Weapon And Combat Details Fans Noticed About Spider-Man Villains

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Spider-Man has arguably the most diverse and dynamic cast of villains of any superhero. Vulture, Kingpin, Lizard, Kraven the Hunter, Venom, Electro, Black Cat, Doctor Octopus, Rhino, Sandman, Mysterio, and the Green Goblin are just some of the formidable beings that have tangled with Spidey over the course of his comic book run. Many of them have jumped off the glossy pages and onto the screen, on which they've thrived for nearly two decades.

For this list, we've looked at small details that you may have missed while these villains were doing what they do best: fighting with fists and weapons. Our gratitude goes to the viewers who didn't miss these details and made the rest of us normies aware.


  • 1
    10 VOTES

    None Of The Villains Get Punched By Spidey In 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'

    None Of The Villains Get Punched By Spidey In 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
    Photo: Spider-Man: Homecoming / Sony Pictures Releasing

    According to Redditor u/Giff95:

    [Spider-Man] uses his webs, he counters his enemies punches which causes them to punch each other, he even kicks them, but he never punches them.

    This is similar to the '90s show, Spider-Man. Over the course of the entire series, Spidey throws a punch at a villain just three times (the censors didn't like punching).

    10 votes
  • 2
    9 VOTES

    In 'Spider-Man,' When The Green Goblin Catches Spidey's Punch, He Speaks Despite His Lips Staying Closed

    In 'Spider-Man,' When The Green Goblin Catches Spidey's Punch, He Speaks Despite His Lips Staying Closed
    Photo: Spider-Man / Sony Pictures Releasing

    He says, "Impressive!" Redditor u/Jllanes734 theorized that the lips we see are the stunt double's, while Willem Dafoe's voice was added in post-production.

    9 votes
  • 3
    8 VOTES

    In 'Spider-Man 3,' While The Sandman's Head Is Being Pushed Against A Moving Subway Train, You Can See His Teeth Fly Out

    In 'Spider-Man 3,' While The Sandman's Head Is Being Pushed Against A Moving Subway Train, You Can See His Teeth Fly Out
    Photo: Spider-Man 3 / Sony Pictures Releasing

    Either that or it's an SFX error. Regardless, shout out to Redditor u/SovietWaffles for spotting it.

    8 votes
  • 4
    5 VOTES

    In 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,' After Kingpin Gets Thrown Off A Train, He Crashes Into The Brooklyn Bridge

    In 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,' After Kingpin Gets Thrown Off A Train, He Crashes Into The Brooklyn Bridge
    Photo: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse / Sony Pictures Releasing

    Redditor u/baxterrocky believes that the above shot is an homage to the Daredevil Netflix series. Check out their side-by-side photo and you be the judge.

    5 votes
  • 5
    5 VOTES

    In 'Spider-Man 2,' Doc Ock Braces Himself With One Of His Tentacles When He Manipulates Something Heavy; When He Doesn't, Spider-Man Is Able To Knock Him Down

    In 'Spider-Man 2,' Doc Ock Braces Himself With One Of His Tentacles When He Manipulates Something Heavy; When He Doesn't, Spider-Man Is Able To Knock Him Down
    Photo: Spider-Man 2 / Sony Pictures Releasing

    Redditor u/OK_I_Give_In noticed this detail, which implies that Doctor Octopus needs the extra support of his tentacles when he does something that is beyond his human self's strength.

    5 votes
  • 6
    8 VOTES

    In 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' Spidey Dodges The Vulture's Suit With A Backflip; He Does The Same Thing To The Green Goblin's Glider In 'Spider-Man'

    In 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' Spidey Dodges The Vulture's Suit With A Backflip; He Does The Same Thing To The Green Goblin's Glider In 'Spider-Man'
    Photo: Spider-Man: Homecoming / Sony Pictures Releasing

    Redditor u/PM_ME_THICC_BOOTYS discovered this, while Redditor u/wertwert55 explained why it's an homage rather than a coincidence:

    ...the scenario is exactly the same. Vulture is appealing to Peter's emotions and keeps him invested in talking while his remote controlled weapon comes from behind. It can't be anything other than a direct reference.

    You can see the side-by-side footage here.

    8 votes