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'''Spider-Man''' is one of [[Marvel comics]]' most successful [[superhero|superheroes]]; since his first appearance in Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962), he has proven to be an enduring figure, featured in comic books, animated cartoons, and three feature films. Bitten by a radioactive spider from which he obtained his powers, Spiderman has amazing abilities and can "do what ever a spider can". His powers include "web swinging" crawling up walls, strength, speed, "spider sense" and his web is as strong as steel.
'''Spider-Man''' is a fictional superhero in the [[Marvel Universe]] whose superpowers include superhuman strength and speed, a "[[spider sense]]" that warns him of danger, and the abilities to cling to walls and ceilings and to shoot "spider webs" from his hands. Spider-Man's secret identity is Peter Benjamin Parker.


'''Villains'''
Since his first appearance in Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962), Spider-Man has become one of the most popular, well-recognized, enduring, and commercially successful [[superhero]]es, and has been featured in numerous [[comic book]]s, animated and live-action TV shows, and three feature films.


Of course, being a super-hero, one can only expect super-villains. Spiderman's enemies include the Green Goblin, Doc Ock, Venom, Sandman, Mysterio, Shocker and Vulture. Being ''super'' villains, Spiderman obviously has trouble defeating them but always eventually suceeds.
==Fictional Biography==
Peter Parker was introduced as a teenage science genius from New York City. At a science demonstration, he is bitten by a radioactive spider, which gives him a number of superpowers. In addition, Parker uses his scientific and technical knowledge to design equipment to supplement his superpowers.
 
While at first he attempts to use his powers to gain fame as a TV star, he changes his goals after he fails to stop a thief who weeks later kills his Uncle Ben. Uncle Ben's murder brings Parker to use his identity as Spider-Man to fight crime as a vigilante superhero. At the same time, Parker takes a job as a photographer at the Daily Bugle selling photos to editor-in-chief J. Jonah Jameson, who uses these photographs and his control over the newspaper to vilify Spider-Man.
 
==Superpowers, equipment, and other abilities==
Spider-Man's superpowers are granted through a bite by a radioactive spider. In the original comics, Spider-Man has the ability to cling to walls and ceilings, superhuman strength, speed, and agility, and a "spider-sense" that acts as a [[sixth sense]] by alerting him to danger.
 
 
'''Villains and Enemies'''
Spiderman's enemies include the Green Goblin, Doc Ock, Venom, Sandman, Mysterio, Shocker and Vulture. Being ''super'' villains, Spiderman obviously has trouble defeating them but always eventually suceeds.


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Spider-Man is a fictional superhero in the Marvel Universe whose superpowers include superhuman strength and speed, a "spider sense" that warns him of danger, and the abilities to cling to walls and ceilings and to shoot "spider webs" from his hands. Spider-Man's secret identity is Peter Benjamin Parker.

Since his first appearance in Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962), Spider-Man has become one of the most popular, well-recognized, enduring, and commercially successful superheroes, and has been featured in numerous comic books, animated and live-action TV shows, and three feature films.

Fictional Biography

Peter Parker was introduced as a teenage science genius from New York City. At a science demonstration, he is bitten by a radioactive spider, which gives him a number of superpowers. In addition, Parker uses his scientific and technical knowledge to design equipment to supplement his superpowers.

While at first he attempts to use his powers to gain fame as a TV star, he changes his goals after he fails to stop a thief who weeks later kills his Uncle Ben. Uncle Ben's murder brings Parker to use his identity as Spider-Man to fight crime as a vigilante superhero. At the same time, Parker takes a job as a photographer at the Daily Bugle selling photos to editor-in-chief J. Jonah Jameson, who uses these photographs and his control over the newspaper to vilify Spider-Man.

Superpowers, equipment, and other abilities

Spider-Man's superpowers are granted through a bite by a radioactive spider. In the original comics, Spider-Man has the ability to cling to walls and ceilings, superhuman strength, speed, and agility, and a "spider-sense" that acts as a sixth sense by alerting him to danger.


Villains and Enemies Spiderman's enemies include the Green Goblin, Doc Ock, Venom, Sandman, Mysterio, Shocker and Vulture. Being super villains, Spiderman obviously has trouble defeating them but always eventually suceeds.