In Defense of Miguel O'Hara
In Defense of Miguel O’Hara Why Spider-Man 2099 is an Anti-Hero, Not a Villain Since the release of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, viewers have debated whether Miguel O’Hara, also referred to as Spider-Man 2099, is the villain. Although Miguel exhibits bouts of anger and makes questionable choices throughout the film, he is an anti-hero, not a villain, because he displays traits associated with an anti-hero, has good intentions, and fights for humanity’s well-being. According to the article “What is an Antihero? Definition, Types, and Examples” by Alvin Park on YourDictionary.com, antiheroic traits include the following: morally complex, jaded, stubborn to change, and imperfect but well-intentioned. Park adds, “Antiheroes often do good things, but they don’t achieve good in the same way a hero does. An antihero’s backstory is typically revealed slowly to show that they do have a good side” (Park). Simply put, the anti-hero is not totally good, but they are not totall...