Spider-Man has worn everything from the black symbiote suit to futuristic armor, but his latest look gives Peter Parker something he has never quite had before: the power of Thor. Marvel has officially revealed the Worthy Spider-Man costume for Marvel Rivals, putting the friendly neighborhood hero in a rather unusual position as he takes up Mjolnir.
The new costume was showcased in an official trailer released on November 3. Developed by NetEase Games, Marvel Rivals is bringing the God of Thunder’s influence to its web-slinging Duelist, with the trailer showing Spider-Man wielding Thor’s legendary hammer. A striking change from the character’s familiar red-and-blue appearance, it’s one that gives this version of Peter Parker a distinct identity.
The design takes inspiration from Thor’s traditional look, incorporating elements associated with the Asgardian hero into Spider-Man’s appearance. The costume imagines what the wall-crawler might look like if he were chosen to carry the power of Mjolnir, and the result? An unusual but beautiful combination of two of the most recognizable Marvel identities.
Of course, the costume has a story behind it. Marvel Rivals introduced a dedicated Spider-Man lore entry titled The Worthy Spider-Man as part...
