The multiverse's Spider-Heroes unite in an awesome Spider-Verse cosplay celebrating multiple versions of Spider-Man and his allies. As the protector and champion of the Web of Life and Destiny, Spider-Man has enjoyed many adventures with his alt-universe counterparts, and now a team of cosplayers are recreating that iconic Marvel spectacle.
The Spider-Verse began in 2014’s Amazing Spider-Man #9 by Dan Slott and Olivier Coipel, and brought together different variants of the Web-Head from across multiple dimensions. Marvel has since revisited the concept several times, including in the MCU’s Spider-Man: No Way Home. At its core, each Spider-Verse story is about different Spider-Heroes coming together across dimensions to save the day. Some of the most notable ones are Spider-Gwen, Miles Morales, and Spider-Man 2099.
In a clear tribute to the cover art for Amazing Spider-Man #13, created by Coipel, cosplayers @mike_jcosplay, @courtneycosplay, @davidl.knightshadows7508, and @theflashinnash put on the masks of various Wall-Crawlers and rush headlong into battle. This live-action adaptation was featured in a video by photographer Ryan Sims in honor of Spider-Man Day. The video gives a quick look at the costuming, posing, and lighting that was used to recreate the comic cover. Though the image is not an exact match, it does feature a lot of Spider-People, including Ultimate Spider-Man, Iron Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2099, Spider-Girl, Spider-Gwen/Gwenom, the PS4 Spider-Man, and of course Miles Morales' Spider-Man.
Spider-Verse Cosplay Nails Marvel's Wall-Crawlers
The lighting (credited to @paulcbuffinc) and effects work perfectly together and give viewers an almost surreal impression that they are looking at a comic instead of a live-action picture of a group of Spider-Verse cosplayers swinging into action against a digital fiery background of destruction.
The best thing about a concept like the Spider-Verse is that it allows fans and creators an opportunity to put their own spin on Spider-Man. That is currently what is happening with Marvel’s Edge of the Spider-Verse, which is introducing all new and creative Spider-Man-based heroes, including a Disney Princess Spider-Woman, and Marvel’s first gay Spider-Man. In the Spider-Verse there is room for infinite variations of everyone’s favorite Wall-Crawler - maybe that is why it has become such a fan favorite.
The Spider-Verse has been one of the most consistently cool and interesting concepts to come out of Marvel in the past decade. It continues to bring in fans and allows Spider-Man to break both interdimensional and artistic boundaries, and this cosplay photo session is no different. Ryan Sims and his collaborators really take it to another level by combining cosplay with stunning photography and visual effects as they journey into the Spider-Verse.
Source: @ryansimsphotography