Amazing Spider-Man

Nerdy science type. Radiation. Experiments. Sounds like The Incredible Hulk, right? Wrong. This is the story of a young man bitten by a radioactive spider. Orphaned at a young age and raised by his Aunt May and Uncle Ben, Peter Parker learned that “…with great power comes great responsibility.” Thus, The Amazing Spider-Man was born!

Created by comics legends Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, Spider-Man became the most iconic superhero of his time, surpassing even Superman and Batman. Known as “Web-head” to some, Spider-Man is a character that young people can relate to and adults can respect. He dreams of “getting the girl” and “winning” at life but often struggles with loneliness and financial hardship. Regardless of his personal challenges, he always remembers, “With great power comes great responsibility.”

From muggers to mutants, gang wars to space armadas, Spider-Man never falters. Since his debut in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962, Stan Lee’s greatest creation has stood the test of time, tackling issues from the death of Gwen Stacy (ASM #121) to vigilante justice (ASM #129, first appearance of the Punisher), disease (ASM #248, “The Boy Who Collected Spider-Man”), and national tragedy (ASM #36, “The Black Issue”).

Spider-Man’s enduring appeal is clear, and the future remains bright for Peter Parker and his beloved alter ego, The Amazing Spider-Man!