Spider-Man: Far From Home - 26 Easter Eggs & References Explained
9. "No Webs!"
Marvel Comics
Spider-Man losing his webs is a trope that dates back all the way to the seventies. Those familiar with both the character's comics and his many animated incarnations will know that it's a fairly worn-out device designed to slow the pace of a given story down, with the nineties show in particular a repeat offender.
Far From Home continues the trope in its third act, forcing Spider-Man to wield an explosive drone core and Tower Bridge's plaque to make his way to Beck's position.
It might seem like a minor detail, but it's one etched into Spidey's history across multiple mediums.
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