As a long-time comic book enthusiast who’s witnessed the web-slinging adventures of Spider-Man across various mediums, I must say that Insomniac Games has truly outdone themselves with the character development and storytelling in the Marvel’s Spider-Man series. The Tinkerer‘s transformation from a background character to a formidable antagonist in Miles Morales is nothing short of spectacular.
In the world of Marvel’s Spider-Man games – Marvel’s Spider-Man, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – our web-slinging insomniac hero has managed to ensnare a diverse array of colorful, costumed villains. While some well-known baddies have stepped into the spotlight as main antagonists, there’s also been a nice balance of both popular and lesser-known adversaries, contributing to the authenticity that Marvel’s Spider-Man series maintains as an original continuity. Notably, Miles Morales’ game, Miles Morales, draws inspiration from the animated film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, with a similar winter setting and a focus on the Prowler.
In this follow-up storyline, Marvel’s Spider-Man stands out as particularly distinct. The Tinkerer wasn’t necessarily required to make an appearance in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, but her role as the main adversary—though Roxxon is the official antagonist, the Tinkerer serving as the final boss effectively makes her the ultimate formidable challenge—is brilliantly crafted given her link to Miles. This portrayal of the Tinkerer in any Spider-Man media is one of the best and could very well be considered the finest, so any new villain introduced in Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 would be fortunate to receive a similar treatment.
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Turned Tinkerer from a Nobody to a Somebody
The Tinkerer, unlike most of Spider-Man’s comedic villains, rarely appears in comics or storylines. Additionally, the original character, Phineas Mason, was rather dull and uninspiring. This scarcity and lackluster initial portrayal made him a perfect candidate for a fresh reinterpretation and revitalization.
In the latest game update, I find myself stepping into the shoes of Miles Morales’ childhood buddy, Phin Mason – a guy with a burning grudge against Roxxon. It seems Insomniac has given the Tinkerer character quite a transformation, making him my secret identity!
The Underground more or less appears out of nowhere, and yet the same can be said of Mr. Negative’s Inner Demons or Kraven’s hunter militia despite either of those factions being entirely separable from their leader. The Underground, on the other hand, is tethered intrinsically to Phin and Miles’ walkthrough of a newly occupied and graffitied Fisk Tower does well to demonstrate that.
It’s truly disappointing that Phin doesn’t survive in the Miles Morales storyline, as it would be intriguing to imagine what adventures she might have had in New York City without Roxxon looming over her. Her act of self-sacrifice certainly takes courage and, if her character was going to depart, this could not have been a more fitting exit.
Future Marvel’s Spider-Man Antagonists Have Impossible Standards to Live Up to
In simpler terms, the time she spent in Marvel’s Spider-Man was fantastic, and it would be great if Insomniac could give similar treatment to underappreciated or misunderstood villains from the Marvel universe, many of whom have been poorly represented in the past. Interestingly, it seems that Insomniac may not focus on lesser-known, gimmicky villains such as Big Wheel, Speed Demon, or Hydro-Man, as suggested by the Easter egg-filled Coney Island sequence in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
It’s unfortunate that the character Tinkerer wasn’t initially written off as one of those forgettable miscreants, but instead was developed into a more significant role. Phin’s ability to manipulate technology sets her apart from other characters who merely create common gadgets. This is why the Underground, both in Tinkerer’s past and in the Marvel’s Spider-Man series, stands out from the crowd of somewhat unimpressive armored villains like Sable International and Roxxon.
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2024-10-13 17:34