One of Marvel's biggest Spider-Man antagonists, J. Jonah Jameson, has surprisingly been revealed to really be a hero in a brilliant analysis. For decades, the head editor of the Daily Bugle has been regarded as one of Spider-Man's greatest ground-level adversaries. However, one Marvel.com editor has shed some fascinating new light on Jameson, painting him as an unexpected hero.

In a Spider-Man at all. Instead, Shammah discusses how his favorite moment highlights J. Jonah Jameson and Uncle Ben as "their journalistic investigation uncovers the link between Oscorp and Wilson Fisk."

It's incredibly surprising to see a man like J. Jonah Jameson take the spotlight away from Peter Parker, but Shammah's explanation of his choice perfectly shows the positive role that Jameson plays in the webhead's life.

J. Jonah Jameson's Iconic Character Traits Keep Spider-Man's Life Relatable

Spider-Man Wouldn't Be as Beloved by Readers Without Jameson

J. Jonah Jameson heroism doesn't necessarily come from his behavior or actions. Rather, Jameson serving as a foil to Spider-Man actually elevates the webhead beyond his peers. Shammah discusses how important J. Jonah Jameson is to Spider-Man by mentioning that he and other "iconic ing characters" ensure that "heroes like Spider-Man resonate with readers." In Jameson's case, he's a ground-level skeptic who prevents New York City from becoming a hivemind that universally loves him.

By doubting Spider-Man's role as a New York hero, Jameson also adds more character to the city itself. Spider-Man is bound to encounter opposing viewpoints about him because of Jameson's headlines. These shattered takes on his heroics make Peter's life even more relatable to readers because of how realistic it is to not be seen kindly by every person he meets on the street. There are bound to be people who dislike what another does, and there's nothing they can do to prevent it. Jameson represents this facet of life, and it helps to raise Spider-Man's relatability with fans higher than it could have been in years past.

J. Jonah Jameson Influences the Spider-Verse in More Ways than Fans Imagine

Without Him, Spider-Man May Not Have Some of His Most Important Character Arcs

Even though Jameson tends to spread libel about Spider-Man due to his skepticism about the hero's kindness, his role in the Spider-Verse can't be underestimated. His presence alone has helped Peter and other Spider-Verse heroes achieve important breakthroughs in their lives. Jameson is the reason behind a lot of Spider-Man's doubts regarding his actions. Spider-Man has often come close to quitting because of Jameson's negative press, including in the classic storyline Spider-Man No More. However, Jameson has also occasionally looked favorably on the hero, especially in another universe, Silk is his favorite Spider-Verse hero.

J. Jonah Jameson is a hero in his own right.

While he may not actually don a cape and fight crime - except in the universe where he's the Spider-Verse hero Headline - J. Jonah Jameson is a hero in his own right. He's not necessarily a kind man, but his character has led to Spider-Man being a more relatable hero. Without him, Spider-Man would be universally loved with no opposition outside the villains he fights. Marvel has rightfully recognized that J. Jonah Jameson's disdain is what keeps Spider-Man relevant with readers, and it's a brilliant way to explore how he's truly a hero.

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Source: Marvel.com