MCU Theory Explains How Tony Stark Caused Peter's Spider-Man Bite
Spider-Man: No Way Home gave Tom Holland's Peter Parker his first real opportunity to break out of Tony Stark's shadow. The "Iron Boy Jr." debate can be polarizing, but there's no denying Iron Man's influence on Spider-Man's journey from Captain America: Civil War up to Spider-Man: Far From Home . Not only is Tony directly responsible for bringing Peter into the fold, but his unintentional mentorship has subconsciously guided the young hero from evolving out of his underoos. Even after he dies in Avengers: Endgame , Spider-Man: Far From Home further emphasizes Tony's effect on Peter. It's literally in the MacGuffin's name: "E.D.I.T.H. - Even Dead, I'm The Hero." ADVERTISEMENT While No Way Home barely referenced the Marvel Cinematic Universe's late genius billionaire playboy philanthropist, events from the movie did hint at a new way Tony Stark could have impacted Peter Parker's life...