Summary
- The "Superior Spider-Man" might have been a divisive storyline among the fandom, but offers an ambitious and bold direction for the MCU's Spider-Man – or at least, a great costume design to adapt.
- The Superior Spider-Man cosplay by @peetza_spoody faithfully recreated the iconic black-and-red suit of the Superior Spider-Man, from a storyline which featured Otto Octavius operating as Spider-Man after swapping bodies with Peter.
- As recreated by @peetza_spoody, the Superior Spider-Man costume emphasized the tech-genius aspect of Spider-Man, while pushing the longstanding boundaries of the character.
An expert cosplay build has highlighted the on-screen potential of an influential, if controversial, his original run in 2012, but fans have always wondered what this version would look like in live action, a question they have had to turn to cosplay to answer.
As showcased on Instagram, expert Spider-Man cosplayer @peetz_spoody, in collaboration with editor @wens.1998, faithfully recreated a comic book depicting the "Superior"-era Peter Parker in his secret laboratory, surrounded by Spider-bots.
The iconic black-and-red suit of the Superior Spider-Man shines through with careful editing work, offering a tease of what this darker incarnation of Marvel's Webslinger could look like in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, if the company took the ambitious step of adapting the "Superior Spider-Man" story arc for the screen.
Spider-Man Cosplay Perfectly Recreates His Most Brutal Loss to Kraven
Spider-Man and Kraven have been enemies for decades, with a new cosplay image killing Spidey off, inspired by the pair's brutal "Grim Hunt" story arc.
Writers have frequently explored the tech-genius aspect of Spider-Man's character, but never took it as far as was done with Otto Octavius during his time as the Superior Spider-Man.
This Screen-Ready Superior Spider-Man Cosplay Highlight's The Design's MCU Potential
Cosplay By @peetza_spoody; Photo Edit By @wens.1998
The Superior Spider-Man was born following the events of 2012’s Amazing Spider-Man #700 – by Dan Slott and Humberto Ramos – in which Doctor Octopus escaped death by swapping minds with Peter Parker.
After Peter Parker died in Doc Ock’s body, Otto vowed to carry on Spider-Man’s legacy in Peter’s body as the "Superior Spider-Man.” Octavius upgraded Spider-Man’s suit, creating detachable Spider limbs, and various other Spider-themed robots, weaponry, and experiments. However, Otto pushed away all of Peter Parker’s superhero, and personal, allies, and was fixated on becoming the most powerful superhero in existence. However readers might have felt the storyline, @peetz_spoody's cosplay of the Superior Spider-Man costume makes it undeniable that it would look incredible on screen.
Spider-Man has always been defined by his morality, and spider powers, but he is also a Spider-Man’s costume.
As @peetza_spoody's rendition of the character emphasizes, the Superior Spider-Man suit – and more importantly, the Superior Spider-Man storyline – would be a bold direction for the MCU's Spider-Man.
Superior Spider-Man Would Be A Bold Storyline For The MCU's Webslinger
An Ambitious Adaptation
As @peetza_spoody's rendition of the character emphasizes, drew inspiration from the Superior Spider-Man, there is so much potential in adapting the story for the MCU. It would perhaps be a surprising move for Marvel, but the Superior Spider-Man's suit design, if nothing else, deserves to make it to the screen.
Source: @Peetza_Spoody
- Alias
- Peter Parker, Ben Reilly, Otto Octavius, Yu Komori, Kaine Parker, Pavitr Prabhakar, William Braddock, Miles Morales, Kurt Wagner
- Created By
- Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
- Franchise
- Marvel, Spider-Man
- Race
- Human
- First Appearance
- Amazing Fantasy
- Alliance
- Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Secret Defenders, Future Foundation, Heroes for Hire, Mighty Avengers, New Avengers, Web-Warriors
Spider-Man is the name given to several individuals who have employed a spider-moniker throughout Marvel Comics. Typically gaining their powers through a bite from a radioactive spider, the different Spider-Man heroes employ super-strength, agility, and intellect while utilizing webbing to swing and tangle up their foes. The most notable of these Spider-Men is Peter Parker, who remains one of the most popular superheroes throughout the world.
