In Conclusion
Furthermore, even the lauded PS4 iteration of Spidey and his world is not above reproach. A subset of fans have bemoaned its depiction of Mary Jane Watson. In the game, she was no longer rendered as a model/actress, but as an accomplished journalist. Twitter was filled with protestations that this was not accurate to the character – except that it is, albeit in the Ultimate universe.
The bottom line is this: you’ll never be able to please every fan. Indeed, for all the people that love Christopher Nolan’s Batman movies, there are also those decry its lack of fantastical elements. However, adaptations of our favorite superheroes should try to be simply guided by the character’s past, and not just retread it. Newness is nearly always a necessity in longstanding properties, for it serves to reinvigorate characters and stories for audiences. And it can enhance them, too. For example, Uncle Ben’s iconic motto regarding power and responsibility? He never said it originally. Only latter comics attributed it to him.
We should remember this, particularly as Spider-Man: Far From Home’s release date draws nearer. The same goes for any other comic book adaptation which stays true to the essence of their character. If Peter Parker crawls up walls and attempts to live by the adage of “with great power, comes great responsibility”- in some shape or form – you can bet that he’s a genuine incarnation of Spider-Man.
Published: Sep 23, 2018 12:01 pm