Every Spider-Man T-shirt in the MCU (So Far!)

T-shirts Worn by Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Tom Holland’s Peter Parker gave costume designers an exciting opportunity to speak a fresh new visual language with Spider-Man’s wardrobe. Playing off his childlike innocence in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Parker donned over 10 personality-revealing t-shirts on the silver screen (so far)! That’s a lot. Second to none in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), in fact. While some of the t-shirts were certainly shortlived – appearing on-screen for mere seconds at a time – they helped tell a story beneath the story. With Spider-Man: Far From Home debuting today (yeah, that’s today) we took a step back in time to review the t-shirts worn by Spider-Man on-screen in the MCU.

“Lettuce The Taste of Sadness” Graphic T-shirt

Spider-Man Lettuce the Taste of Sadness T-Shirt

Movie: Avengers: Infinity War Character: Peter Parker, aka, Spider-Man This confirms it. Peter Parker is not a salad guy! With just a glimpse of on-screen time in Avengers: Infinity War, Peter is wearing this shirt aboard a school bus while crossing the Queensboro Bridge from Manhattan to Queens. He springs into action after witnessing the arrival of the Children of Thanos – in particular, Cull Obsidian and Ebony Maw – as they announce their faithful arrival.

NASA T-shirt

Movie: Spider-Man: Homecoming Character: Peter Parker, aka, Spider-Man One thing rings true through Spider-Man’s many incarnations: he loves science. This helps explain his special bond with Tony Stark. One has to wonder if Peter ever thought he’d venture into space like his astronaut heroes? Sure enough, he did just that in Avengers: Infinity War before helping Tony Stark kill Ebony Maw in his own spacecraft.

“The Physics is Theoretical but the Fun is Real” Graphic T-shirt

Spider-Man The Physics is Theoretical but the Fun Is Real T-Shirt Slider

Movie: Spider-Man: Homecoming Character: Peter Parker, aka, Spider-Man It’s shirts like this that make the “Mr. Stark, I don’t feel so good,” scene all the more difficult to stomach. Indeed, one of Tom Holland’s many endearing traits as Spider-Man is his unflinching willingness to let his geek flag fly high.

“Find x” Graphic T-shirt

Movie: Spider-Man: Homecoming Character: Peter Parker, aka, Spider-Man Spider-Man’s humor and love for science is front and center with this one! For anyone who’s writhed through a math test drenched in a cold sweat, you can surely relate. The irony of it all? There is no math test that could ever make Peter Parker sweat.

“If You Believe in Telekinesis” Graphic T-shirt

Spider-Man If You Believe in Telekenesis Please Raise My Hand Slider

Movie: Spider-Man: Homecoming Character: Peter Parker, aka, Spider-Man Bravo, Peter Parker, Bravo. Another fair argument made through the power of graphic tees in Spider-Man: Homecoming’s t-shirt treasure trove.

“I Survived My Trip to NYC” Graphic T-shirt

Spider-Man I Survived My Trip to NYC T-Shirt

Movie: Spider-Man: Homecoming Character: Peter Parker, aka, Spider-Man The hero’s journey always covers a trip through the underworld. In this scene, Peter Parker finds himself rejected by Iron Man after causing a huge mess on a river ferry shootout with alien-tech toting villains. Unceremoniously stripped of his Stark-built suit, he is sent home in “HelloKitty” hot pink pajama bottoms and an, “I Survived My Trip to NYC” t-shirt. This is nearly the lowest it ever gets for Peter, aside from, well, you know…

“Midtown School of Science & Technology” Sweatshirt

Spider-Man Midtown School of Science and Technology Sweatshirt Slider

Movie: Spider-Man: Homecoming Character: Peter Parker, aka, Spider-Man In gym class, Peter wears the same design in t-shirt form, so we’ll count it. In later scenes, he wears a sweatshirt version as pictured here. Yet another painful reminder of the wrath of Thanos; where young and old alike face randomized and merciless mortal judgment with a single snap of a finger.

“Vitruvian Pizza” T-shirt

Movie: Captain America: Civil War Character: Peter Parker, aka, Spider-Man In his first-ever appearance, Tom Holland’s Peter Parker enters his apartment to find Tony Stark conversing with Aunt May. Under the ruse of a Stark internship, Aunt May allows Peter to fly across seas with Tony. Unbeknownst to her, the “internship” was actually an intercept turned battle at the Leipzig/Halle Airport between “Team Stark” and “Team Cap”. Spider-Man earns his first stripes in this battle and even gets a nod from Captain America as they discover they have similar roots. Cap: “You got heart, kid, where are you from?” Spider-Man: “Queens!” Cap, chuckling: “Brooklyn.”

Retro Radio T-shirt

Movie: Spider-Man: Homecoming Character: Peter Parker, aka, Spider-Man We only see this shirt for a second or two, but it appears to be the faceplate of a retro radio. Surely another ode to Peter’s love for tech and science. There is little to no information on the costume selection for this scene that we could find, so please comment if you know more and we will happily make an update.

“P.S. 108 Mathletics” (Sweatshirt)

Spider-Man P.S. 108 Mathletes Sweatshirt

Movie: Captain America: Civil War (Post-Credit Scene) Character: Peter Parker, aka, Spider-Man In the end credit scene of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker fiddles with some tech we can only assume came from Tony Stark. This is the teaser for Spider-Man: Homecoming with the message, “Spider-Man will return.”

“I Lost an Electron” T-shirt

Movie: Spider-Man: Homecoming & Iron Man 3 Character: Peter Parker, aka, Spider-Man and Pepper Potts This is the shirt Peter Parker wears when he is first invited to join the Avengers at the end of Spider-Man: Homecoming. It’s also the nightshirt worn by Pepper Potts in Iron Man 3 when she wakes Tony from a nightmare. Tony is present in both scenes, deepening the web of connectivity between the characters.

What Comes Next?!

Since the world is full of too many science jokes to count, chances have it Spider-Man will have a fresh new wardrobe when Spider-Man: Far From Home debuts later today! You can trust we’ll be first in line to see what comes off the racks. For more t-shirts worn in the MCU, be sure to check out Infinity Wardrobe: T-Shirts Worn by the Avengers On-Screen. Happy web-slinging!

How to Design Your Own Science Pun T-shirt

Peter Parker’s shirts are mostly science jokes and school gear. If you want to make your own, for a science club, a mathletes team, or a movie night, these 3 picks are a good place to start.

Bayside USA-Made Jersey T-shirt

Made-in-the-USA cotton tee with room for a big pun
Comes in bright and classic colors

Comfort Colors Colorblast T-shirt

Washed, vintage-style tee for a retro graphic
Soft enough for movie marathons

Bayside USA-Made Heavyweight Pullover Hoodie

Heavyweight hoodie for a school or club name
A cozy layer for the theater

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Design Your Own Graphic T-shirt

Science Pun T-shirts FAQ

Can I buy the exact shirts Spider-Man wears?

No. Custom Ink doesn’t sell or print the shirts in this post. You can design your own original science pun or club shirt in the Design Lab.

What makes a good science pun shirt?

Keep the joke short and the design simple, so it reads from across the room. A small graphic next to the words helps.

Can our science club or mathletes team order matching shirts?

Yes. Many clubs put the club name on the front and a favorite pun or the year on the back.

Can I get help with the design?

Yes. Start in the Design Lab, and Custom Ink’s Inkers can help with fonts, colors, and placement.

Disclaimer: Custom Ink does not sell or print the t-shirts pictured in this post. This is fan art meant solely for social commentary, entertainment purposes, and fun!