Spider-Man is without a doubt one of the most popular superheroes around the world. There have been several versions of Peter Parker that have made into films. Most recently, Tom Holland has portrayed Spider-Man in the MCU. The young actor has brought new life to the iconic character.
Spider-Man's role in the Avengers on-screen has been full of fun and memorable moments for the web-slinger. Comic book fans will not be disappointed with Holland's portrayal of the character because he brings just the right amount of quippy fun that the character is known for. Here are 5 times that Tom Holland's Spider-Man was accurate for comic fans and 5 times that it wasn't.
10 Accurate: Spider-Man Noir
The Noir universe is a strange alternate reality where all of the classic heroes dress in black and the entire world has a darker theme to it. Spider-Man Noir dresses in a black trench coat and becomes much more of a detective as he swings from rooftops tracking down villains. In the latest Spider-Man film, Far From Home, Tom Holland dresses in an all-black stealth suit that he uses to do a detective mission for SHIELD. Seeing Tom Holland in this stealth suit was a great homage for comic book fans because it is somewhat of a deep cut for comic fans.
9 Inaccurate: Young Aunt May
While there have been plenty of different versions of Aunt May, she is typically older and does not know Peter Parker's secret role as Spider-Man. At the end of Homecoming, Aunt May walks in on Peter Parker in his Spider-Man costume. With Tom Holland's Spider-Man, Uncle Ben has already passed and Aunt May is a much younger version than audiences have previously seen. Having a young Aunt May that knows about Spider-Man adds to the humor of the films, but it takes away one of the driving factors for Peter Parker to hid his identity. Parker always hid his identity to protect those he loved.
8 Accurate: Creates His Own Webbing
Typically, Peter Parker is incredibly smart and inventive in the comics. Once he graduates from school he goes on to start his own tech company and continues to pursue his scientific research. Tom Holland does an excellent job of portraying this side of Peter Parker, showing him doing his own work during chemistry class.
He uses his own invention to web-sling around the city. In other adaptations, his webbing is apart of his abilities and it comes out of his wrists on command. In the comics, it is much more common for Peter Parker to use his own devices to create his webbing.
7 Inaccurate: Help From Tony Stark
In the movies, Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr. have excellent chemistry and really work well together throughout the films. Tony Stark recruits Peter Parker when he is going up against Captain America in Civil War. Iron Man takes Parker under his wing and becomes a mentor to the young hero. He builds him several suits and passes his legacy on to Spider-Man in Far From Home. While Iron Man has mentored Peter Parker in the comics, it has not been to the extent that it is in the MCU. Spider-Man in the MCU revolved around the relationship between the two heroes, which is a new take on the character that is not featured in the comics.
6 Accurate: Ned Leeds
In the MCU, Peter Parker's best friend and right-hand man is Ned Leeds. The scene in which his best friend finds out he is also Spider-Man is taken right from the comics when Ned Leeds sees Parker climbing on his bedroom ceiling and he drops his Legos on the floor.
That moment between the two friends is a great homage for any comic book fans. Ned goes on to help Parker with his missions and he helps him hide his secret identity. Tom Holland's version of Spider-Man works perfectly as a teenager because it adds a lot of humor seeing a young superhero joining the Avengers.
5 Inaccurate: No Daily Bugle
One of the staples to the Spider-Man comics is the role of the Daily Bugle and the infamous J. Jonah Jameson. Typically, Peter Parker is a freelance photographer, taking pictures of himself as Spider-Man and submitting them to the newspaper as Peter Parker. However, Tom Holland's Spider-Man is not a photographer and the Daily Bugle is no longer a city newspaper. The Bugle is online in the MCU version, and J. Jonah Jameson is a manic podcast host who rants about Spider-Man being a menace to the city. Tom Holland's Spider-Man may have a growing feud with Jameson in future films, but he is not apart of the news company in any way as of now, which is a significant change from most Spider-Man comics.
4 Accurate: Mysterio Trickery
For comic book fans, seeing Mysterio in the MCU came as a delightful surprise. This strange character is one of Spider-Man's most beloved adversaries, but it seems like a character that would be difficult to adapt into a film. However, the Mysterio that Tom Holland goes up against is a great version of this master of illusions. There were many nods to the comics with this iconic villain, including the shocking revelation that Mysterio was framing Spider-Man. His suit in the films was an interesting modern take that had plenty of similarities to the comics and his trickery was perfect for the classic villain.
3 Inaccurate: Does Not Craft His Own Suit
In the comics, Peter Parker almost always makes his own super suit. The mask is a significant part of the character and the suit is almost always handmade by himself. In the MCU, Parker makes a homemade suit but it is quickly replaced by several suits that are made by Tony Stark.
In Far From Home, Parker makes his newest suit, but it is simply an updated version of the Stark suit. In the films, this change works to strengthen the bond between Parker and his mentor Tony Stark, but it is a deviation from the comic book version of Spider-Man.
2 Accurate: Feats Of Strength
One of the best parts of Spider-Man is his incredible strength and willpower. When everything is at stake, Spider-Man always rises to the occasion no matter the odds he is up against. This incredible strength has been a reliable characteristic in every film adaptation and in the comics. At the end of Homecoming, Parker is trapped beneath some wreckage with nothing to help him escape, but he uses his strength and willpower to get himself out. It is an incredible scene showing the true heart of the character that Tom Holland nailed.
1 Inaccurate: Eager To Become An Avenger
The MCU relies heavily upon the Avengers, all of the films are building up to the epic battle against Thanos that requires every hero to be apart of the fight. It makes sense that in the films Parker would want to join the team of superheroes, especially after being mentored by Tony Stark. However, in the comics, Peter Parker is a relatively independent hero. He is one of the few heroes who holds his secret identity to be sacred and is much more reluctant to join the Avengers. In the MCU, Spider-Man looks up to the other superheroes and can't wait to be apart of the team as soon as he can. The change works for the movies, but traditionally Spider-Man is much more eager to do things his own way.