Spider-Man
Spider-Man (Peter Parker) is a Marvel Comics superhero. He was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, and first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962). He has since become one of the world’s most popular superheroes.
Spider-Man is the quintessential Marvel character. Blessed with extraordinary, spider-like superpowers, Peter Parker is beset by the travails and problems of ordinary life. His powers gives him the ability to do good, but seriously complicate his career and personal relationships. In spite of this he feels a strong duty to continue his crusade against crime and corruption. The main theme of the Spider-Man series is "With great power comes great responsibility."
The character expanded the dramatic potential of the fantasy subgenre by proving that a series with a strong focus on a more human character and his personal struggles was a viable basis for a successful series.
Spider-Man is tremendously popular and is perhaps the most recognizable superhero outside of DC Comics’ canon. Throughout the years, he has appeared in a handful of animated series, a weekly comic strip and, recently, two phenomenally successful films.
Meanwhile, Marvel has published several comic book series featuring the character (most notably The Amazing Spider-Man). The character has grown from shy high school kid to troubled college student to married man, but has always continued his mission as Spider-Man at all costs.
Spider-Man is the quintessential Marvel character. Blessed with extraordinary, spider-like superpowers, Peter Parker is beset by the travails and problems of ordinary life. His powers gives him the ability to do good, but seriously complicate his career and personal relationships. In spite of this he feels a strong duty to continue his crusade against crime and corruption. The main theme of the Spider-Man series is "With great power comes great responsibility."
The character expanded the dramatic potential of the fantasy subgenre by proving that a series with a strong focus on a more human character and his personal struggles was a viable basis for a successful series.
Spider-Man is tremendously popular and is perhaps the most recognizable superhero outside of DC Comics’ canon. Throughout the years, he has appeared in a handful of animated series, a weekly comic strip and, recently, two phenomenally successful films.
Meanwhile, Marvel has published several comic book series featuring the character (most notably The Amazing Spider-Man). The character has grown from shy high school kid to troubled college student to married man, but has always continued his mission as Spider-Man at all costs.
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