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At the end of Spider-Man: Homecoming, viewers are introduced to a brand new Spider-Man suit, something that makes the comic book fans in the audience perk up. So what is this suit, exactly? Why is it significant?
Warning: Spoilers for Spider-Man: Homecoming lie ahead.
This new suit is known in the comics as the Iron Spider armor. It was introduced back in 2006 with The Amazing Spider-Man #529. Just like in the movie, Tony Stark develops this suit for Peter Parker.
And just like an Iron Man suit, the Iron Spider armor comes decked out with some pretty nifty features. It has three mechanical arms that use cameras to see around corners, and they can also be used like actual arms, with grippers that function like fingers. The arms remain stored in the back of the suit, but they can be activated any time, at which point they quickly expand. Tony Stark discourages Peter from using these in combat, but of course he does so anyway.
The suit also has built in infrared and ultraviolet technology, as well as a cloaking device, GPS, and the ability to scan local police and fire department scanners. It’s also bulletproof and allows Spider-Man to glide and to breathe underwater. In terms of the look, the costume can change designs, therefore taking on the form of a more classic Spider-Man suit if the comic book writer wishes. It can also morph into regular clothes.
Interestingly, in the comics, the suit has a secret override function that can be activated by Tony Stark at any time. This was to be used if Spider-Man betrays Tony, as he does in the Civil War storyline, although by the time Tony tried to use it, Peter Parker had already figured out the technology and had bypassed the system. Considering Marvel already adapted Civil War on screen, this function probably won’t come into play in the movies.
Obviously, the Iron Spider suit has never been depicted in live action before because this is the first time Iron Man and Spider-Man have existed in the same cinematic universe. However, it has been depicted on television in the cartoon series Ultimate Spider-Man. It also has appeared in video games like Marvel Ultimate Alliance and Lego Marvel Super Heroes.
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