Spider-Man Symbolism: What 10 Famous Villains Really Mean

8. Rhino - Highlights Peter Parker's Intelligence

Rhino AKA Aleksei Sytsevich is a super-strong villain with the strength and durability to at least give the Hulk a run for his money and, as such, he is Spider-Man's physical superior by quite some margin and really should beat him to a pulp quite easily. However, he's a complete and utter moron and Spider-Man regularly bests him in physical combat by simply outsmarting him, using his speed and the environment around him to his advantage, and that highlights the fact that the very intelligent Peter Parker is a very important part of Spider-Man's personality. Had Spider-Man's powers been granted to a moron, Rhino would smash him to pieces and Spider-Man's ability to beat Rhino in battle emphasises just how important Peter Parker's intelligence is when it comes to being Spider-Man.
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