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'''Spider-Man''' is a [[Marvel Comics]] [[conservative]] [[superhero]], created by [[Stan Lee]] and Steve Ditko in 1962. The Spider-Man comics were considered groundbreaking from their inception in that the hero's alter-ego, the shy and conservative Peter Parker, often faced personal struggles more closely associated with everyday life than usual superhero fare. Notably, Parker has held a wide variety of jobs, depending on his status at the time, ranging from photographer to dishwasher to high-school science teacher. He is also notably not humorless, unlike many superheroes such as [[Batman]]—some fans have called his ability to enrage enemies through endless taunting his "extra superpower".

'''Spider-Man''' is a [[conservative]] [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[superhero]], created by [[Stan Lee]] and Steve Ditko in 1962. The Spider-Man comics were considered groundbreaking from their inception in that the hero's alter-ego, the shy and conservative Peter Parker, often faced personal struggles more closely associated with everyday life than usual superhero fare. Notably, Parker has held a wide variety of jobs, depending on his status at the time, ranging from photographer to dishwasher to high-school science teacher. He is also notably not humorless, unlike many superheroes such as [[Batman]]—some fans have called his ability to enrage enemies through endless taunting his "extra superpower".

Peter Parker was a physically unimposing youth deeply interested in science who was bitten by a radioactive spider. This being the 1960s, radiation worked differently than it does today, and the bite imbued him with "spider-powers"—the proportional strength, agility, and endurance of a spider; the ability to stick to walls, ceilings, and other surfaces; and a "spider-sense", what seemed like limited ESP, allowing him to sense incoming danger a moment before it would become unavoidable. He also designed devices called "web-shooters" that shot a chemical concotion of his own devising, which acted as webs, allowing him to net criminals with a flick of his wrist.

Peter Parker was a physically unimposing youth deeply interested in science who was bitten by a radioactive spider. This being the 1960s, radiation worked differently than it does today, and the bite imbued him with "spider-powers"—the proportional strength, agility, and endurance of a spider; the ability to stick to walls, ceilings, and other surfaces; and a "spider-sense", what seemed like limited ESP, allowing him to sense incoming danger a moment before it would become unavoidable. He also designed devices called "web-shooters" that shot a chemical concotion of his own devising, which acted as webs, allowing him to net criminals with a flick of his wrist.

Spider-Man is, along with [[Batman]] and [[Superman]], one of the most famous and widely recognized characters of the superhero genre. 2002 saw the release of a major [[Hollywood]] film based on the character, directed by [[Sam Raimi]] and starring [[Tobey Maguire]]. The film was a financial success, and two sequels followed, also directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire as the titular character. A [[Broadway]] [[musical theater]] production with music by [[U2]] is in the works, but has suffered many setbacks related to actor injuries and going over-budget.  In 2012, a reboot, ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', was released.  The film was directed by Marc Webb and starred Andrew Garfield in the title role.  The film was a success, and led to a sequel, ''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'', released in 2014.  The sequel fared well at the box office, but was met with a mixed reaction critically.  In 2015, it was announced that Marvel and Sony had reached an agreement that would allow Spider-Man to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  It was also confirmed that Andrew Garfield would not continue as Spider-Man.  On June 23, 2015, actor Tom Holland was announced as the new Spider-Man,  first appearing in ''Captain America: Civil War'', in 2016.  The first MCU solo film, ''Spider-Man: Homecoming'', was released on July 7, 2017.  This version of Spider-Man also appeared in ''Avengers: Infinity War'' and ''Avengers: Endgame'' in 2018 and 2019, respectively.  The second solo film, ''Spider-Man: Far From Home'', was released on July 2, 2019.

Spider-Man is, along with [[Batman]] and [[Superman]], one of the most famous and widely recognized characters of the superhero genre.  

A third film, ''Spider-Man: No Way Home'', was released on December 17, 2021. This film brings together characters from different Spider-Man films together in a multiverse story, including Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield from the last film series.

Unlike many superheroes, Spider-Man is fully religious, a [[Christian]], known to pray during moments of great emotion—whether in desperation during a pitched battle or in quiet gratitude while lying in bed watching his wife sleep. His Aunt May is also shown praying the [[Our Father]] in the original ''Spider-Man'' (2002) film.

Unlike many superheroes, Spider-Man is fully religious, a [[Christian]] [[Protestant]], known to pray during moments of great emotion—whether in desperation during a pitched battle or in quiet gratitude while lying in bed watching his wife sleep.

In 2012, a reboot, ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', was released.  The film was directed by Marc Webb and starred Andrew Garfield in the title role.  The film was a success, and led to a sequel, ''The Amazing Spider-Man 2'', released in 2014.  The sequel fared well at the box office, but was met with a mixed reaction critically. In 2015, it was announced that Marvel and Sony had reached an agreement that would allow Spider-Man to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  It was also confirmed that Andrew Garfield would not continue as Spider-Man. 

 

On June 23, 2015, actor Tom Holland was announced as the new Spider-Man,  first appearing in ''Captain America: Civil War'' (2016).  The first MCU solo film, ''Spider-Man: Homecoming'', was released on July 7, 2017.  This version of Spider-Man also appeared in ''Avengers: Infinity War'' (2018) and ''Avengers: Endgame'' (2019), respectively. 

 

 

A third film, ''Spider-Man: No Way Home'', was released on December 17, 2021.  This film brings together characters from all Spider-Man films together in a multiverse story, including Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's Spider-Men, from their own film series.

==Major Villains ==

==Major Villains ==

Spider-Man has a classic array of villans that many people love as much as the hero himself.  

Spider-Man has a classic array of villans that many people love as much as the hero himself.