Marvel’s Spider-Man 2: What to Expect at San Diego Comic-Con 2023

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is one of the most anticipated games of 2023, and fans are eager to learn more about the sequel to the critically acclaimed PlayStation 4 title. The game, which is developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, will feature the return of Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they team up to face new threats in New York City. The game will also introduce Venom as a playable character, voiced by Tony Todd, and will feature Kraven the Hunter as a main antagonist.

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The game was officially announced at the PlayStation Showcase 2021, where a teaser trailer was revealed. The trailer showed Peter and Miles fighting against a group of mercenaries, while Kraven narrated his search for a worthy opponent. The trailer ended with a glimpse of Venom emerging from the shadows, ready to face the Spider-Men.

Since then, fans have been clamoring for more information about the game, which is expected to launch in 2023 exclusively for PlayStation 5. Fortunately, Insomniac Games has confirmed that the studio will attend San Diego Comic-Con 2023, where they will reveal more details about Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

San Diego Comic-Con is one of the biggest pop culture events in the world, where fans can enjoy panels, signings, screenings, and exclusive merchandise from various media franchises. Marvel has a strong presence at the convention, where they usually announce new projects and showcase upcoming releases. This year, Marvel will host several panels, including one dedicated to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

The panel will feature Insomniac Games’ creative director Bryan Intihar, game director Ryan Smith, lead writer Benjamin Arfmann, and lead animator James Ham. They will be joined by some of the voice actors from the game, such as Yuri Lowenthal (Peter Parker), Nadji Jeter (Miles Morales), Tony Todd (Venom), and an unannounced guest who will play Kraven the Hunter. The panel will be moderated by Ryan Penagos, aka Agent M, who is the VP and creative executive of Marvel.

The panel will offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at the development of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, as well as new gameplay footage and story details. The panel will also feature a Q&A session, where fans can ask questions to the developers and cast. Additionally, fans who attend the panel will receive an exclusive variant comic book featuring Spider-Man and Venom.

Fans who are not able to attend the convention can still watch the panel online, as it will be livestreamed on Marvel.com, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Twitch. Fans can also join the conversation using #MarvelSDCC and follow @Marvel for updates.

Another way to celebrate Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 at San Diego Comic-Con is to get an exclusive Mondo poster for the game, which comes from artist Tomer Hanuka. The poster features Spider-Man and Venom in a striking contrast of red and black colors. The poster is limited to 300 copies and will be available at Mondo’s booth (#435) for $60.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is shaping up to be an epic adventure that will expand on the rich story and gameplay of the first game. Fans can expect more information about the game at San Diego Comic-Con 2023, where they can also enjoy other Marvel-related panels and activities. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is slated to release in 2023 exclusively for PlayStation 5.