8. Spider-Man's Role
What Happens In The Comics: While Spider-Man initially came out in support of the Registration Act, being one of the first heroes to unmask, he changed sides after seeing the increasingly violent and fascistic methods being used by Stark and the others. This marked the turning point for many of the readers, as allegiances switched from Stark's pro-Registration group to Steve Rogers' Resistance. Of all the characters to feature in the story, Spider-Man was the one with the most to gain or lose from choosing a side in Civil War. He has always seen the value of using a secret identity. Unlike most of the heroes, Spider-Man is an Everyman. He's not a billionaire-playboy-philanthropist, a secret agent, or a god; Like Hawkeye, he has a family to protect, providing real consequences for giving up his identity. Why It Won't Work In The Film: While fans reacted to the inclusion of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with joy, it does leave the franchise with a lot of problems to solve. When he pops up in Civil War, he's going to be a totally new character. As a result, audiences won't have the same connection to Peter Parker, and his potential unmasking won't have the same impact either in-universe or for viewers. Besides, expecting Peter Parker to carry such a heavy burden on his first time out, especially as a supporting rather than starring character, is just a little too much.
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