Summary
Insomniac’sMarvel’s Spider-Manfranchise is an original continuity, though it’s never been afraid to take explicit inspiration and direct references to otherSpider-Manmedia.Ultimate Spider-Maninfluencesare apparent when Harry repossesses the symbiote, for instance, while the symbiote invasion’s depiction is unmistakably reminiscent ofWeb of Shadows. There’s also been a handful of comic book-inspired references, whether in the game’s own imagery or in comic-inspired alternate suits, such as Spider-Man lifting rubble off of civilians in Fisk Tower referencingThe Amazing Spider-Man #33.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2now lays out a fairly predictable roadmap for a third game: Cindy becoming Silk,Norman or Harry becoming Green Goblin, and Otto breaking out of the Raft to wreak havoc as Doctor Octopus yet again, with side content also teasing a bunch of villains who’ll be appearing in future entries. However, if Insomniac wants to continue with comic inspirations in a meaningful, relevant, and timely way, it could adapt similar characteristics of the newUltimate Spider-Manrun that’ll begin in January that portrays Peter as a father with a full beard.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 May Run Parallel to the New Ultimate Spider-Man Ongoing
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Lays the Brickwork for Peter and MJ’s Future Together
Marvel’s Spider-Manbegan with Peter and MJ’s relationship being strained despite them both still having feelings for one another.
They had separated due to MJ’s perceived lack of mutual importance and respect in terms of her having her own identity and being able to contribute to Peter’s crime-fighting, and the sequel exhumes that argument again during her Scream boss fight. Nonetheless, Peter and MJ are still together by the end ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2and even though she may always feel a bit inferior without comparable superpowers of her own, she seems to at least have found self-purpose enough to stand on her own.
Interestingly, theBlack Cat DLC inMarvel’s Spider-Manblatantly alluded to the idea of Peter being a father, with MJ supporting him and saying he’d be a good father when the timing and person were appropriate for such a monumental life change. Now that Peter and MJ are living together in Queens and Peter has seemingly hung up his tights for the time being, the upcomingUltimate Spider-Manrun might be a wonderful source of inspiration.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 Could See Peter and MJ Having Started a Family
In 2024’s upcomingUltimate Spider-Manongoing series from Hickman and Checchetto, Peter is already an adult married to MJ with two children by the time he becomes Spider-Man. This alone is a large enough distinction in Peter’s traditional story to be alarming, though it’s easy to be distracted by another stark distinction in this newUltimaterun’s Peter: his full beard.
It’ll be interesting to see what ensues in this series and, while Insomniac probably already has a plan for its nextMarvel’s Spider-Maninstallments,Marvel’s Spider-Man 3could follow the same direction to suddenly depict Peter as a father, perhaps with his own newfound facial hair. Peter was roughly 25 inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2and it’s unknown how long of a gap in time there’ll be between it andMarvel’s Spider-Man 3, but if Insomniac wants to leap ahead by several years it could plop down a couple of toddlers in Peter and MJ’s laps.
That said, thevillain teases inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2suggest that the next entry may need to hurry along urgently since Norman likely isn’t willing to wait a handful of years to test the G-Serum on himself or his ailing son. Otherwise, a half-sequel could potentially satisfy some of these villains and explain why other events are on hold while Peter and MJ establish a family.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
