Insomniac's Spider-Man: A Debate Among Fans
Insomniac's Spider-Man, a fan-favorite gaming character, has made multiple appearances in the Spider-Verse. However, there is an ongoing debate among fans about whether Insomniac's Spidey is just a variant or actually appears in the movies.
Insomniac's Spider-Man has a history of appearances in the Spider-Verse. The Advanced Suit, featured in the games, is officially referenced in the suit collection of Earth-1610 Spider-Man. Even Earth-1492 Spider-Man remarks that he has seen Insomniac's Spider-Man around, indicating awareness of the game's version.
So, the question remains: Does Insomniac's Spider-Man actually appear in the Spider-Verse movies? In Across the Spider-Verse, the character makes multiple appearances, including an animated version and one that closely resembles the game's version. The image below showcases both versions side by side.
Naturally, this image has ignited a fierce debate among Spider-Man fans. Some believe that the animated Spider-Man is the same as the one Miles Morales jokingly refers to as the 'another video game guy' in the movie. Others argue that the animated version is simply another variant in the Spider Society.
The debate originated from a Reddit post featuring the 'another video game guy' Spidey. Some fans assert that this is the main game version, while others argue it represents a different iteration of Insomniac's Spider-Man. The disagreement arises from the numbering system used to identify each Spider-Man in the movies.
'The Spider-Verse films messed up the numbering system,' one fan writes. 'The first film has numbers from 1 to 17, the second film has numbers from 1 to 12, and the third film has numbers from 1 to 22.' The fan suggests that since Insomniac's Spider-Man appears in the second film, the character should be number 12, not 22.
'It's just a video game version of Spider-Man,' another fan argues. 'The films are not solidly connected to the games; they simply share the same character in the same universe with a few references here and there.'
Interestingly, this response mirrors the exact nature of the ongoing debate. The fan dismisses it as 'just a video game version' while simultaneously acknowledging that the debate revolves around the same topic. 'They're just references in a movie,' they continue, echoing the sentiments shared by fans engaged in the argument.
Personally, I firmly believe that the animated versions of the character are variants, while the portrayal by Yuri Lowenthal represents the true Insomniac Spider-Man. Furthermore, I don't consider this appearance to hold significant meaning; it is likely just a fun Easter egg.
Regardless of where you stand in this debate, it is clear that it will continue to captivate fans for some time. With the release of Insomniac's Spider-Man 2, we may witness even more appearances in the Spider-Verse, including the animated movie.
