Marvel's Spider-Man Was Right To Change Mary Jane
Marvel's Spider-Man's iteration of Mary Jane Watson is a better and modern take on the beloved character, as she's transformed from the damsel in distress of the comics into a well-rounded lead who also reports for the Daily Bugle. As a result, she is highly independent and hardworking to a fault, especially when uncovering the truth, even if it compromises her safety. The Mary Jane in the video game is a stark contrast to the version seen in the comics who, while beloved, has lacked nuance in many depictions.
Mary Jane Watson's history is relatively convoluted compared to most other characters featured in Marvel's Spider-Man, like Doc Ock. In the original 1960s Amazing Spider-Man comics, she was initially introduced as something of a joke character — the unseen «nice girl» that Aunt May was trying to set up with Peter Parker, who ultimately turned out to be a bombshell girl next door. Her appearances beyond that in the 1970s and eighties were fairly one dimensional, as she was made out to be the «free spirit» of the era and mainly functioned as a love interest for Peter. While more recent iterations have expanded upon her character, she's tended to lack agency and has frequently been victimized or reduced to nothing but a romantic lead.
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Whereas the majority of characters in Marvel's Spider-Man retain elements of their comics backstory and personality, Mary Jane represents a huge departure. She's no longer an aspiring model, but instead a more proactive character who positively influences the story. Not only is she a central figure in the narrative, but she's also given just as key a role as the other Spider-Mans, Peter Parker and Miles
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