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May 4, 2017 · For over 50 years, Spider-Man has been a sensational standout in the Marvel Universe, and this summer, the web-slinger swings onto the silver screen once more in “Spider-Man: Homecoming”! In celebration of this stories history, we present Spidey’s spectacular step-by-step story!
- Amazing Spider-Man #1
Published. March 01, 1963. Writer. Stan Lee; Penciller. Sol...
- Strange Tales Annual #2
Published. June 01, 1963. Writer. Stan Lee; Penciller. Jack...
- Amazing Fantasy #15
Published. August 01, 1962. Writer. Stan Lee; Penciller....
- Amazing Spider-Man #1
The first Spider-Man film of the trilogy was released on May 3, 2002, followed by Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007). A third sequel was originally scheduled to be released in 2011; however, Sony later decided to reboot the franchise with a new director and cast.
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Stan Lee wanted to depict a superhero that dealt with issues in real life as much as he did with supervillains and street thugs. Additionally, Lee designed this hero to be a teenager – a teenager bitten by a radioactive spider, of all things. His publisher, Martin Goodman, however, was not a fan of the concept, calling it the “worst idea” that he h...
As a friend and longtime collaborator of Stan Lee’s, legendary comic book artist Jack Kirby was first approached to design the Spider-Man character. However, as Lee puts it, Kirby was used to drawing more heroic figures, such as Captain America, and Lee always thought that the character of Spider-Man should look much more similar to an ordinary guy...
Spidey made his comic book debut at the tail-end of a canceled comic in 1962. This story almost did not make it to print, given Martin Goodman’s stance on the entire “Spider-Man concept.” However, Stan Lee managed to convince his publisher to run the story in the last issue of Amazing Fantasy, and, as history would have it, the character went on to...
At this point, the Spider-Man origin story is as well known (if not more so) in pop culture than that of any other superhero. Bug bites boy, boy turns into a bug, and bug boy fights crime. It is not just the spider that transforms Peter into a hero, however, as he is also changed mentally and emotionally by the choices he makes. His choice to ignor...
Shortly after the introduction of the Spider-Man character, Martin Goodman was surprised to see just how well the webhead was doing. Sales figures were off the charts, as the hero quickly became (and is now known today as) one of Marvel’s best-selling comic book characters. As stated earlier, the commercial success of Spider-Man’s debut in the afor...
From run-ins with his iconic villainous counterpart Venom to numerous crossovers with the X-Men, Spider-Manhas more than a handful of notable story arcs, not the least of which is the death of Pete's beloved Uncle Ben. Spidey's bouts with the nefarious group of baddies, the Sinister Six, are also remembered fondly in some of the character’s more ma...
From Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends to Spectacular Spider-Man, the wall-crawler has starred in his fair share of animated series, many of which were well-received critically and commercially. The hero made his small screen debut on an ABC animated television show, simply titled Spider-Man, a program that is remembered mostly for its low budget....
As one of Marvel’s most (if not the most) recognizable characters, his impact on pop culture and comics at large has been huge, to say the least. Stan Lee himself commented on Ditko’s decision to have Spider-Man’s costume covering him from head-to-toe, stating that this meant anyone could see themselves as the titular hero. While his feats were ama...
Legendary director James Cameron was originally slated to direct the first big screen live-action adaptation of Spider-Man. The film helmed by Cameron never quite came to fruition, but elements of his leaked treatment ended up in the Sam Raimi-directed feature. Organic web shooters, Peter’s overnight transformation, and some of the details surround...
Often considered to be the father of the modern superhero genre, Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy (along with Brian Singer’s X-Men franchise) ushered in a new era of comic book films. Gone were the over-the-top cheese we had come to expect, and, with Tim Burton having left the Batman franchise nearly a decade earlier, it was a genre that no one was t...
Aug 10, 2022 · Spider-Man turned 60 in August 2022. Here's what you need to know about your favorite webslinger and how he changed the most American medium of all. by Michael Y. Park 8/10/2022. Spider-Man's first appearance in 1962.
List of Spider-Man storylines. The superhero Spider-Man has appeared in many American comic books published by Marvel Comics since he first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962). The character has since been featured in various storylines, forming longer story arcs.
StorylineIssue (s)2023202320222022The wall-crawling crime-fighter was introduced to the world in August 1962, debuting in the anthology comic book Amazing Fantasy #15. Created by the collaborative team of writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, Spider-Man was an instant sensation with readers.
Jun 27, 2012 · 50 years ago, Peter Parker AKA Spider-Man was introduced in an 11-page story by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. The tale was featured in the final issue of Marvel Comics' "Amazing Fantasy," a cancelled anthology comic book series, and it took readers by storm.
