“Realest Spider-Man in the whole movie”: Across the Spider-Verse Fans Claim Spider-Punk Was Miles Morales’ Only True Ally
Ava White
Updated on April 03, 2026
Since its release a week ago, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is making waves not just at the box office, but also with fans and Marvel buffs across the world. The stunning art and graphic design elements coupled with a powerful ensemble narrative have made many viewers stick their neck out by calling it one of the best ever Spider-Man films to date.
The animated feature with the young Miles Morales voiced by Shameik Moore, is also getting big praise for brilliantly incorporating various versions of Spider-Man from different multiverses and dimensions including Miguel O’ Hara, Pavitr Prabhakar and Spider-Man’s rockstar avatar, Hobie Brown aka Spider-Punk who is now being hailed as the best version of the superhero in the film.
Spider-Punk Is A Fan Favorite
Hobie Brown aka Spider-Punk is one of the many alternate versions of Marvel’s celebrated superhero Spider-Man as seen in the comic books. A free-spirited punk rockstar who is never afraid to speak his mind, the character is known for his animosity towards the establishment. In the film, the character voiced by 2-time Oscar nominee Daniel Kaluuya, has received widespread praise from fans on Twitter who have also stated that he could be Miles Morales’ only ally leading up to the anticipated 3rd part of the Spider-Verse series.
Hobie is truly the realest because he literally only joined and stuck around for when they inevitably betrayed Miles and was preparing to counter Miguel. Truly goated Spider
— Vince (@TheVinceH) June 5, 2023
thought i was gonna hate hobie, he ended up being the realest spiderman in the whole movie other than miles
— Sushi (@Toni_Sushi) June 5, 2023
bro it just hit me when hobie was telling miles that he didnt need to join a team he was really trying to turn him away from what miguel and everyone was about to do to him
— ZZ (@Stxtpxdder) June 5, 2023
News articles: theres gonna be a conflict between Miles and Hobie for Gwen!
actual movie: Miles think Gwen is dating Hobie, Hobie is a cool older brother to him
— Spider-Lily☀️ (@Iesbianboobs) June 5, 2023
Hobie was real from jump because he asked Gwen “have you told miles about everything?” He was always in his corner
— FERAL GLOCKTAVIOUS (@PulOutNWalkAwaY) June 5, 2023
When Hobie told Miles to use his palms to bust out I knew he was real adf
— stevootha304😮💨 (@strip4stevoo) June 5, 2023
nah hobie was helping him the entire time. man’s is literally the goat.
— Kye’s boyfriend here (@VCam2016) June 5, 2023
With Miles Morales having to overcome many challenges from within his Spider-Man community, it remains to be seen if Spider-Punk will justify his stature with fans as a Morales loyalist in the next film.
Who Is Spider-Punk In The Spider-Man Multiverse?
Hobie Brown aka Spider-Punk was a homeless teenager who, when bitten by a radioactive spider, becomes the grittier punk rock variant of Spider-Man. The superhero uses his new powers to rally around and lend support to the lower classes in order to bring down the regime led by Head Of Oscorp Industries Norman Osborn. Spider-Punk’s hatred for for the powerful science magnate stemmed from the fact that he got his powers when he was bitten by a radioactive spider irradiated by illegal waste dumping caused by Osborn’s corporation.
Spider- Punk is seen as one of the more violent and rebellious forms of Spider-Man. In one version of the comics, his streak of fury was evident in the way that he managed to fight and defeat Osborn, ultimately killing him by bashing him in the head with his electric guitar. After President Osborn’s death, Spider-Punk unmasked himself to the crowd to reveal his true identity and thereby became their savior.
Source: Twitter
