One of the amusing and touching partnerships within the Marvel Cinematic Universe was between Spiderman and Ironman. These superheroes had a protege-mentor bond which sadly came to an end when Ironman selflessly gave his life to prevent Thanos in Avengers: Endgame. With Ironman’s demise, Spiderman found a new role model in Doctor Strange. In Spider-Man: No Way Home, the web-slinger and the Master of the Mystic Arts collaborated, although they occasionally clashed. However, their disagreements in the film are minor compared to the tumultuous interactions between them in the comics.
*Caution: The following information includes spoilers for Amazing Spider-Man #65.DEATHS. Proceed at your own risk!*
In issue #65 of “The Amazing Spider-Man,” we have a unique standalone story, penned by Derek Landy, Kev Walker, Wade Von Grawbadger, Mattia Iacono, and letterer Joe Caramagna (VC) from Marvel Comics. This special issue connects to the “The 8 Deaths of Spider-Man” saga, where Doctor Doom bestows upon our friendly neighborhood hero a magical suit and eight lives, tasking him with defeating the Eight Scions of Cyttorak – a job that would usually fall to the Sorcerer Supreme.
However, after Doctor Doom seized the title from Doctor Strange, he assigned Spider-Man to carry out his malicious tasks. But don’t be fooled; Doctor Strange has not been absent from this event entirely.
Following a harrowing ordeal where he lost Aunt May, Mary Jane, and countless others, Peter Parker finds himself visited by Doctor Strange. This event proved too much for Spider-Man to continue his role as Earth’s protector in the battle against the Eight Scions of Cyttorak. The interaction between these two characters sheds light on the intricacies of their relationship and serves to emphasize that, despite appearances, it is far from the tumultuous state depicted in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Doctor Strange tries to talk Spider-Man out of quitting the superhero game
In the Marvel Universe, Spider-Man stands out as one of the most resolute heroes, a quality that makes giving up never seem plausible. Yet, despite this unyielding spirit, Spider-Man has endured heartbreaking losses, from Gwen Stacy to his Uncle Ben. Add to that the burden of witnessing countless deaths repeatedly, and it’s clear that such a toll can leave deep and lasting scars. Tired of the struggle, Spider-Man chooses to return home, deciding to retire his iconic costume permanently.
As a devotee myself, I drop by Peter Parker’s humble abode to share some thoughts from Doctor Strange. It seems the pact we’ve sworn to uphold requires our ongoing struggle against Earth’s defenders and the Eight Scions of Cyttorak, seeing as this confrontation must reach its climax. With four lives already invested across five challenges, Peter’s almost halfway through this ordeal with the Scions. Yet, our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man remains steadfast in his convictions, showing no signs of backing down.
The situation becomes even more intricate due to the involvement of Phil Coulson, a character well-known from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. In the comics, Coulson was killed during the Secret Empire event, but he’s been resurrected as the physical representation of Death thanks to a newly discovered Infinity Stone called the Death Stone. Remarkably, Coulson appears at Peter’s apartment, and it seems he might be the only one who can comprehend what Spider-Man is dealing with. Doctor Strange advises Coulson not to behave like an observer (The Watcher) but rather intervene to help reason with Spider-Man. Given that Phil Coulson has experienced numerous deaths as the Death Stone’s bearer, he might be the best candidate to understand such hardships.
Spider-Man: No Way Home changed Peter Parker’s relationship with Doctor Strange
In the aftermath of “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” I found myself grappling with a fascinating twist: Doctor Strange had woven a spell that erased global memory about Peter Parker being Spider-Man – even for himself, who had battled alongside Spidey during the Battle of Earth in both “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame.” As Spidey’s secret identity was exposed, he sought assistance from the Sorcerer Supreme to reverse the spell. This action unwittingly opened up the multiverse, allowing villains such as Doctor Octopus, Electro, Green Goblin, and Sandman from Sony’s Spider-Man films to infiltrate the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In a bid to return the villains to their respective universes where they met premature demises during battles with Spiderman, Doctor Strange found himself at odds with Spiderman. This disagreement stemmed from Peter Parker’s unwillingness to be a part of sending these characters to their untimely ends. Despite having contrasting viewpoints, the two heroes eventually collaborated, teaming up with both Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s versions of Spiderman.
In their partnership, Spider-Man and Doctor Strange proved effective, yet it’s uncertain whether they’ll team up again in future battles. The upcoming Spider-Man 4 is on the horizon, while Doctor Strange is certain to reappear in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. It remains to be seen if the next series of Spider-Man films will focus more on personal narratives outside the MCU multiverse, or if he’ll reunite with Earth’s strongest heroes again.
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2025-01-21 19:39