Although Spider-Man is happy to join the Avengers team, he regrets doing so at the wrong time. His financial difficulties caused him to question his decision.
Spider-Manadmits that joining the Avengers team is every superhero’s dream. However, Peter Parker questions when he took advantage of this opportunity. In Marvel’s The New Avengers #50, it was revealed that Spider-Man regretted joining the team at a time when the Avengers were struggling financially. Spider-Man, who joined at a time when the legendary Avengers Mansion was lost and the team was working underground, could not find a solution to his financial problems under these circumstances and thought that he joined at the wrong time.
Spider-Man’s Financial Troubles and the Avengers
One of Spider-Man’s most well-known characteristics is that he constantly struggles with financial difficulties. Peter Parker has chosen to live by accepting these troubles because of his responsibility not to abuse his superpowers. However, he realized that if he had joined the Avengers earlier, he could have avoided some of his financial problems.
In the Avengers’ former glory days, the luxuries they offered their members included a grand mansion and a personal butler. However, when Spider-Man joined the team, these opportunities were already lost and the team was struggling with the threat of the Dark Avengers led by Norman Osborn.
The timing of Peter Parker joining the Avengers once again highlights his character’s bad luck. Aside from his financial difficulties, his joining a struggling team of Avengers also shows his commitment and sacrifice to the team.
Spider-Man’s process of joining the Avengers is a reflection of his sense of responsibility and his unique misfortune. Marvel fans understand his regret because Peter Parker stands out as a hero who always has to make difficult decisions.