Spider-Man is 60 Years Old and Marvel's Best Hero for a Reason

The introduction of the superhero was based on the fact that he was a teenager who wasn't the sidekick of an established hero. While that sounds like a small change in the grand scheme of things, it meant that PeterParker had to learn the ropes of heroism without an older man looking to him. Learning the hard way that great power must also come great responsibility, and the feelings of loneliness and inadequacy that come with being a teenage superhero, has made him one of the publisher's most relatable characters. He has a connection with a younger audience that has allowed him to thrive and secure his own fans.

Spider-Man has been through a lot, both in and out of comic books, and had multiple versions for fans to get attached to. Since 1967, Spidey's have had multiple cartoons, all of them distinct in their own way. For a lot of us, the first Spider-Man show we ever watched was Fox Kids' 1994 series, which featured a cute version of the character's theme song and a lot of melodrama. He hasn't had a proper cartoon of his own in a while, but that will change with Freshman Year in 2024.

If someone hadn't seen Spider-Man on TV, they definitely saw it on film. The character has been a hit at the box office, particularly as it pertains to Tom Holland playing it in the cinematic universe. Without Sam Raimi, it wouldn't be here. Spider-Man: No Way Home, a sequel to the 2000s trilogy starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, will be released in 2021. The future of Spider-Man is exciting because it shows that the wallcrawler has a lot of gas left in the tank if he gets out.

Video games are also included. Spider-Man has always been fun to play in video games. Whether it's fighting games, action-RPGs, or sandboxes, it's fun to do whatever a spider can to beat the tar out of bad guys The high point of Spider-Man as a game property comes from Insomniac Games, who have an interesting challenge ahead of them by bringing in two experienced Spider-men to save New York.

Spider-Man, happy birthday! We want to know what your favorite version of the character is.

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