The Spider-Verse films have very quickly become one of the most iconic adaptations of Spider-Man to have ever graced any medium of storytelling. Not only do they perfectly encapsulate the essence of the character, but they also balance serious conflicts with humor in the best way possible. They made several nods to iconic characters from the past that had fans ecstatic.
However, the was one very iconic version of Peter Parker who was notably missing from both Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse; the one from Spider-Man: The Animated Series.
A theory suggests that he could be the main key to saving the universe in the third installment of the franchise. Could his arrival act as a line to renew the series for audiences now, as Marvel did with X-Men ’97?
Spider-Man: The Animated Series Could Be Given X-Men ’97 Treatment
X-Men ’97 has been soaring among fans of the Marvel Universe. After a few years of dwindling success, the revival of the iconic X-Men: The Animated Series seemed to be like a knight in shining armor for Marvel. One would expect that a renewal of a series that came out over two decades ago would not be successful. However, the series is getting excellent reviews from audiences, critics, and fans alike, even having a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The main reason for the success is the fact that the original series, which ran from 1992-97, has been labeled as one of the most iconic superhero shows of all time. With this, one cannot help but wonder what other shows from the 90s could work now.
Spider-Man: The Animated Series is easily one of the most iconic versions of the web-slinger to grace a screen, even though he was one of the first. Despite this, the series was untimely canceled in 1998, disappointing all of its dedicated viewers.
Could it be given the same treatment as X-Men: The Animated Series was given? There is one theory that might make it possible.
Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse Could Revive Spider-Man: The Animated Series
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse brought the concept of the Multiverse into the films. In this, there were several cameos from iconic versions of Peter Parker. From live-action icons like Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire to Lego Spider-Man, and even Insominac’s game variant Peter Parker, every version of the character who made anyone happy made an appearance.
This is why it is extremely suspicious that the web-slinger from Spider-Man: The Animated Series was absent. Considering how there is an entire film left in the series, there is a possibility that he could make an appearance in the third film, perhaps even saving the day.
If he were to become one of the major characters, the love that fans had for him could spark again, resulting in the demanding a renewal of the canceled series. Much like X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ’97, Spider-Man: The Animated Series could also get a second chance.
