In the vast expanse of realities, an infinite number of Spider-Men exist, yet only Miles Morales emerges as the true hero among them. Uncle Ben’s wise words, “With great power comes great responsibility,” resonate across these countless dimensions. They serve as a guiding light for these heroes, reminding them of their duty to protect and prevent tragedy under their watch.
In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, we witness the consequences of taking this moral compass to its extreme. Spider-Man 2099, also known as Miguel O’Hara, enlightens Morales about the importance of certain “canon events” that shape the fate of all Spider-Men. Disrupting these events could result in the destruction of entire universes. Unfortunately, one of these events includes the inevitable death of Morales’ father, Jefferson Davis.
O’Hara insists that they mustn’t alter fate to prevent this tragedy, as it may lead to the death of billions. Morales, however, refuses to accept this grim outlook. Spider-Man 2099 represents the extreme end of shouldering responsibility, forgetting the essence of being a hero. He’s right in acknowledging the risk of sacrificing billions to save one life, even that of his own father. As Doctor Strange states in Spider-Man: No Way Home, “In the grand calculus of the multiverse, their sacrifice means far more than their deaths.” Nevertheless, heroes aren’t meant to focus solely on calculations and numbers. They’re not scientists or politicians, but individuals who act instinctively to save lives.
Throughout history, we’ve seen similar situations where rational decisions were made by those in power. In the first Avengers film, S.H.I.E.L.D. chose to nuke New York City to prevent further invasion. While logical, it lacked the hero’s determination to exhaust all possibilities. Heroes don’t stop until the day is saved, no matter how dire the circumstances. They’re willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, as Captain America would say, to “lay down on a wire and let the other guy crawl over you.” Tony Stark exemplifies this concept, going beyond calculation and reasoning in his selfless acts.
We don’t expect heroes to stop just because someone claims it’s impossible. Their mission is clear: saving lives. While it may seem reckless and irresponsible, heroes don’t dwell on the specifics. That’s why we admire firefighters charging headfirst into burning buildings. If they paused for a minute to devise a plan, what would happen to those trapped inside?
Spider-Man 2099, the other Spider-Men, and even Doctor Strange have become consumed by their immense responsibilities. They’ve become too realistic, focusing solely on facts, figures, and the bigger picture. While maturity is crucial for beings with extraordinary power, heroes exist on a different plane. They transcend realism and embrace their superhuman nature. Calculations, risk prevention, and self-preservation are left to those who lack their gifts.
Among the infinite Spider-Men, Miles Morales stands out as the only true hero. Though the journey is not without its challenges, he remains committed to the mission until the very end. To experience the full story, watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
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