‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Character Concept Art Reveals Familiarity
The inclusion of new Spider-Characters in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ brought immense joy to fans. Among these characters was the Web-Slinger, a Spider-Man who skillfully combined the essence of a cowboy with the art of web-slinging. Witnessing the Web-Slinger’s action-packed sequences in the movie was undeniably one of the film’s most enjoyable aspects, alongside the thrill of seeing our beloved heroes from different dimensions together.
Now, we are granted a deeper insight into the creative process behind the Web-Slinger’s conception for the film. Artist Kris Anka took to Twitter to share concept art and delve into the character’s design. It’s always fascinating to explore the behind-the-scenes creation of a movie that resonates with so many of us. The truth is, the Web-Slinger is a character cleverly crafted as a play on words, one that we probably never expected to witness in action.
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He personifies the spirit of a cowboy, and it’s amusing to think about how the concept of a “gunslinger” was adapted to create the Spider-Man equivalent of a cowboy. Anka also disclosed the identity he envisioned for the character beneath the mask, igniting our desire to see Pedro Pascal lending his voice to the role in ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.’
Image via Kris Anka on Twitter
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The Enduring Love for Spidey
Spider-Man holds a special place in our hearts for a reason, and the admiration for Anka’s Web-Slinger design is truly heartening. When questioned about the appearance of Web-Slinger without his mask, Anka replied, “I should mention that a significant portion of my time was spent refining existing models or creating variations based on them. As for Web-Slinger, I incorporated a bit of Pedro Pascal into a Peter model.”
The fondness for Web-Slinger instills hope among fans (myself included) that we will witness more of this character’s journey as we further explore Miles Morales’ story in ‘Beyond the Spider-Verse.’ Moreover, knowing that Pascal served as the inspiration for his face raises anticipation for a possible interaction between Web-Slinger and Miguel O’Hara, allowing fans of Pascal and Oscar Isaac to finally witness their reunion since ‘Triple Frontier.’ Until then, let’s relish Anka’s remarkable concept work for the film and wholeheartedly embrace the Web-Slinger as he rightfully deserves.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about concept art
What new Spider-Man character was introduced in “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”?
The Web-Slinger, a cowboy-inspired Spider-Man character, was introduced in “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”
Who shared concept art for the Web-Slinger character?
Artist Kris Anka shared concept art for the Web-Slinger character on Twitter.
Was the Web-Slinger design based on previous models?
According to Kris Anka, the Web-Slinger design involved tweaking previous models and incorporating a little bit of Pedro Pascal’s likeness.
Will we see more of the Web-Slinger in future Spider-Verse movies?
The positive reception for the Web-Slinger character offers hope that we might see more of him in upcoming installments, particularly in the continuation of Miles Morales’ journey in “Beyond the Spider-Verse.”
What other characters are fans excited to see alongside the Web-Slinger?
Fans are eagerly anticipating a potential interaction between Web-Slinger and Miguel O’Hara, raising hopes for a reunion between Pedro Pascal and Oscar Isaac, who have previously worked together in “Triple Frontier.”
More about concept art
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Official Website: Link
- Kris Anka’s Twitter: Link
- Pedro Pascal IMDb Page: Link
- Oscar Isaac IMDb Page: Link
- “Triple Frontier” Official Trailer: Link
