Description
Peter Parker, also known as Spider-Man, is a superhero from Marvel Comics. He was a shy teenager who got bitten by a radioactive spider at a science fair and gained abilities similar to a spider, such as enhanced strength, speed, reflexes and wall-crawling. He learned to use his powers for good after his uncle Ben was murdered by a criminal that he ignored. He became a vigilante and an ally of the Avengers, while also dealing with his personal life as a student, photographer and friend. He has encountered many foes, such as Electro, Sandman, Lizard and Mysterio, as well as friends, such as Captain America, Daredevil and Nick Fury.
Some curiosities about Peter Parker are:
- He was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in 1962 as a way to appeal to teenage readers.
- He is one of the most famous and beloved superheroes in the world, with many adaptations in movies, cartoons, video games and merchandise.
- He is known for his sarcastic remarks and jokes during his fights, as well as his remorse and responsibility for his actions and failures.
- He has dated several women, such as Debra Whitman, Carlie Cooper, Anna Maria Marconi and Michelle Jones.
- He has invented several gadgets and devices to help him in his missions, such as web-shooters, spider-tracers, spider-signal and spider-armor.
- He has experienced several changes and transformations in his history, such as joining the New Avengers, becoming a fugitive, losing his organic webbing and gaining spider-stingers.
- He has trained several young heroes, such as Anya Corazon, Spider-Girl, Spider-Man Noir and Spider-Ham.
- He has visited different dimensions and realities, such as the Spider-Verse, where he met alternate versions of himself.