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| − | Spider-man is a Marvel Comics [[superhero]] created by Stan Lee in 1962. The Spider-Man comics were considered groundbreaking from their inception in that the hero's alter-ego, Peter Parker, often faced personal struggles more closely associated with everyday life than usual superhero fare. | + | '''Spider-man''' is a [[Marvel Comics]] [[superhero]] created by [[Stan Lee]] in 1962. The Spider-Man comics were considered groundbreaking from their inception in that the hero's alter-ego, Peter Parker, often faced personal struggles more closely associated with everyday life than usual superhero fare. |
| − | 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. | + | 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. |
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Revision as of 03:44, June 10, 2008
Spider-man is a Marvel Comics superhero created by Stan Lee in 1962. The Spider-Man comics were considered groundbreaking from their inception in that the hero's alter-ego, Peter Parker, often faced personal struggles more closely associated with everyday life than usual superhero fare.
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.