The plot of the upcoming Marvel's Spider-Man 2 remains a mystery, but Insomniac's highly anticipated sequel could find success by pulling story tropes from the pages of Marvel Comics. The sequel to Marvel's Spider-Man will feature both Peter Parker and Miles Morales as playable characters, with the web-slingers facing off against new villains like Kraven the Hunter and Venom. The plot of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will surely be an original experience, but borrowing from popular comic storylines could make the sequel truly memorable.
The story of Marvel's Spider-Man puts an original spin on the friendly neighborhood hero's complex life, but the game does draw inspiration from several iconic comic storylines. Spider-Man's struggle to balance his personal life and superhero career was established in the character's earliest issues back in the 1960s, with the Ultimate Spider-Man series modernizing the hero's arachnid adventures in the 2000s. In the game Doctor Octopus initially serves as Peter's mentor and close confidant before tragically turning to evil, which is a common comic book trope. Aunt May's devastating death at the end of Marvel's Spider-Man also mirrors the fate of many superhero loved ones, and the sequel may delve into even darker territory.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Can Pull From Dark Comic Stories
Developers claim that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has a darker story than the first game, which may open the door for plenty of comic storyline inspirations. The game's most obvious influences will likely come from stories featuring Venom and the black suit, like the classic Amazing Spider-Man #300 or the modern Ultimate Spider-Man version. Depending on how Marvel's Spider-Man 2 treats Venom he may be a full-blown villain or an anti-hero like in the Venom: Lethal Protector series. Kraven the Hunter's appearance in the game will likely borrow from the infamously somber Kraven's Last Hunt storyline from 1987, and perhaps his first appearance in Amazing Spider-Man #15.
Why Venom Will Make Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Story Even Darker
Given the game's darker tone, there are many general tropes that the Marvel's Spider-Man 2 story could pull from Marvel Comics material. Peter Parker has abandoned the Spider-Man identity in shame on multiple occasions, and a potential black suit storyline could end this way in Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Marvel Comics also loves having two heroes face off in combat, which could be recreated with Peter and Miles if the two butt heads during the events of the game. The tragic death of a love interest is also a staple of Spider-Man's comic career, which could spell doom for either Mary Jane Watson or Black Cat in Marvel's Spider-Man 2.
Having Marvel's Spider-Man 2 be darker than its predecessor creates the opportunity for various popular Marvel Comics tropes. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 will feature Venom, which will likely lead into the black suit storyline and Peter's gradual transformation into a more violent and brutal hero. This could result in Marvel Comics tropes like a fight between Peter and Miles, the death of a love interest or Peter abandoning his superhero lifestyle altogether. While Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is still a mystery, the game has plenty of room to make life darker for poor Peter Parker.
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Marvel's Spider-Man 2
- Released:
- 2023-10-20
- Developer:
- Insomniac Games
- Franchise:
- Marvel's Spider-Man
- Genre:
- Adventure, Action
- Platform:
- PlayStation 5
- Publisher:
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- ESRB:
- T
- Engine:
- Insomniac Engine v. 4.0
- Prequel:
- Spider-Man: Miles Morales
