My Hero Academia: all references to Spider-Man in the work of Horikoshi

My Hero Academy represents a great homage to the immense world of American comics and at the same time has managed to assert its identity by becoming one of the most visited works of recent years. Horikoshi’s passion for superheroes is evident, especially for a certain Tessiragnatele.

That is, since his debut in Amazing Fantasy #15 Peter Parker SpidermanShe managed to draw the readers more into the story. In fact, it was easier to identify with and empathize with him, being a simple boy still young to understand the meaning of his powers and move away from him Clichés of invincible and confident men like Batman and Superman. Spider-Man can be seen as ubiquitous in Horikoshi’s work, beginning with his silhouette shown in the first chapter.

Obviously there are references to other Marvel or DC heroes as well, but it’s clear how much Spidey’s writer drew inspiration for some defining traits of both the protagonist Deku and other characters. Izuku Midoriya and Peter Parker have a lot in commonas the path of growth and evolution that leads them to understand how to use their powers for good and responsibly.

Additionally, Deku possesses Quirks from previous owners of One For All, two of which are particularly similar to Peter’s spider-like abilities: the Black whip, which allows him to move from building to building as if using cobwebs, and Danger Sense, the equivalent of Spider Sense. Influences of the same kind were used for the Quirk Tape by Sero Hantawho shoots duct tape from her elbows, and for Tsuyu Asui, who gives her all the abilities of a frog proportionally.

Another interesting resemblance can be found in the cover of the ninth volume of My Hero Academia, where Horikoshi creates an illustration modeled after the cover ofUltimate Spider-Man Venom Premiere Edition. Finally, Hitonshi Shinso’s return to the scene in Chapter 340 represents the most recent reference in the manga, as the young hero is suspended from a tree in the same pose often used by Spidey to surprise enemies.

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