Is Spider-Man Being Set Up for a Tragic Ending?
Fans of Spider-Man have long wondered if Peter Parker is heading toward a heartbreaking fate in the Marvel universe. Recent stories and movie hints make it feel like dark times are coming for the web-slinger. In the comics, the latest Amazing Spider-Man issue from 2025 strands Peter Parker far away from Earth. He teams up with Rocket Raccoon from the Guardians of the Galaxy to get home, but he picks up a strange new suit called the Technarachnid along the way. Back on Earth, things get even weirder. A heroic version of Norman Osborn and a shady Ben Reilly are living Peter’s old life, stepping into his role as Spider-Man. This swap raises big questions. Could Peter return to find everything he loves gone? Check out the full details on Marvel’s 2025 year in review.
Over in the movies, excitement builds for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which started filming in 2025 and hits screens in 2026. Tom Holland returns as Peter after No Way Home wiped his identity from everyone’s memory. Plot secrets are tight, but Scorpion is confirmed as a villain, coming back from Homecoming. Fans buzz online about Harry Osborn showing up. In the comics, Harry is Peter’s best friend who turns into the Green Goblin. The MCU already used Norman Osborn as the Goblin, so maybe Harry fills that villain spot later. Some think introducing him now could rush his story, leading to a big betrayal down the line. Peter already faces isolation with no one remembering him. Add rivals like Harry or even a Hulk clash, and his world could crumble. More fan talk is in this ComicBook.com article.
Spider-Man’s history is full of loss. Uncle Ben’s death, Gwen Stacy’s fall, and broken relationships define him. The new comic exile and movie foes echo those tragedies. A heroic Norman Osborn protecting New York while Peter’s away? It smells like a setup for pain when Peter comes back. In Brand New Day, Peter’s fresh start might end in more heartbreak if old friends turn against him. Games, LEGO sets, and mods keep the Spider-Verse alive, but they hint at tougher battles ahead. Videos rank Spider-Man variants and build new suits, showing fans brace for chaos. See LEGO Spider-Verse builds here or Marvel Puzzle Quest tiers here.
Tragedy fits Spider-Man’s core. With great power comes great responsibility, and that often means great sorrow. The pieces are falling into place across comics and films.
Sources
https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/marvel-year-in-review-the-best-of-2025
https://comicbook.com/movies/news/the-internet-thinks-an-iconic-marvel-character-is-going-to-appear-in-spider-man-brand-new-day-is-it-the-right-time/
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