Spider-Man facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Spider-Man |
|
|---|---|
Cover of Web of Spider-Man #129.1 (October 2012).
Art by Mike McKone and Morry Hollowell. |
|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962) |
| Created by | Stan Lee Steve Ditko |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Peter Benjamin Parker |
| Species | Human mutate |
| Place of origin | Queens, New York City |
| Team affiliations |
|
| Partnerships |
|
| Notable aliases | Ricochet, Dusk, Prodigy, Hornet, Ben Reilly, Scarlet Spider, Captain Universe, Liar |
| Abilities |
|
Spider-Man is a famous superhero from the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko. Spider-Man first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 in August 1962.
The story of Spider-Man is about an orphan named Peter Parker. He is raised by his Aunt May and Uncle Ben. Peter is an ordinary teenager who faces everyday challenges. He also deals with the difficulties of being a costumed crime fighter.
His special powers include super strength and amazing agility. He can also stick to almost any surface. Peter invented devices called "web-shooters" to shoot spider-webs. He also has a "spider-sense" that warns him of danger. These abilities help him fight many villains.
Spider-Man first appeared when teenagers in comics were usually just sidekicks. Peter Parker was a high school student who felt like many young readers. He often felt rejected, not good enough, and lonely. Unlike other teen heroes, Spider-Man did not have adult mentors. He learned on his own that "with great power comes great responsibility." This quote from his late Uncle Ben became very important to him.
Marvel has featured Spider-Man in many comic book series. These include The Amazing Spider-Man, Spectacular Spider-Man, and Sensational Spider-Man. Peter Parker has grown from a shy high school student to a college student. He has also been a high school teacher and a freelance photographer. He has even been a member of the New Avengers and the Fantastic Four.
Spider-Man has many nicknames. People call him "Spidey," "web-slinger," "wall-crawler," or "web-head." Some villains call him "arachnid." He often calls himself "Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man."
Spider-Man is one of the most popular and successful superheroes. He is often seen as Marvel's main character and mascot. He has appeared in many movies and animated shows.
Contents
How Spider-Man Was First Published
Spider-Man, also known as Peter Parker, first appeared in the Amazing Fantasy #15 comic book. This happened in August 1962. Because it was so popular, a new comic book series began. It was called The Amazing Spider-Man. Other series were also created, like Spectacular Spider-Man and Ultimate Spider-Man.
What Spider-Man's Suit Looks Like
Spider-Man wears a super suit that is red and blue. The red parts have a webbing design. These parts are his mask, chest, boots, and gloves. His legs and arms are blue.
Peter Parker's Story
When Peter Parker first appears, he is a smart science teenager. He lives with his aunt and uncle in Queens, New York City. Peter is a brilliant student. However, other students often pick on him. They call him a "bookworm." A bully named Eugene "Flash" Thompson often makes fun of him.
One day, a radioactive spider bites Peter. This bite gives him his amazing powers. He then becomes Spider-Man.
As Spider-Man, he becomes a successful TV star. This fame makes him a bit proud. One day, he refuses to stop a thief at a studio. He says it is the police's job, not a star's. When he goes home, he learns that his beloved Uncle Ben has been murdered.
Spider-Man angrily goes to catch the killer. He is shocked to find it is the same thief he refused to stop. Peter learns a hard lesson: "with great power comes great responsibility." After this, Spider-Man becomes a hero who fights crime.
After his uncle's death, Peter and his aunt need money. He gets a job as a photographer at the Daily Bugle. He sells photos to J. Jonah Jameson. Mr. Jameson seems jealous of Spider-Man and makes him look bad in the newspaper. Peter finds it hard to balance his normal life and his superhero adventures.
He later graduates from high school and goes to Empire State University. There, he meets his best friend Harry Osborn and his girlfriend Gwen Stacy. Peter also finds out that Harry's father is the Green Goblin, one of Spider-Man's biggest enemies.
Over time, Spider-Man makes many friends in the superhero world. These friends often help him when he faces problems he cannot solve alone.
At one point, Peter gets a black suit. It turns out to be an alien creature called a symbiote. Peter realizes the symbiote is dangerous and gets rid of it after a tough fight. Later, a clone of Peter named Ben Reilly becomes Spider-Man for a while. But then Ben Reilly is killed, and Peter learns he was the real Spider-Man all along.
Peter also gained some new spider-like abilities for a time. These included biological web-shooters and enhanced senses. He even joined the New Avengers. He revealed his secret identity to the world, which caused many problems. His Aunt May was even shot.
Because Aunt May almost died, his marriage to Mary Jane and his public unmasking were later undone. This happened because of a deal with a powerful being. This changed the timeline, bringing Harry Osborn back to life and restoring Spider-Man's original powers. After keeping his identity secret for months, he later revealed it again to the New Avengers and Fantastic Four.
Spider-Man in Popular Culture
Spider-Man is one of the most famous superheroes ever. He is often seen as Marvel Comics' main character. His quote, "With great power comes great responsibility," is very well known.
He has appeared in many other types of media. These include television shows and video games. He is also very popular in movies. This includes Sam Raimi's film series: Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, and Spider-Man 3. The The Amazing Spider-Man movies are also very popular.
Spider-Man on Television
Spider-Man has been on television many times. He has appeared in both live-action and animated shows.
In animated shows, he was in a 1967 series named after him. He also appeared in "Spidey Super Stories" on The Electric Company. He was a guest star in a Spider-Woman animated series. There was also a 1981 animated series and Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends. In 1994, another series about him was made, with a spin-off called Spider-Man Unlimited. After the Sam Raimi movies, there was an MTV animated series called Spider-Man: The New Animated Series. In 2008, The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series began. He is also expected to appear in The Super Hero Squad Show.
In live-action, there was Amazing Spider-Man. There was also a special series of Spider-Man in Japan.
Main Characters and Villains
Here are some of the important characters in the Spider-Man stories:
- Aunt May
- Uncle Ben
- Mary Jane Watson
- J. Jonah Jameson
- Robbie Robertson
- John Jameson
- Liz Allan
- Black Cat
- Flash Thompson
- Betty Brant
- Harry Osborn
- Ned Leeds
- Gwen Stacy
- George Stacy
- Ben Urich
- Ben Reilly
- Madam Web
Here are some of the villains Spider-Man fights:
- Venom
- Sandman
- Kingpin
- Green Goblin
- Hobgoblin
- Dr. Octopus
- The Lizard
- Electro
- Carnage
- Mysterio
- Vulture
- Chameleon
- Rhino
- Shocker
- Kraven The Hunter
- Mr. Negative
- Tombstone
- Alistair Smythe
- Hydro-Man
Images for kids
-
Richard Wentworth, also known as the Spider. Stan Lee said this character's name inspired him to create Spider-Man.
-
Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962) was the first comic to feature Spider-Man. Its success led to the launch of The Amazing Spider-Man comic book.
-
The Amazing Spider-Man #252 (May 1984): This issue showed Spider-Man's black costume for the first time. The suit was later revealed to be an alien symbiote and led to the creation of the villain Venom.
-
Spider-Man has many connected characters. This cover art for The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 3) #1 shows the heads of various Spider-Man enemies behind Spider-Man.
-
This graph shows Spider-Man as the top superhero in merchandise sales worldwide in 2016.
-
U.S. President Barack Obama pretending to be caught in a web by a boy dressed as Spider-Man inside the White House.
See also
In Spanish: Spider-Man para niños
