6 Spider-Man Comic Arcs That Would Be Perfect for the MCU After No Way Home

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is evolving rapidly — from cosmic threats like Thanos to multiversal chaos. Amidst all this, Spider-Man (Tom Holland) has been reset emotionally and narratively post-No Way Home. With his world wiped clean and no allies left, Peter Parker is now poised for some of the most powerful comic arcs to hit the big screen.

Here are six iconic Spider-Man storylines that are ideal for live-action adaptation — especially given the MCU’s darker, more mature direction.

1. The Black Suit

Why it works: After No Way Home’s post-credit scene teased a stranded Venom symbiote, it’s the perfect setup for a proper Black Suit Saga — one that fully explores the emotional and psychological impact on Peter.

What to expect: Unlike Spider-Man 3’s rushed take, this could show a more angsty, vengeful Peter, lured by the symbiote’s power. Imagine an MCU Spider-Man going rogue, with the suit amplifying his trauma and rage.

2. Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut!

Why it works: With the X-Men inching closer to their MCU debut, Juggernaut (Cain Marko) is ripe for reintroduction. This two-issue 1982 story pits Peter against a villain he can’t overpower — a classic underdog tale.

A grounded, emotional, high-stakes fight. Peter fights endlessly to stop Juggernaut from capturing Madame Web. It’s pure grit vs. brute strength — a great story to reinforce Peter’s indomitable will.

3. The Hobgoblin Saga

Why it works:
With Norman Osborn returned to his universe in No Way Home, there’s room for a new Goblin — and the Hobgoblin is smarter, more composed, and arguably more dangerous. A layered villain like Roderick Kingsley could outthink Peter, exploit his isolation, and dominate New York’s underworld. Bonus: Ned Leeds was once a Hobgoblin red herring — a storyline the MCU could cleverly reference.

4. The Superior Spider-Man

Why it works:
In this bold 2012 arc, Doctor Octopus switches bodies with Peter and becomes the new Spider-Man. Otto eventually commits to being a better version of the hero — the “Superior” Spider-Man.

With multiversal madness already established and Otto Octavius introduced in No Way Home, this story could explore identity, legacy, and redemption like never before. It’s weird, wild, and deeply human.

5. Goblin Nation

Why it works:
The culmination of The Superior Spider-Man, this arc sees the Green Goblin return as the Goblin King, assembling an army and plunging New York into chaos.

This arc could introduce the MCU’s own Norman Osborn or evolve the Hobgoblin into a Goblin King figure. Either way, it’s an epic, emotional showdown that tests Peter’s soul.

6. Spider-Island

Why it works:
Imagine New York… with everyone gaining spider-powers overnight. That’s Spider-Island — a blockbuster arc where Peter has to save a city of wall-crawlers.

A multicharacter epic featuring Shang-Chi, Venom, Anti-Venom, and the Avengers. It’s a large-scale event that could tie into Kang’s Multiversal threat — and give Tom Holland’s Spidey the spotlight he deserves.

Final Thoughts

With Peter Parker now stripped of his identity, friends, and support system, the MCU has a blank canvas. Whether Marvel leans into grounded threats (Hobgoblin), psychological trauma (Black Suit), or epic crossovers (Spider-Island), Spider-Man’s future looks more exciting — and more dangerous — than ever.

Which story do you want to see in Spider-Man 4 or beyond? Let us know below.