Unraveling the Mind-Bending Plot Twist in Spider-Man 2099: A Comic Fan's Delight

Summary

A Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse meme highlights the fact that Spider-Man 2099 never sought therapy despite being the leader of the Spider Society.

The Spider-Therapist's presence in the film amplifies the sadness of Spider-Man 2099's storyline, highlighting his failure to effectively address and cope with his trauma even though he possesses the necessary resources.

In the ideal conclusion of Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, it would be beneficial for Miguel to recognize his challenges and actively engage in a positive and healing journey of grief and rehabilitation.

The problem with Spider-Man 2099 in the movie Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is hilariously captured in a meme. Oscar Isaac's portrayal of Miguel O'Hara, also known as Spider-Man 2099, made a memorable debut in the post-credits scene of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and reprised the character in a significant role in this year's sequel. Although Miguel's return in the upcoming Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse has fans thrilled, there remains a major question surrounding his character's storyline. Recently, a TikTok video shared by @azirapapal playfully highlights this unaddressed aspect of Miguel's story in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

While it is obvious at the Spider-Society’s headquarters that one of the Spider-Man variants is a therapist providing assistance to his fellow Spider-Men in coping with their traumatic experiences, Miguel’s behavior in the film strongly suggests that Spider-Man 2099 never sought therapy from the therapist Spider-Man. The meme in question envisions how that therapy session would unfold, depicting Miguel unwilling to open up and Lyla betraying his unwillingness.

How Across The Spider-Verse's Spider-Therapist Makes Spider-Man 2099's Arc Way Sadder

The inclusion of Spider-Therapist only serves to amplify the melancholy of Spider-Man 2099's story arc. In "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," we are provided with a glimpse into Miguel's past. Venturing into an alternate universe, he discovers that Miguel O'Hara has passed away, leaving behind a grieving family. Against all odds, he decides to remain in this new reality and becomes a father figure to the late Spider-Man's daughter. However, by choosing this path, Spider-Man 2099 unintentionally disrupts a significant event within the established canon.

Miguel's decision results in the complete erasure of the universe in which he and his daughter resided. Heartbroken, the hero watches helplessly as his daughter disappears while clinging onto him. The film portrays Miguel as a changed person compared to his past self, depicting Spider-Man 2099 as a more serious and bitter individual who has been deeply affected by this tragedy.

The meme highlights the irony in Miguel's situation. Despite being the leader of the Spider Society, a team with a dedicated therapist Spider-Man to assist others in coping with trauma, Miguel himself chooses not to utilize the services of Spider-Therapist. His behavior throughout the movie clearly indicates that he has not properly dealt with his own trauma. While Miguel may initially serve as an antagonist to Miles in the final installment of the trilogy, "Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse," a fitting conclusion could involve Miguel acknowledging his issues and taking the necessary steps toward a healthy grieving and recovery process, as demonstrated in "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse."

Source: @azirapapal/TikTok