Spider-Man
Creation & Design
Spider-Man was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, first appearing in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962. The character was designed to be a relatable teenager dealing with everyday problems while also being a superhero.Early Years
Peter Parker, a high school student, gains spider-like abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider. He initially uses his powers for personal gain but learns the importance of responsibility after the death of his Uncle Ben.Character Development
Over the years, Spider-Man has evolved from a teenage superhero to a more mature character dealing with complex issues such as loss, responsibility, and the balance between his personal life and superhero duties.Cultural Reception
Spider-Man is one of the most popular and enduring superheroes, praised for his relatability and the depth of his character. He has received critical acclaim and has a massive fanbase.Cultural Legacy
Spider-Man has become a cultural icon, inspiring countless adaptations across television, film, and video games. The character's slogan, 'With great power comes great responsibility,' has permeated popular culture. Spider-Man remains one of the best-selling superheroes of all time and continues to influence new generations of comic book writers and readers.Character Details
Real Name:
Peter Parker
Aliases:
Spidey, Web-Slinger, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, Fantastic Four, Spider-Verse
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Wall-crawling, Spider-sense, Genius-level intellect
Equipment:
Web-shooters, Spider-Tracers, Costume
Weight:
167lbs
Height:
5' 7"
Eye Color:
hazel
Hair Color:
brown
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Variant cover art by Gary Choo
Supanova 2014 exclusive
Variant cover art by Skottie Young
Amazing Spider-Man #1.2
Marvel
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2014
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Vol. 3
Origin of Spider-Man
Variant cover art by Jerome Opena
Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness
Variant cover art by Alex Ross
Variant cover art by Greg horn
2014 Dallas Fan Expo GameStop exclusive
Variant cover art by Greg horn
2014 Dallas Fan Expo GameStop exclusive
Variant second printing cover art by Gary Choo
Variant cover art by Greg Horn
Gamestop Power-Up exclusive
Amazing Spider-Man #1.3
Marvel
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2014
•
Vol. 3
Origin of Spider-Man
Variant cover art by Greg Land
Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
Variant cover art by Pasqual Ferry
First appearance of Silk, Spider-Gwen, and Spider-Woman together on the same cover
Store exclusive
Variant cover art by Pasqual Ferry
First appearance of Silk, Spider-Gwen, and Spider-Woman together on the same cover
Store exclusive
Variant sketch cover art by Pasqual Ferry
Variant cover art by Dave Rapoza featuring Old Man Spider-Man, Peter Porker, Spider-Man Noir, Six-Arm Spider-Man, Ben Reilly
Variant cover art by Dave Rapoza featuring Old Man Spider-Man, Peter Porker, Spider-Man Noir, Six-Arm Spider-Man, Ben Reilly
Amazing Spider-Man #11
Marvel
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2015
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Vol. 3
1st full appearance of Solus, the father of the Inheritors
📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #11 (2014 series) then Spider-Verse Team-Up #2
1st full appearance of Solus, the father of the Inheritors
📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #11 (2014 series) then Spider-Verse Team-Up #2
Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Variant cover art by Dale Keown
Gamestop Power-Up exclusive
Spider-Man / Deadpool #1
Marvel
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2016
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue teaming-up Spider-Man and Deadpool
Variant cover art by Mike Del Mundo
Variant cover art by Sarah Pichelli
Variant cover art by Michael Cho
Spider-Man / Deadpool #8
Marvel
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2016
•
Vol. 1
Debut of Spider-Man's black and red costume, a reflection of his mental state after sacrificing his marriage to save Aunt May in a deal with Mephisto
1st full appearance of Patient Zero, formerly Weasel
1st appearance of a girl who becomes Itsy-Bitsy in the next issue
Debut of Spider-Man's black and red costume, a reflection of his mental state after sacrificing his marriage to save Aunt May in a deal with Mephisto
1st full appearance of Patient Zero, formerly Weasel
1st appearance of a girl who becomes Itsy-Bitsy in the next issue
Variant cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Variant cover art by John Romita Sr
Variant cover art by Ed McGuinness
Variant cover art by Humberto Ramos
Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto and Sara Pichelli
Store exclusive
Limited to 1,500 copies
Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto and Sara Pichelli
Store exclusive
Limited to 1,500 copies
Variant cover art by Julian Totino Tedesco
Variant cover art by David Marquez
Variant cover art by Michael Turner
Aspen Comics exclusive
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #6
Marvel
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2017
•
Vol. 2
Peter Parker reveals his identity to J. Jonah Jameson
Variant cover art by Alex Ross
Variant virgin cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
Variant cover art by Mark Bagley
'Negative' edition exclusive
Limited to 1,000 copies
Variant cover art by Mark Bagley
'Negative' edition exclusive
Limited to 1,000 copies
Variant sketch cover art by Ross Andru
Remastered edition
Variant cover art by Ross Andru, inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #39 (1966)
Remastered edition
Variant cover art by Ross Andru, inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #39 (1966)
Remastered edition
Variant cover art by Skottie Young
Variant cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
Variant cover art by Moebius
Variant cover art by Alex Ross
Remastered cover art by Steve Ditko
Variant virgin cover art by InHyuk Lee
Limited to 3,000 copies
Variant cover art by Matthew DiMasi
Shattered edition
Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)
Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)
Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover are inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)
Limited to 800 copies
Variant cover art by Mike Mayhew
Cover are inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)
Limited to 800 copies
Variant cover art by Alex Ross
San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive
Variant cover art by Alex Ross
San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive
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