Summary

ThoughSpider - Manhas been cognize to revere Steve Rogers’Captain Americain Marvel Comics , this relationship has been notably present for both characters ' appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe . One Spider - Man quote from the cartoon strip perfectly highlight why Peter Parker looks up to Steve Rogers so much – and why this appreciation may be largely absent in the MCU .

The Amazing Spider - Man#521 – by J. Michael Straczynski , Mike Deodato Jr. , Joe Pimentel , and Tom Palmer – featuresSpider - Man living in Avengers Tower , alongside Aunt May and Mary Jane , come after the devastation of their homes . When Peter suspects a recent fight against HYDRA was a diversion , he partake in the information with new roommate and teammate , Steve Rogers .

Though Captain America hesitate to consider HYDRA has once again become a formidable terror , he encourages Peter to dig deeper notice the verity of the billet . Here , Peter note , the Man out of Time sounds like another hero of his : Uncle Ben .

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Captain America and Spider - Man have oftentimes work side - by - side , as two of Marvel ’s most iconic hero – all while Cap was in secret arachnophobic .

Captain America Reminds Spider-Man Of Uncle Ben

After push a HYDRA squad resembling some of the Avengers ( Captain America , Iron Man , Hawkeye , and Thor ) , Spider - Man begins to suspect that the attack was merely a feint for some greater plan . He brings this information to Rogers , whose language patterns powerfully resemble Uncle Ben ’s : " elusive as nail , but quietly high-minded and unhesitating . " Spider - Man mention that their similarities may be generational , as both Steve and Ben " looked into the greatness darkness in history , and come out apprise the light more than anyone who came after them " follow their service in World War II . In the premature issuance , May mentions how meaningful Captain America was to Ben during the state of war .

Without [ Uncle ] Ben ’s mien , there is nothing to set Steve apart in Peter ’s mind from the other Avengers of that mankind … As such , Peter ’s affection swings more toward Iron Man , a submarine sandwich and fame who was prominent for much of Peter ’s life and share in his scientific interest .

Though the two are teammates at the time , Spider - Man still struggles with being the new kid on the block , as he adapts to working alongside a man whom he has long admired . He ’s a friendly neighborhood hero trying to prove himself among populate legends . Hearing Uncle Ben ’s voice in Steve ’s intelligence only makes Peter hero-worship Captain America more , positioning him as a titanic beacon of good , reminding the fresh Avenger of the cause he ’s Spider - Man in the first place . It ’s a poignant setting through which to consider their relationship , explain why Peter looks up to Steve . In many ways , Captain America embody Uncle Ben ’s morals and ism , give powers and a shield .

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Spider-Man’s Comic Book Dynamic With Captain America Explains Why They Aren’t Close In The MCU

Though Spider - Man externally idolize Captain America in the comedian , Peter and Steve have only a brief relationship in the MCU . This can partially be narratively explained by the MCU ’s want of an Uncle Ben . Without Ben ’s bearing , there is nothing to coiffe Steve apart in Peter ’s mind from the other Avengers of that human beings . Even if Ben were around , he would not have been of an historic period to serve in World War II , thus strangle Ben’sidolization of Steve as well . As such , Peter ’s affection swing more toward Iron Man , a hero and fame who was prominent for much of Peter ’s lifetime and shared in his scientific interest .

This dynamic between Spider - Man , Captain America , and Iron Man would be heavily explored soon after their fight against HYDRA in Marvel’sCivil Warstoryline . DuringCivil War , Spider - Man ab initio sides with Iron Man ( much like in the MCU ) out of regard for Tony , who helped Peter , MJ , and Aunt May after their homes were demolish . This decision rapidly haunts him , however , as he realizes he can not gestate tofight against Captain Americaand check other hoagie . Knowing Steve Rogers reminds Peter of Uncle Ben crap this decision all the more haunting . WhenSpider - Mansided with Iron Man , he did n’t just letCaptain Americadown ; he get Uncle Ben down too .

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Tom Holland’s Spider-Man with Captain America’s shield in his Civil War debut

Amazing Spider-Man #521, Spider-Man notes that Captain America reminds him a lot of Uncle Ben, perhaps because they come from the same generation

Amazing Spider-Man #521, Captain America meets Aunt May. Steve compliments May for raising Peter, while May says Uncle Ben was a fan of Cap’s since the war. Wolverine and Spider-Man comment on the meeting

Cover for Amazing Spider-Man #521, Spidey adhering to a building’s wall with a twilight sky and cityscape in the background