The Elementals Look Like Sandman, Molten Man And Hydro-Man
Previously leaked info about Far From Home told us to expect ginormous creatures called Elementals turning up around Europe. We get our first glimpse at them in the trailer and there appear to be three, one made of water, rock and lava. Though they seem to be marauding monsters, fans who know their stuff will likely feel their Spidey senses going off here.
Yes, the three Elementals are very reminiscent of three long-running foes of Spider-Man’s. The giant man made of rock and soil that Fury and Hill shoot at looks a lot like Sandman’s final form in Spider-Man 3. The water guy, meanwhile, recalls Hydro-Man, a foe who had a prominent role in the 90s Spider-Man animated series. Finally, the lava one could be Molten Man AKA Mark Raxton.
So, what’s going on here? Are these Elementals just monsters, or are they the mutated criminals from the comics? It’s worth remembering that Mysterio’s a master of illusions, so maybe these creatures are just some of his villainous pals in disguise somehow.
Flash Thompson Is Still A Fan Of Spider-Man
This is actually the final thing the trailer tells us, but we’re saving the most interesting talking point until last. When the kids are watching the footage of Mysterio on the news, Flash Thompson derides him as not being as cool as Spider-Man. M.J. pokes fun at Flash for his Spidey obsession, with the bully standing up for his hero – before insulting Peter.
It’s a classic set-up pulled from the comics. The irony of Flash is that he hates Peter Parker but idolizes Spider-Man, not knowing that they’re really one and the same. Tony Revolori’s version of the character is pretty different from the norm, but it seems this trait’s still in tact. It’s especially funny that he’s a Spidey fan after the wall-crawler treated him so terribly in Homecoming – stealing and then smashing his car during the dance.