Though a lot of newer Marvel fans know Vincent D'Onofrio's crime lord Kingpin through Netflix's Daredevil, older comic readers do know that the powerful business-minded antagonist used to pose as Spider-Man's foe in Marvel comics. The villain first debuted in Amazing Spider-Man #50 back in 1967, playing as one of Spider-Man's major enemies for ten years in the comics until Frank Miller took over Marvel's Daredevil comic series in the early 80's.
Now, it seems like a few die-hard fans want Kingpin to return to his roots by going up against the studio's newest Spider-Man. Taking to Twitter, a few fans have been discussing how great it would be if D'Onofrio's Kingpin took on Marvel Studios' witty, teen-age, big screen Spider-Man, Tom Holland. After one suggested a showdown between the two, this is how the Netflix star reacted:
Oh yes I would. Make it happen dude. https://t.co/MHrGSv4mbL
— Vincent D'Onofrio (@vincentdonofrio)
February 26, 2017
Last year, the Hollywood star and producer also reacted to rumors about Kingpin and Spider-Man action in a similar manner, asking fans to suggest the showdown to Marvel.
Sorry folks but this is news to me.
It would be great but I don't think it will happen. V. https://t.co/GrVwbUYsqX
— Vincent D'Onofrio (@vincentdonofrio)
May 20, 2016
Knowing that Kingpin was originally rooted in Spider-Man comic history, there's a good chance that Marvel may consider the small screen to big screen crossover of D'Onofrio's villain. Not only would it please die-hard fans, but it would also tie the growing Marvel television universe with the wide and well-founded MCU. Let's wait and see what Marvel will do about the Kingpin and Spider-Man clamor.
Spider-Man: Homecoming premieres on the big screen on July 7, 2017.
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