Marvel’s New Spider-Man Has 1 Forgotten Power Perfect for Replacing Peter Parker
Krakoa’s dreams are currently in tatters, but fan-favorite X-Men hero Nightcrawler is reclaiming a whole new status quo as Marvel Comics’ Uncanny Spider-Man. Seeking solace from the torture he has endured at the hands of Krakoa’s enemies, Kurt Wagner recognizes himself as a fan by assuming an identity inspired by a longtime X-Men ally inspired by Peter Parker himself. once again proves himself to be an adventurous hero well known and loved by Known for his teleportation ability, Nightcrawler, well-known for his teleportation powers, will showcase another forgotten power upon taking the Webslinger mantle. Introduced in Uncanny X-Men #103, written by Chris Claremont, Kurt can turn invisible when in shadows. Subsequently, this power has been downgraded to simple light refraction, at best, or completely forgotten at worst, but a new identity – and a new Nightcrawler origin – is the perfect opportunity to revisit the underrated power.
The Fuzzy Elf’s Invisibility Is Truly Uncanny
Kurt Wagner’s shadow invisibility is the perfect ability for a brand new webhead. Stealth control is a big part of Spider-Man, but even Peter Parker can’t disappear. Bringing back stealth abilities while emphasizing Kurt’s agility and teleportation gives a whole new perspective to the arsenal of powers associated with Spider-Man’s identity. Plus, there’s already precedent for an invisible Spider-Man. Fan-favorite Spider-Man Miles Morales is known for his unique stealth abilities. More than once Peter Parker has expressed jealousy that his successor can do what he cannot. If Nightcrawler’s transparency returns, it will compete with another caped spider for Parker.
Nightcrawler Could Become the Superior Spider-Man
With Fall Of But changing the future of the X-Men, replacing Peter Parker with Spider-Man is always a creative and difficult decision. In the case of Miles Morales, it exceeded Marvel’s wildest expectations, adding not only a second iconic Spider-Man to the roster, but also opening the door to the successful Spider-Verse both on the side and on the screen. Similarly, Doc Ock became Spidey in the Superior Spider-Man arc, and the story was well received by readers. There was also the infamous Clone Saga, which for a time saw Ben Reilly replace Peter Parker, a move less fondly remembered by Spider-fans. Nightcrawler, as a long-time member of the X-Men, is already a strong and capable hero in his own right, whose abilities and experience should make stepping into Spider-Man’s massive shoes easier than for most. Nightcrawler’s identity as Spider-Man is a great opportunity to take the character in bold new directions. It is also the chance to bring back a fan-favorite power that Kurt Wagner has lost to the past. Whatever happena, Nightcrawler is sure to have his work cut out for him as Marvel Comics’ Uncanny Spider-Man.