Spider-Man

Spider-Man

Spider-Man is one of Marvel's most iconic superheroes, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Peter Parker, a teenager bitten by a radioactive spider, gains spider-like abilities and learns that 'with great power comes great responsibility.' The character has become a cultural phenomenon across comics, films, games, and media.

Category
Movie
Release Year
1962
Origin
USA
Tags
superhero
marvel
comics
action
adventure
coming of age
responsibility

Detailed Overview Information

Basic Information

Full Name
Spider-Man
Aliases
Not specified
Type
movie
Release Year
1962
Status
Active franchise
Origin
United States
Region
Not specified

Creation Information

Creator
Not specified
Publisher
Marvel Comics
Original Work
movie
Genre
superhero, marvel, comics, action, adventure, coming of age, responsibility

Content Information

Synopsis
Spider-Man is one of Marvel's most iconic superheroes, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Peter Parker, a teenager bitten by a radioactive spider, gains spider-like abilities and learns that 'with great power comes great responsibility.' The character has become a cultural phenomenon across comics, films, games, and media.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
superhero, marvel, comics, action, adventure, coming of age, responsibility
Target Audience
Not specified

Media Forms

Original Medium
Comic Books
Adaptations
Films, TV shows, Video games, Broadway musical, Novels
Merchandise
Action figures, Clothing, Collectibles, Home goods, Educational materials
Cross Media
Theme park attractions, Live shows, Mobile apps

Commercial Information

Comic Sales
Billions in comic sales worldwide
Film Box Office
$8+ billion across all films
Merchandise Revenue
$13+ billion annually
Games Sales
100+ million copies sold
Total Revenue
$20+ billion franchise value
Awards
Multiple Eisner Awards, Saturn Awards, Teen Choice Awards
Critical Reception
Generally excellent across media
Audience Reception
Beloved worldwide, multi-generational appeal

Fan Culture

Fanbase Size
Massive global fanbase
Demographics
All ages, particularly strong with teens and young adults
Community Platforms
Reddit, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Discord
Fan Creations
Fan art, Cosplay, Fan fiction, Web comics, Memes
Conventions
Comic-Con, Marvel events, Superhero conventions
Fandom Characteristics
Passionate, Creative, Diverse, Multi-generational, Inclusive

Historical Development

Creation Background
Stan Lee wanted to create a teenage superhero who wasn't a sidekick
Major Milestones
1962: First appearance in Amazing Fantasy #15, 1963: The Amazing Spider-Man #1 launches, 1973: The Night Gwen Stacy Died - major story impact, 2002: First Tobey Maguire film launches modern superhero cinema, 2008: Marvel Cinematic Universe begins, 2018: Spider-Verse film wins Academy Award
Cultural Impact
Redefined superhero genre, influenced pop culture globally
Legacy
One of the most recognizable fictional characters worldwide