The origin story of the beloved superhero Spider-Man from the Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to undergo a significant change with the upcoming animated series, Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man, scheduled for release in 2024. But is this change a good idea, and what are the details of the new storyline?
Spider-Man’s Origin Will Be Rooted in Magic
In the animated series initially announced as Spider-Man: Freshman Year but later renamed Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man, it is revealed that Peter Parker gains his powers not from a radioactive spider, but through magic.
In clips shown at the D23 Expo, on Peter’s first day at Midtown High, a portal opens, causing Doctor Strange and a monster he’s battling to fall through. During this chaos, a spider emerges from the portal, bites Peter, and grants him his powers.
While comic books have explored alternate versions of Spider-Man with different origin stories—such as Spider-Man Noir, where the hero is not bitten by a radioactive spider but by a swarm of spiders released from an ancient artifact, granting him powers from a spider god—this is the first time such a drastic change has been made in an animated or live-action adaptation.
Although the Spider-Verse films have touched on alternative origin stories, this marks the first significant alteration in the main storyline.
In conclusion, changing Spider-Man’s origin, especially in a story set in an alternate timeline, seems like a logical move. This shift is likely to add a new dimension to the character while also surprising fans. However, this change is not expected to impact the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s main storyline.
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