Did Sony inadvertantly make Spider Man a mutant?
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Andrew Garfield's Peter Parker was genetically predisposed to the effects of the spider's venom because his father implanted his DNA into the spider.
A mutant, as defined by Marvel, is anyone who is genetically predisposed to mutation. In the X Men's case, it's called the X gene. In TASM, it was Peter's specific family gene which, when triggered, gave him his powers. But the venom didn't have the same effect on Harry Osbourne.
A mutant, as defined by Marvel, is anyone who is genetically predisposed to mutation. In the X Men's case, it's called the X gene. In TASM, it was Peter's specific family gene which, when triggered, gave him his powers. But the venom didn't have the same effect on Harry Osbourne.
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Good point
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I thought spider-man was already a mutant. I mean his genetic code has been mutated when bitten by the spider.
Not sure what Sony adding predisposition to it means. -
Spider-man has always been considered a mutant, the other mutants just don't look at him the same because he was not born one.
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Spider Man is traditionally considered a Mutate, meaning his genes were changed from what they were originally.
A Mutant, on the other hand, is someone born with the X gene. He was never considered a Mutant and from a story perspective, he wasn't hated for having powers/abilities as much as he was for being a "public menace".
Sony changed his origin from what what Marvel created. -
Would mayday be considered a mutant then?
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StoneColdMikey wrote: »Would mayday be considered a mutant then?
Yes, since she was born with her powers.
Mutant refers to anyone where a genetic level change occurred before birth, resulting in being born with superpowers, or the potential for them.
(Examples: The X-Men, Franklin Richards)
Mutate, which Spider-Man has always been classified as, is anyone where a genetic level change occurred after being born.
(Examples: Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four)
There's always been some level of confusion between the two among some fans. -
I thought spider-man was already a mutant. I mean his genetic code has been mutated when bitten by the spider.
Not sure what Sony adding predisposition to it means.
that would make him a mutate not a mutant. spiderman is still superhuman by definition