Warning: Spoilers for Miles Morales: Spider-Man #26!Miles Moralesis on course to become the bestSpider-Man. Most heroes in the Marvel Universeprefer Miles to Peter Parker, but largely due to inexperience, he has yet to claim the title of Marvel’s strongest Spider-Man.His latest vampiric power upgrade(or, rather, learning how to control it) may be the key to changing that.
A new, vibranium suit transforms Miles Morales into an even stronger hero inMiles Morales: Spider-Man #26 by Cody Ziglar, Federico Vicentini, Bryan Valenza, and Cory Petit. During Blade’s “Blood Hunt” possession,Miles Morales was permanently turnedinto a vampire, with no clear shot of his affliction being undone. To keep everything in check, he garners a new suit to harbor his bloodlust.
After seeing the suit in action, it’s evident that not only doesthis suit help control his urge to bite, but makes Spider-Man more powerful than ever before.
Spider-Man Unleashes New Venom Powers Thanks to His Vampire Suit
How Miles Morales Got His New Suit
These past few issues ofMiles Morales: Spider-Manhave seen the title character combat the Vulture, who’s in his best form in years. As ifromancing Vulture’s granddaughter, Starling, didn’t make this confrontation awkward enough,Miles struggles to keep his bloodlust under wraps during their fight. Trying to fend off the Vulture without breaking his no-kill rule proves harder than expected. He nearly beats Vulture to death in the issue #24, as he keeps hearing his echoes whispering into his mind, urging him to"feed.“Not only does his behavior disturb Miles, but his partner Tiana Toomes, straining their relationship.
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Spider-Man gets help from Dr. Keisha Kwan (protégéeto forgotten MCU hero, Doc Samson, who is Miles' ultimate super-therapist) andMiles' mentor Misty Knightto keep his urges under control. That issue, Dr. Kwan deciphers that Miles' Venom-Energy keeps his bloodlust in check until he uses too much of it at once. Knight uses her resources to acquire the services of the Black Panther. T’Challa suggests regulating Spider-Man’s great power. By using a vibranium nano-mesh interwoven with an internal, coaxial insulated coating,Spider-Man’s amazing friends develop for him the perfect suit to suppress his vampire desires.
Miles Morales’s Spider-Man Vampire Suit Is Simultaneously Anti-Vamp and Pro-Vamp
How the Suit Re-Directs Miles' Bloodlust
Spider-Man doesn’t have the time to truly test out or get used to his new suit, as Miles Morales and company are ambushed by the Vulture almost immediately after he receives his new suit. Adrian Toomes returns with an upgraded suit of his own, hellbent on getting payback on Miles for the beating he gave him mere hours earlier to end the issue.Miles Morales: Spider-Man#26 isdedicated almost entirely to showing off what this new suit is capable of. From the moment he unleashes his first punch, Miles admits to how amazing the new suit feels for him.
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As Spider-Man’s adrenaline surges through him, the fight rages on. Even Miles notes that his suit is put to the test as he takes punishment from a Vulture blinded by rage. In contrast to their last fight,the suit calms Miles enough to think past whatever kind of pain or rage he feels, allowing him to use his power to judo throw Vulture. The sight of Adrian’s blood momentarily pauses Miles, but rather than give in to his bloodlust, the thought electrifies his suit. Filled with immense power, he finishes Vulture with one last"spectacular"shot without going too far.
How Being a Vampire Makes Spider-Man Even Stronger
An Upgrade, Not a Hindrance
There was concern from fans about how much becoming a vampire could change the status quo for Miles Moralesfor the worse, but with the introduction of this suit, it’s changing him for the better. Fan concerns ranged included the character going through a completely new evolution and how it would drastically alter his story. More importantly, concerns lie in how it changes him as a hero. It’s safe to say that there are more long-term positives to this character development than negatives.
This power upgrade shoots Miles up the power scale and potentially makes him the most powerful Spider-Man on Earth-616.
There’s no certainty about whether this new development has a timetable or if Miles Morales truly will be a vampire forever. If one thing is certain, though, it’s that this power upgrade shoots Miles up the power scale and potentially makes him the most powerful Spider-Man on Earth-616. While his Venom power always gave Miles a unique edge, his inability to fully control it put him at a disadvantage. However, the suit not only helpsMiles Moraleskeep his power and bloodlust under wraps; it helpsSpider-Manunleash the most powerful Venom blast imaginable.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man#26is available now from Marvel Comics.
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is the name given to several individuals who have employed a spider-moniker throughout Marvel Comics. Typically gaining their powers through a bite from a radioactive spider, the different Spider-Man heroes employ super-strength, agility, and intellect while utilizing webbing to swing and tangle up their foes. The most notable of these Spider-Men is Peter Parker, who remains one of the most popular superheroes throughout the world.
