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References to and Quotes about
The Kingpin (Wilson Fisk)

Marvel Knights Spider-Man #2 (July 2004): "Down Among the Dead Men: Part Two", page 19, panels 2-3:
Spider-Man: "...since the Kingpin went down you're probably the most connected individual on the Eastern Seaboard and if anybody can help me find this woman [Aunt May] it's you."
Owl: "And why exactly should I help you...?"
Spider-Man: "Because I'll owe you, Owl... and for a... man with his eye on the Kingpin's empire, that's worth a lot..."

Marvel Knights Spider-Man #4 (Sep. 2004): "Down Among the Dead Men: Part Four", pages 8, 22:
(pg. 8) Vulture: "Ten million bucks is chicken-feed to guys like Kingpin and the Owl, but it's the difference between living and dying for my little grandson!"
(pg. 22) Saul Fischer: "I'm the guy that took that shot of Dazzler after her overdose... And the Kingpin eating through a straw after Daredevil messed him up? That was one of mine, too."

Marvel Knights Spider-Man #9 (Feb. 2005): "Last Stand: Part 1", page 18, panel 2:
Mac Gargan (to Peter Parker): "No Kingpin out there to bust your stones anymore? That's why he's [Norman Osborn] been making The Owl into a player."

Marvel Knights Spider-Man #12 (May 2005): "Last Stand: Part 4", page 4, panel 5:
Green Goblin/Norman Osborn (to Spider-Man): "Because heroes need villains to keep them in check, Peter. Otherwise, you end up with Ant-Man running the Federal Reserve. Why do you think I gave all those witless goons a facelift? Why do you think I helped to install The Owl where the Kingpin used to sit?"