He was an instantly striking departure from Peter Parker primarily because of his race (he is of black and Hispanic descent), but he has since gone on to carve out a very specific and distinctive niche as a wholly unique character that is completely different from his predecessor.
If you found yourself having a bad day for some reason, then I have a feeling that Sony Pictures’ announcement should perk you right up.
The character has become a fan-favorite aspect of the Spider-Man lore ever since he debuted in the comics back in 2011, and he has had the opportunity to headline numerous other projects — Ultimate Spider-Man arguably being the most notable of the bunch.