Spider-Man, the alter ego of Peter Benjamin Parker, is
a Marvel Comics superhero created by Stan Lee and Steve
Ditko who first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962.
He has since become one of the world's most popular superheroes.
Spider-Man is the quintessential Marvel character--his
gift of superpowers does not solve his emotional and personal
problems; if anything, his powers seriously complicate
his career and personal relationships. Despite these complications,
Spider-Man continues to fight crime and help those in
need because he believes that "with great power comes
great responsibility", a sentiment that serves as
the theme of the Spider-Man story. The character expanded
the dramatic potential of the fantasy subgenre by proving
that a series with a strong focus on a more human character
and his personal struggles was a viable basis for a successful
series.
|
