Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is one of the best superhero games ever made, featuring some of the most iconic comic book characters ever created. The storylines and quests, though vastly different, still draw heavy inspiration from comic books published by Marvel Comics.
With that said, it is no secret that many iconic superheroes exist within the Insomniac Spider-Man universe despite never appearing in the game. Characters like The Avengers, Daredevil, and The Fantastic Four are all referenced and exist somewhere in the city. Some of these characters, and a few that weren’t mentioned, would actually fit quite nicely into the story and overall aesthetic of the game.
Johnny Storm’s First Team Up With Spider-Man
Marvel Team-Up Issue 1: Spider-Man And The Human Torch
Johnny Storm is the charismatic and carefree pyrokinetic member of the popular superhero group, The Fantastic Four. He and the rest of his team have a great relationship with Spider-Man, who has even teamed up with them as an honorary member a few times in the past.
Johnny Storm would definitely be overpowered against most of the enemies in this game, so maybe he can’t serve as a playable character. Still, he would make a great companion, and his rapport and banter with Peter would be great to experience.
Captain America’s First Team Up With Spider-Man
Amazing Spider-Man Annual, Issue 37 (2010)
Steve Rogers is one of the staples of justice and righteousness in the Marvel universe, and many superheroes, including Spider-Man, look up to him. This would be no different in the Insomniac arachnid universe.
Captain America can serve as a source of inspiration and motivation for everyone’s favorite wall crawlers and could even turn up with some help when they need it. Being a super soldier with improved strength, agility, reflexes, and speed, Captain America’s combat style would also make him agreat playable characterin certain combat scenarios in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Iron Man’s First Team Up With Spider-Man
Marvel Team-Up, Issue 9 (1973)
Depending on what universe or storyline you’re following, Tony Stark and Peter Parker’s relationship can range from close friends to mentor and disciple to even fierce rivals.
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Whatever the relationship would be in this game, many fans will agree that an interaction or two between Peter and Tony would be incredibly welcome. Maybe Peter could go over to Avenger’s Tower and borrow some tech from Tony, or perhaps he could enlist his help in a matter of engineering. All the same, Tony Stark would be an excellent side character in this game.
The Incredible Hulk, Issue 180 And 181 (1974)
Wolverine’s Best Team Up With Spider-Man
Spider-Man Versus Wolverine (1987)
Wolverine and Spider-Man have had a great relationship in the comics for several years, and his design heavily influenced some ofthe Spidey suitsyou can unlock and use.
Logan himself has a ferocious theme to his demeanor and would line up perfectly with what Kraven, who is one of the main villains in the game, is after. Wolverine could team up with the Spider-Men to try and stop this menacing foe, obsessed with turning everyone into his prey. As a playable character, Wolverine would offer a different, more savage approach to combat, similar to Venom’s.
Silk’s Most Prominent Book Appearance So Far
The Silk Stand-Alone Books (2015)
Silk’s appearance and involvementin these Spider-Man games seem like it’s only a matter of time, as the character Cindy Moon has already been introduced into this universe during one of the scenes with Miles.
Silk is another Spider-Person and would be a great addition to the game. Although she will probably be introduced into future entries, she would also be very welcome in this one as a third playable Spider-Person that you’re able to switch to with her own different suits and special abilities, like her organic webs and her stronger spidey senses.
Ben Reilly’s Most Prominent Comic Book Appearance
Marvel’s What If..? Issue 30 (1981)
Fans of Spider-Man will know that there are many versions and iterations of the character. Many different characters have held the mantle. Ben Reilly is one of the most interesting alternate Spider-People ever created.
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Ben Reilly is a unique Spider-Man with a cool suit design and exciting abilities. Hissuit is already unlockablein the game. However, if Ben Reilly himself were available, even just as a side character that you could play, it would add another element to the game and another interesting character to experience the world as.
Deadpool’s First Team Up With Spider-Man
Cable And Deadpool, Issue 24 (2006)
Deadpool is one of the most iconic comic book characters ever. His relationship with Spider-Man is always interesting, and the similarities in their suit designs and their characters are difficult to deny.
Wade could be a perfect recurring character who shows up during one of those skill-challenge side missions. He could show up, challenge either of the Spider-Men to some form of skill, strength, or wit test, and offer rewards every time you beat it. The interactions between him, Peter, and Miles would be comedy gold if done right.
Daredevil’s First Comic Book Team Up With Spider-Man
Amazing Spider-Man Issue, 16 (1964)
Matt Murdock is the most similar hero to Peter Parker regarding the balance of his day-to-day life and his superhero life. As a result of that fact, Peter and Matt actually have a very close and meaningful friendship, which translates very well into their team-ups and crime-fighting partnerships.
Daredevil’s fight style would be perfect for the combat style in the game, although his lack of vision may be problematic to emulate in the game. As a result, Daredevil may not work as a playable character. However, he would be great as a side character who offers help during combat scenarios while being controlled by the AI.
