Warning: Incorporates SPOILERS for The Superb Spider-Man #65.DEATHS! Phil Coulson not too long ago returned from the grave in Marvel Comics continuity, though that doesn't imply he escaped demise - removed from it, in reality. In truth, Coulson actually turned Dying after bonding with the newly created Dying Stone. Since then, Coulson has puzzled why he was chosen by the Dying Stone. And now, it seems to be like he's lastly discovered why: being Spider-Mannew mentor.
In a preview for The Superb Spider-Man #65.DEATHS by Derek Landy and Kev Walker, Peter Parker has determined to surrender being Spider-Man - completely. The explanation he made this drastic choice is because of the extra activity given to him by the Sorcerer Supreme, Physician Doom. At first of this story arc, Doom chooses Spider-Man to be his substitute as Earth's champion in opposition to the Eight Scions of Cyttorak. Principally, Spider-Man has to defend the mortal realm from a demon god and his followers, and after his most up-to-date mission, all of it turned an excessive amount of.
Physician Unusual, who is aware of how essential it's to be Earth's champion, tries to persuade Peter not to surrender. Nonetheless, whereas preventing the Eight Scions, Spider-Man was pressured to witness - and totally expertise - lots of of 1000's of deaths directly. These are forces of immense cosmic horror that he's dabbling in, and Peter realizes he doesn't have what it takes to face as much as them. However the job have to be completed and Spider-Man has been chosen to do it. So Physician Unusual turns to the one one who would really know the way Peter feels to assist him: Phil Coulson.
Phil Coulson is the right mentor for Peter Parker (and never simply because he's demise)
Coulson loves superheroes and can do something to assist them
Phil Coulson is the one one certified to assist Peter Parker via this tough time, as he is aware of what it's wish to expertise demise on such a grand scale. Nonetheless, simply because Coulson is Dying doesn't imply that's all he can provide Spider-Man as his potential mentor. As established in each Marvel Comics and the MCUPhil Coulson loves superheroes. He firmly believes that heroes make the world a greater place and has additionally lengthy accepted that he won't ever actually be one among them, however will do all the things in his energy to assist them in any manner he can.
If Phil Coulson commits to being Peter Parker's mentor, he'll give it his all with out wavering for an instantaneous. This preview even makes some extent of claiming that Phil Coulson is the most important superhero fan, implying that because of this he would be the greatest mentor Peter might ever hope to have. Moreover, as beforehand talked about, his place because the dwelling embodiment of Dying will assist Peter overcome this present battle, making Coulson the right selection for Spider-Man's new mentor.
Phil Coulson's Journey By way of Dying Is Simply Starting
Coulson could also be serving to Spider-Man now, however that's not his solely cosmic goal
It's virtually as if Phil Coulson was chosen by the Dying Stone simply to fill this particular function. After all, he's additionally liable for harvesting the souls of the lifeless, however anybody might try this. Solely Phil Coulson – the most important superhero fan – might carry the load of being Dying and on the identical time assist one of many biggest heroes within the Marvel Universe, Spider-Man. Nonetheless, mentoring Peter is much from Coulson's solely goal, as he additionally belongs to the cosmic superhero staff, the Infinity Watch, and his journey in Marvel Comics is simply starting.
Solely time will inform what's going to occur with Infinity Watch, in addition to Phil Coulson's contribution to that staff because the dwelling embodiment of Dying. Nonetheless, what appears fairly sure at this level is that Phil Coulson will, in reality, Spider-Manthe brand new mentor in Marvel Comicsas that will have been the rationale he was chosen to be Dying within the first place.
The Superb Spider-Man #65.DEATHS from Marvel Comics might be accessible on January 15, 2025.