Unraveling the Confusing Elements of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse left fans with some unanswered questions Discover the top 10 moments that left viewers scratching their heads in confusion
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse has finally fulfilled fans' long-awaited desire to see the beloved superhero in a thrilling animated adventure that expertly brings the comic book world to life on the big screen. Despite the film's widespread critical and fan acclaim, some viewers have identified a few inconsistencies that have raised questions about certain character motivations. Rather than detracting from the film's overall quality, these observations serve as a reminder that even the most powerful heroes are not infallible and can struggle to uphold their own principles.
Major spoilers ahead for Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse!
11 Can Comic Characters Transfer To Live-Action?
While exploring the Spider Society, Miles stumbled upon an exciting find in the prison section - a cameo appearance of the Prowler. However, this version of the character is portrayed in live-action by Donald Glover, sporting a new and stylish suit that would fit right into Marvel's Spider-Man 2. This cameo raises questions about the medium of the story and the implications of blending live-action and animation elements.
Donald Glover is not the sole live-action appearance in Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, as it also includes scenes from Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man movies. This raises the question of whether this animated iteration of Miles Morales would remain animated if he were to enter the MCU.
10 Why Didn’t Spider-Man Offer To Help The Spot?
The deli was bustling with customers when Spider-Man and the Spot clashed for the first time. The Spot had attempted to steal an ATM, prompting Spider-Man to spring into action. However, it soon became clear that the Spot was not your typical criminal. Spider-Man could have avoided the fight altogether if he had set aside his witty comebacks and instead focused on learning more about this enigmatic villain, who was clearly in a desperate situation.
Spider-Man chooses to confront the Spot instead of assisting him in curing his dark matter affliction. The Spot, on the other hand, considers Spider-Man to be his archenemy. This sets off a chain of disturbances throughout the multiverse as the Spot embarks on a journey across different universes in order to increase his power and eliminate his Spider-Man counterpart.
9 How Did Miles Morales Not See That He Was In The Wrong Universe?
Fleeing from the clutches of the Spider Society, Miles Morales assumes he has returned to his own Earth. But to his dismay, he soon realizes that he has been transported to Earth-42, the very planet where the spider that gifted him with his powers resides. Regrettably, Miles becomes aware of this fact a little too late and is now trapped in an alternate universe.
Despite the physical and emotional tolls of the recent events, Miles failed to notice the destruction that surrounded him - the crumbling buildings, the chaos in the streets, and the raging fires. While understandable given his circumstances, it highlights the overwhelming nature of the situation he found himself in.
8 What Constitutes A Canon Event?
One of the most intriguing elements of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse is the incorporation of a Canon Event. This refers to a pivotal moment that is essential to the essence of Spider-Man, and if it were to be altered or omitted, the entire universe could crumble. Examples of such Canon Events include the untimely demise of Uncle Ben and the tragic passing of a police captain, who is typically Gwen Stacey's father.
However, the question remains: if these events are considered canon, then why do some universes feature Uncle Ben still alive? The Spider-Man comics that stand out have explored several multiverse examples where these canon events are not essential for survival. Furthermore, if not every Spider-Man is Peter Parker, where do we draw the line with canon events?
7 Why Was Earth-50101 Building A Super-Collider?
In Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, the Super-Collider plays a pivotal role in the plot. It's a particle accelerator created by Alchemax and financed by Wilson Fisk to bring back his family from another dimension. However, there's another Super-Collider being constructed in Earth-50101, and it's unclear what its purpose is.
This malevolent device was constructed with nefarious intentions and was so dangerous that even Miguel O'Hara referred to it as a catastrophic event. However, it appears that Pavitr Prabhakar, a Spider-Man affiliated with the Spider Society, is not particularly alarmed by the presence of the Super-Collider on his own Earth.
6 Peter B. Parker Betrays Miles Morales
Peter B. Parker's character in Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse is one that is marked by questionable choices. As Miles' mentor, he is someone that is looked up to and respected as a friend who had a child with the hopes that they would one day grow up to be like Miles. However, despite his high regard for Miles, his betrayal only adds to the tragedy of the situation.
It is illogical for Peter B. Parker to turn against Miles and hold him captive as he watches his father meet his demise. Although Uncle Ben's death was a pivotal moment in shaping Spider-Man's character, this does not justify sacrificing innocent lives. Spider-Man's duty is to protect the world from destruction, and he would always find a way to prevent catastrophic events from occurring.
5 Is Insomniac Spider-Man A Real Spider-Man Or Not?
As Miles is led through the Spider Society's headquarters, he passes by an area designated for holding Spider-Man's adversaries from different universes. One notable appearance is made by Donald Glover, who played Aaron Davis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as an exciting Easter egg cameo. However, another cameo that may cause confusion is that of Spider-Man, particularly the version from Insomniac Games' Marvel's Spider-Man.
4 Why Did Miles Swing With The Cake?
This version of Spider-Man is currently being held captive in a prison base and is known as Insomniac's interpretation of the character. It raises the question of whether this Spider-Man is based on a real version of the superhero in the Spider Society, or simply a character in a video game who has been captured and is awaiting return to his own universe.
In the midst of celebrating his father's achievement, Miles Morales finds himself struggling to balance his responsibilities as Spider-Man and his duty to bring home the cake. The situation becomes even more chaotic as he navigates through the challenges of being a superhero while trying to keep the cake intact.
Miles had a difficult time trying to prevent himself from using his webs to ruin the cake, but to his father's dismay, he couldn't resist the temptation and ended up using them while he was in his apartment building. This impulsive decision caused the destruction of both cakes that he had bought for his father's special occasion.
3 Peter B. Parker Bringing His Daughter To Fight The Multiverse
After encountering Miles Morales, Peter B. Parker underwent some significant transformations in his life. However, the most noticeable change in his personality is his joy as a new father. Peter and his wife Mary Jane have a daughter named Mayday. As Spider-Man is known for his irresponsibility, it's not surprising that Peter chose to bring Mayday to the Spider Society base, and no one seemed to mind.
However, what is particularly peculiar is that Peter B. Parker made the decision to take his child on what may be the most perilous interdimensional journey yet, alongside Gwen, to locate Miles, all while facing opposition from the Spider Society. It's a rather unusual choice.
2 How Did Gwen Know How To Find The Spider-Team?
As Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse comes to a close, Spider-Gwen introduces her new squad of heroes. Among them are Peter B. Parker, Spider-Noir, Spider-Ham, Peni Parker, Spider-Byte, Hobie Brown, and Pavitr Prabhakar. But how did Gwen manage to gather and mobilize this team so quickly?
1 Why Does Spider-Sense Not Work Sometimes?
It is uncertain whether Spider-Gwen's time with the Spider Society has provided her the ability to locate particular Spider-People throughout the Multiverse, despite the fact that she has access to the knowledge of various other Spider characters.
Although Spider-Sense is a remarkable power, it isn't foolproof in Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. Despite being able to detect dangers to a significant extent, it fails to work for every punch, kick, or threat. Despite this limitation, Spider-Sense remains a crucial ability for Spider-Man and is an integral part of his character.
The utilization of Spider-Sense in Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse is quite limited, and it's surprising that the Spider Society members do not receive alerts from their Spider-Sense every few minutes, given that the first movie depicts Spider-Sense activating when they are near each other for the first time. Miles even ends up taking a few hits that could have been prevented if his Spider-Sense had been functioning properly. Don't miss the chance to catch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in theaters today.
