Who Will Repair and Upgrade Spider-Man's Iron Spider Suit After Tony Stark's Death in Avengers: Endgame?

The death of Tony Stark in Avengers: Endgame leaves many questions about the future of the Iron Spider suit and Spider-Man's operations as a superhero. With Stark's passing, the responsibility of maintaining the suit and ensuring its continued functionality falls on several capable individuals and organizations.

Current Possibilities and Future Scenarios

Initially, one might argue that Spider-Man could simply abandon the Iron Spider suit altogether. After all, he can still operate as Spider-Man without the reliance on Stark's technology. However, the suit is a significant part of his identity, and the allure of enhanced capabilities might tempt him to seek alternatives. After all, he is not Tony Stark's sidekick but a formidable hero in his own right with his own arsenal of tools and gadgets, such as web-shooters.

Spider-Man's Ingenuity

Peter Parker's ingenuity cannot be underestimated. Despite his youth, he possesses a keen mind that could enable him to make minor repairs and improvements. Though he may not have extensive technical expertise, his resourcefulness and creativity are certainly a valuable asset. Peter's ability to 'MacGyver' solutions has already been showcased in previous films, and it would not be out of character for him to continue to use his intellect to adapt and enhance the suit.

Support from S.H.I.E.L.D. and Wakanda

In addition to Peter's ingenuity, there are several external sources of support available. S.H.I.E.L.D. and its Director Nick Fury have already proven to be invaluable allies to Spider-Man, and they would likely step up to provide additional support and technical assistance. The film Spider-Man: Far From Home even hinted at this possibility by featuring S.H.I.E.L.D. giving Peter his stealth suit, which he used to great effect.

Furthermore, Wakanda under the leadership of Shuri offers an alternative source of advanced technology. Shuri, the brilliant and resourceful sister of T'Challa, has the technological prowess to upgrade and maintain the Iron Spider suit. Her expertise could be crucial in keeping the technology at the cutting edge.

Extended Family: The Fantastic Four

A more unlikely yet fascinating scenario involves Spidey working with the Fantastic Four. Long before Spider-Man joined the Avengers, he was part of the Fantastic Four's extended family. The first issue of Amazing Spider-Man shows Peter attempting to break into the FF's headquarters to audition for the team. He and the Human Torch share a deep friendship that extends over decades, and the mysterious message left by the Human Torch in his will further binds them.

Having Peter ask the Fantastic Four for help with his suit would be an intriguing narrative choice. This collaboration could provide a rich storyline that explores the interweaving histories and personal relationships of these high-profile superheroes. The Fantastic Four's advanced technology and Peter's ingenuity could effectively form a formidable team capable of maintaining and upgrading the Iron Spider suit.

Notably, if the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to evolve, there will be enough tech-savvy individuals left on the Avengers team, like Bruce Banner, who have a basic understanding of Stark's inventions. Additionally, Shuri's technological expertise and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s resources can help bridge any gaps left by Tony Stark's passing.

From Spider-Man: No Way Home onward, the world opens up for Peter Parker, and he will undoubtedly become even smarter and more capable. It is highly unlikely that he will struggle to fill the shoes of a technical genius like Tony Stark; he simply hasn't had the chance to dive into the lab at Avengers HQ yet.