Spider-Man: Homecoming - 11 Things From The Comic You Need To Know

3. J Jonah Jameson Is Retired, Hobgoblin Is "Dead"

In the issue immediately preceding Homecoming (in release terms) and before the start of Secret Wars, J Jonah Jameson falls on his sword, publishing a confession after being overcome by guilt at having helped create supervillain Scorpion. He stands down from the Daily Bugle in what was a shocking development at the time.

Likewise long-term Spidey villain Hobgoblin bowed out in the same issue having been supposedly killed while battling Spider-Man. No prizes for guessing that he wasn't actually dead.

How It Would Work In The Film

Look, it's still an absolute travesty that JK Simmons isn't back playing J Jonah Jameson, thanks to his casting on the other side of the divide, but it was always unlikely that we would encounter him too much during Spidey's formative school years anyway.

There's a possibility Parker might start his career as a photographer, or do work experience at the Bugle or something, but it would actually be a mistake to concentrate too quickly on that step.

As for Hobgoblin - surely it's more likely we'll see Green Goblin first? That wouldn't really be the biggest earth-moving development in Spider-Man movie history, but it would be a no-brainer to go with a big established brand for the first movie.