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Spider-Man is the Marvel hero most closely identified with Peter Parker, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in 1962. His wall-crawling powers, web-slinging, personal responsibility and New York setting have supported several separate film continuities, including the Raimi films, The Amazing Spider-Man series and the MCU incarnation.
Start with the essential comics, follow the character through the movie library, then continue into related stories and live shop inventory.
Teenager Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider and develops extraordinary strength, agility and the ability to cling to walls. Initially using his powers for personal gain, Peter fails to stop a criminal who later kills his beloved Uncle Ben. The loss teaches him that power brings responsibility, shaping his decision to protect others as Spider-Man.
Important comic-book milestones for the character and why each issue or story matters.
Major key · 1962Amazing Fantasy #15Major key — first appearance and origin of Peter Parker/Spider-Man.Read collector guide →
Major key · 1963Amazing Spider-Man #1Major key — launch of Spider-Man's first ongoing series.Read collector guide →
Major key · 1965Amazing Spider-Man #31Major key — first appearances of Gwen Stacy and Harry Osborn.Read collector guide →
Major key · 1973Amazing Spider-Man #121Major key — death of Gwen Stacy, a landmark Spider-Man story.Read collector guide →
Major key · 1984Secret Wars #8Major key — origin of Spider-Man's alien symbiote costume.Read collector guide →Additional source-material touchpoints from the movie guides below. Essential character keys already shown above are not repeated here.
Peter Parker gains spider-powers, faces the Green Goblin and learns the cost of responsibility. The film uses the comics chiefly as a foundation for its screen version of…
Peter’s powers falter as Doctor Octopus’s fusion experiment threatens New York. Its comic connection is a synthesis: familiar characters and ideas are combined into a new cinematic story.
Peter’s alien suit amplifies his anger while Sandman and Venom threaten his life. Its closest comic relationship is sandman and symbiote arcs combined, with the feature reshaping that…
Peter investigates his parents’ disappearance, gains powers and battles the Lizard. The film uses the comics chiefly as a foundation for its screen version of the character and…
Peter faces Electro, Harry Osborn and the consequences of the promise he made to Gwen’s father. Its comic connection is a synthesis: familiar characters and ideas are combined…
The Avengers split over government oversight and Bucky’s alleged crimes. Its closest comic relationship is loose civil war adaptation plus winter soldier, with the feature reshaping that material…
Teenage Peter balances school and heroism while pursuing the Vulture’s weapons ring. Its comic connection is a synthesis: familiar characters and ideas are combined into a new cinematic…
Thanos hunts the Infinity Stones while divided heroes try to stop universal annihilation. Its comic connection is a synthesis: familiar characters and ideas are combined into a new…
Peter’s European trip is hijacked by Mysterio and elemental threats after Tony Stark’s death. Its comic connection is a synthesis: familiar characters and ideas are combined into a…
A failed spell exposes Peter’s identity crisis to villains and heroes from other universes. Its comic connection is a synthesis: familiar characters and ideas are combined into a…
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