Summary
Marvel’s Spider-Manhas consistently been on the cutting edge of superhero games ever since its inception. The series puts gamers in the shoes of its characters to a degree that is nearly infamous at this point. The ability to swap out Spider-Man’s costume has been a key feature of the games, and a recent addition to Marvel Comics lore may offer the perfect inspiration forMarvel’s Spider-Man 3.
Many major Marvel heroes are undergoing some updates in their respective comic runs right now, as indicated by the slew of announcements at San Diego Comic Con. Among these latest lore additions is an upcoming Spider-Man crossover, with the wall crawler getting a brand-new costume from one ofMarvel’s greatest villains: Doctor Doom.
Marvel’s Spider-Man Could Add a New Costume Designed by Marvel’s Most Iconic Villain
Spider-Man Comics Are Undergoing a Seismic Shift
Several upcoming projects drew a lot of excitement during one ofMarvel’s panels at SDCC 2024, appropriately titled “Next Big Thing”. Comic book writer Zeb Wells has been the head of theAmazing Spider-Mancomic line for quite some time now, but Wells will be stepping down later this year after providing a conclusion to a run that has had its fair share of ups and downs.
Upon the conclusion of Wells' run, a new team will take over, beginning their time onAmazing Spider-Manwith the newly announced “8 Deaths of Spider-Man”. 8 Deaths of Spider-Man won’t begin until November 2024, but there are a few key aspects that are known already. First and foremost,Doctor Doom is front and centeras the new Sorcerer Supreme, and is sure to shake up the Marvel Universe in a number of ways.
Doctor Doom Provides Spider-Man with an Updated Costume
Spider-Man is receiving a new costume designed by Doctor Doom himself, and seems to be doing the mastermind’s bidding. Doctor Doom is just about the last person many fans may have expected towork together with any Marvel hero. Likewise, Spider-Man accepting the help of someone so infamous was previously unthinkable.
Spider-Man is a hero who prefers to stay in his own lane more than anything, though the interpretation featured inMarvel’s Spider-Manuses plenty of high-tech gadgets. Either way, Doctor Doom’s grand schemes are pretty far beyond the friendly neighborhood wheelhouse. Though it is true that Spider-Man has had a few major benefactors over the years, Docotor Doom’s new role ensures that this upcoming crossover is truly shocking. After all, Spider-Man has tight-knit bonds with The Fantastic Four unmatched by nearlyany other character in Marvel Comics. While he may share a mutual respect with plenty of other heroes, characters like the Human Torch are practically family to Peter Parker.
Spider-Man’s Doctor Doom Costume Would Be Perfect for Marvel’s Spider-Man 3
Although this team up of sorts may be unexpected, it’s certainly a welcome surprise. Spider-Man and Doctor Doom are easily Marvel’s most iconic hero and villain respectively, so it’s not hard to imagine why the creative team at Marvel Comics thought this would be an interesting idea to explore. What’s even more exciting at this point is the implication it may have for outside media going forward.
Marvel’s Spider-Manis chock-full of unique costumesthat embrace many dimensions of the character’s history, but it could always use some more fresh material. Spider-Man’s new costume is so exciting precisely because it’s so unexpected. Plain and simple, it’s a great design that makes use of the best aspects of both characters, and with Doom sure to become more popular than ever thanks to RDJ’s upcoming portrayal of the character in the MCU, making this costume attainable in the next game simply makes sense.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2created an awkward villain situation, one that could potentially be addressed by drawing inspiration from Spider-Man’s comic outings. As Insomniac looks to the comics to craft its next story, it likely won’t be thinking of making Doctor Doom a promiment character, but it could still acknowledge this new pairing through an unlockable costume. Spider-Man and Doctor Doom teaming up is bound to create a seismic shift in the status quo for both characters, and Spidey’s latest suit is the perfect symbol of this. Above all, it’s a great design that would fit right intoMarvel’s Spider-Man 3.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
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Spider-Men Peter Parker and Miles Morales face the ultimate test of strength inside and outside the mask as they fight to save the city, each other and the ones they love, from the monstrous Venom and the dangerous new symbiote threat.Explore an expansive Marvel’s New York with faster web-swinging and the all-new Web Wings, quickly switching between Peter and Miles to experience different stories, epic new abilities and high-tech gear.Wield Peter’s symbiote abilities and Miles’ explosive bio-electric powers in battle against new and iconic Marvel Super Villains – including an original take on a symbiote-infused Venom, the ruthless Kraven the Hunter, the volatile Lizard, and more from the Marvel Rogues’ Gallery.
