Unveiling the Unbeatable: The Jaw-Dropping Evolution of Spider-Man Suits
Despite numerous Spider-Man suits in different movies, Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man suit reigns supreme as the most comic accurate and favored by the actor himself
Releasing over 20 years ago, the first Spider-Man trilogy directed by Sam Raimi revitalized the superhero genre and set a new standard for future superhero movies. Following Tobey Maguire's portrayal of Spider-Man, actor Andrew Garfield took on the role in 2007. While The Amazing Spider-Man movies did not receive the same level of adoration as the previous trilogy, Andrew's portrayal of Spider-Man was considered nearly flawless. Often regarded as the most underrated Spider-Man, Garfield captured the duality of the teenage superhero's life impeccably.
A significant factor contributing to the greatness of Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man was his suit, which seamlessly captured the essence of the original comic while also adding a realistic touch.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Had The Most Comic Accurate Suit
Sony's Amazing Spider-Man depicted Andrew's initial year as Spider-Man, documenting his transformation from acquiring his newfound abilities to honing his skills as a superhero. Following the tragic demise of his uncle Ben, Peter made the conscious decision to utilize his powers for the benefit of others and fully embraced his alter ego as the friendly neighborhood hero Spider-Man.
In terms of resemblance, Andrew Garfield's portrayal of Peter Parker may be considered as a faithful interpretation to the comic books, as the actor bears a striking resemblance to the character in terms of physical attributes such as height, hair color, and more.
Andrew's Spider-Man initially started with a basic mask, boots, and street clothes. However, he later enhanced the suit to resemble Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man, with various additions and upgrades. The suit had visible stitch marks, reflecting Peter's first attempt, and featured mechanized eyes.
In Amazing Spider-Man 2, Peter completely overhauled his Spider-Man suit, giving it a more contemporary superhero look. The mask underwent a complete transformation, now sporting bug-like eyes that added a friendly appearance to the superhero. The webbing on the suit was also modified to be more prominent. The most notable change was the suit's vibrant red and blue color, which made it truly eye-catching. This revamped suit in Amazing Spider-Man 2 elevated the already immaculate Spider-Man suit and was widely regarded as one of the film's highlights. It bared a striking resemblance to the Ultimate Spider-Man comics, earning praise for its faithful comic book accuracy.
Even in his recent appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Andrew Garfield put on the same suit from Amazing Spider-Man 2, years later.
Andrew Garfield Himself Believes His Spider-Man Suit Was The Best
Spider-Man: No Way Home, the recent installment in the franchise, has delighted fans by reintroducing Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield as Spider-Men. This film has quickly garnered a devoted following among enthusiasts of all the previous live-action adaptations. In a fascinating interview featured in The Spider-Man: No Way Home - Art of the Movie, a book containing artwork and interviews from the film, Andrew Garfield bravely stated that he believes his Spider-Man suit surpasses all others in the live-action realm.
According to the actor himself, his Spider-Man suit features wider eyes, adding to the friendly look of the character. The inclusion of zippers in his suit is a helpful feature, making it easier for him to put on and take off compared to other actors. Even MCU's Spider-Man, Tom Holland, admitted to being envious of the zippers in Andrew Garfield's suit, as they made it so convenient for him to change.
However, this doesn't mean that the other Spider-Man suits were inferior. Each suit has its own unique qualities. Tobey's Spider-Man suit set the standard for live-action suits, while Tom's Spider-Man suit took a more futuristic approach, closely resembling the Iron Man suit since they were both created by Tony Stark.
The recent appearance of Andrew Garfield in Spider-Man: No Way Home has sparked a cult following for The Amazing Spider-Man movies. This has led many fans to revisit the older films, which have been praised for aging well and receiving less hate than initially thought. With Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man story left unfinished, there is a desire for a third entry in The Amazing Spider-Man series to provide closure. Even Tom Holland, the current Spider-Man actor, has expressed support for Andrew Garfield's return. DC has already demonstrated that multiple versions of a superhero can coexist, as seen with two live-action versions of Batman. With the multiverse door now open, the idea of different Spider-Men existing together is not far-fetched. Given the recent praise for The Amazing Spider-Man films, it would not be surprising to see Andrew Garfield reprise his role either in another installment of the series or in a multiversal appearance in the MCU, which is rumored to occur in Avengers: Secret Wars.
