Insomniac Gamesisn’t afraid to utilizeSpider-Man’srogues' galley in itsMarveltitles, and the same goes for the web-slinger’s roster of friends and colleagues.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2offers another charismatic ensemble to ground the high-octane narrative and prove people really make New York.
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From the larger-than-life villains to the quieter figures supporting the Spider-Men’s plight, the anticipated sequel does not disappoint when it comes to investable individuals. Here are 10 of the best characters from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Warning: This post contains SPOILERS for Spider-Man 2
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10Rio Morales
Miles Morales’ mother, Rio, is a breath of fresh air during every scene she’s in, and even though the Gamerverse version doesn’t pack as much sass as the Sonyverse variant, Rio is a matriarch we must protect at all costs.
From her touching concern towards Miles’ dangerous life to her new love interest being the father ofSilk’s Cindy Moon, Rio is a great tenth-place entry to be the foundation of our list because she’s morally supportive, she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty, and she’s setting up more interesting characters and relationships to come.
Check Out Rio’s Dance Moves In The Hard Bop Cultural Museum Side Mission
When Miles meets his mother at the museum’s grand opening, Rio not only jokes about suiting up with him next time a crime syndicate rolls into the city, but she also flaunts her dance moves in front of the party.
9Hailey Cooper
Hailey Cooper is a street artist, student friend of Ganke and Miles’ love interest, and similar to how Yuri Watanabe assisted Peter Parker with inside intel in the game’s predecessor, Hailey is constantly helping Miles solve clues.
Hailey has a lower ranking in ninth place because she’s a fairly minor character, however, our interactions with her offer a lot of heart to the story which gives her a place on this list.
Check Out Hailey’s Artistic Skills In The Graffiti Trouble FNSM App Request
Since Hailey is a deaf/mute character, the Graffiti Trouble side quest is not only great for inclusion by offering near silence throughout to match her experience, but it also flaunts her artwork and willingness to help others.
8J. Jonah Jameson
Everyone’s favorite Spider-Man hater and frustrated editor-in-chief, J. Jonah Jameson, is back in the sequel to plague players' ears—but at least we get a laugh out of it.
JJJ only appears twice in the game, but his voice is often heard over broadcasts, and the Daily Bugle head takes eighth place on this list because he is the comic relief of the game and the character has become an integral part of any Spider-Man narrative. Therefore, he just beats Rio and Hailey when it comes to memorable minor figures.
Check Out Peter Parker’s First Meeting With JJJ In The Photo Help FNSM App Request
This wholesome flashback mission sees Peter speedily riding his bike through traffic in order to submit his first photo of Spider-Man to JJJ—who is just as delightful to the amateur photographer as ever.
7Cletus Kasady
The first antagonist on this list isCletus Kasady, revealed to be the leader of The Flame cult kidnapping civilians and preparing for an apocalyptic event known as the Crimson Hour.
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Cletus has a commanding presence as a minor villain, in addition to offering a high dose of fan service as an iconic comic-book villain, which is why he takes seventh place over Rio, Hailey, and JJJ.
Check Out The Flame Side Mission To See Cletus With Carnage
This four-part mission sees Spider-Man (Peter Parker) team up with Wraith to take down Cletus and his cult, but this side quest also brings fans so close to seeing Cletus emerge as the Venom offspring Carnage. Perhaps we’ll see his return in Spider-Man 3.
6Martin Li / Mister Negative
Martin Liis a returning antagonist in the sequel, and he’s captured by Kraven the Hunter alongside many other foes. Martin and his alter-ego, Mister Negative, serve as the main villain in the game’s predecessor, and he becomes enemy number one to Miles.
The arc he sets up for Miles in the sequel, after he’s set free from prison, awards Martin a higher ranking in sixth place, because his part serves as a cathartic transition for Miles through his grief after Mister Negative killed his father, and Martin’s redemption is solid writing.
Watch Out For Martin And Miles Teaming Up In The Set Things Right Main Story Mission
Enemies become allies in this main story quest when Miles and Martin must set aside their differences to save Peter’s consciousness from the symbiote, and it’s a visually stunning set piece as well.
5Wraith (Yuri Watanabe)
Police captain-turned-vigilante, Yuri Watanabe, is looking fierce in her new, purple and gold threads asWraith, contesting the agility of Spidey himself on the battlefield.
However, the main reason why she takes fifth place on this list is her contrasting morals to Spider-Man. Peter has a no-kill rule, but Yuri is willing to take lives in order to see justice served. It creates an intriguing dynamic between the allies and their relationship is more memorable than the previous entries.
Yuri returns As Wraith In The Flame Side Mission
Wraith was teased to return in the sequel’s trailer, and even though she’s not a part of the main story, she gets to show off her vigilante persona against Cletus Kasady in The Flame side mission. Peter also gets a previously anticipated battle with Yuri as well.
4Mary Jane Watson
Peter Parker’s long-time love interest is back as a valued member of the Spider-Man family, and the character is voiced once again byThe Last of Us Part IIand Critical Role star Laura Bailey, who submits a wonderful performance.
MJ has grown from being a damsel in distress on the comic-book pages to being an independent but stubborn reporter in the Gamerverse, and this applaudable transition is worthy of fourth place. She deserves to have a higher ranking and sit right below the Spider-Men, because who else could have stolen the meteorite shard from Venom’s lair and spat theScream symbioteout of her system?
Watch Out For MJ Being Overpowered In The Good Men Main Mission
Whether you enjoy MJ’s stealth missions or not, there’s no denying how powerful you feel behind her taser, and it’s a great way to include the reporter as one of the Spider-Men’s trusted allies.
3Peter Parker
It may be surprising to see Peter Parker in any position other than the number one spot, but we have good reason. Peter goes down a rocky path in the sequel, thanks to the Venom symbiote, and his journey is a classic tale.
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In addition to being the ultimate Spider-Man and one of the best, if not the best, Marvel superheroes, Peter deserves a high ranking on this list for the constant duality he faces by balancing his superhero path with his personal life, which always makes an intriguing character study worthy of third place.
Peter’s Resistance To The Symbiote In The Anything Can Be Broken Main Mission Is Powerful
Peter’s unresolved grief overAunt May’s deathis one of the story’s defining moments that make him human above being a web-slinger. The amount of mental and physical strength it would take to rip a symbiote from its bond is impressive stuff. We salute you, Peter.
2Miles Morales
Miles Morales has a lot to learn during his Spider-Man journey, but Peter may have been lost to the Venom symbiote forever had it not been for his courage.
Miles was the one who convinced Peter to fight the symbiote and reclaim his life with his loved ones, and he also had the physical strength to beat Peter and later hold off Venom in his full form. One could say Miles is the true hero of Spider-Man 2, which is why he takes second place on this list.
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The young superhero has enough on his plate during main missions, but his plight to conquer all ofMysterio’s Mysteriumsaround the city is one of the more entertaining endeavors, and his Grand Finale with the Illusionist is an unforgettable and visually stunning showdown.
1Harry Osborn / Venom
Taking first place is the main antagonist and childhood friend of Peter Parker, Harry Osborn, and his eventual Venom alter-ego. Harry’s arc in Spider-Man 2 is the most intriguing and the most heartbreaking, which makes his story stand head and shoulders above the others. After his sickness was “cured” by the symbiote, Harry put his efforts into creating the Emily-May Foundation with Peter, which is admirable, but this well-written character also had fears and doubts that the symbiote played on, adding credence to his first-place ranking.
Additionally, his change into Venom is one of the coldest transformations in video games, later speaking the line “We are Venom” to Peter and MJ. Venom and his many, challenging phases also solidify his place at the top of our list, especially being fueled by Harry’s pain. Powerful stuff.
Watch Out For Harry’s Flashback Scene With Peter In The Roll Like We Used To Main Mission
Beforethe symbioteshit the fan, Harry and Peter had a flashback scenario breaking into their old high school, and it perfectly foreshadows the heartache to come. Harry’s journey through his sickness, the symbiote bond, his best friend becoming infected, and then morphing into a fully-fledged villain himself is the best arc there is to experience in Spider-Man 2.
