios, is a film production and distribution company founded in 1986. AIP was founded by David Winters, David A. Prior and Peter Yuval.