Peter Benjamin Parker Comicdom's Spectacular, Sensational, Amazing Spider-Man
Character Created by: Stan Lee and Steve Ditko
Notable Appearances: Numerous Comic Books, Novels, Movies, TV Series, Coloring Books, Records, and Children's Books
Job Title : Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man; Webslinger; Costumed Superhero Status: Married Affiliations: Daily Bugle, New Fantastic Four, Avengers, Secret Avengers, New Avengers Specialty: Applied Science, Chemistry, and Physics; Crimebusting
Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man
Character Appearances :
..Spider-Man first appeared in a comic book entitled Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962), co-created by Stan Lee (script, editing) and Steve Ditko (art, plotting)
..over the years, Spider-Man has continually starred and co-starred in at least 20 comic book publications such as The Amazing Spider-Man, The Spectacular Spider-Man, The Sensational Spider-Man, and Ultimate Spider-Man
..over the years, Spider-Man has starred in numerous animated features starting with the 1967 TV series "Spider-Man", to the latest 2008 incarnation "The Spectular Spider-Man"
..over the years, Spider-Man has starred in live-action film productions for television and cinema, starting with the 1977 TV series "The Amazing Spider-Man" which starred Nicholas Hammond, to the latest trilogy of films "Spider-Man" (2002), "Spider-Man 2" (2004), and "Spider-Man 3" (2007), directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire. The 3 films had a total production budget of US $ 597 Million and earned a combined Box office revenue of of US $ 2.496 Billion
..over the years, Spider-Man has appeared in numerous video games for arcade, console systems, personal computers.
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..Spider-Man has also appeared in various pen-and-paper role-playing games, trading cards, coloring books, children's books, and has even figured in Theme Park rides such as in Universal's Islands of Adventure "The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man"
The Future :
..The character of Peter Parker and Spider-Man continue to enjoy great commercial success and a solid fanbase from comic book readers to film afficionados, and continues to be among the most valuable property of Marvel Comics. Spider-Man continues to enjoy no less than 5 separate comic book series being published concurrently. Meanwhile, Director Sam Raimi has revealed in March 2009 that film #4 in the popular movie franchise is in development and planned for a year 2011 release.
..A spin-off feature film in which figures Venom, a prominent anti-hero in the Spider-Man universe, and who figured as a major villain in Spider-Man 3 (2007), is said to be in development.
Some über-neat stuff Spidey would most likely have:
Spider-Man Movie Trilogy
on Blu-ray DVDs
Spider-Man: The High Definition Trilogy [Blu-ray]
This is the deluxe set of High Definition Blu-ray DVDs of the Spider-Man movies. Features 4 discs of webslinging supervillain-stomping action. This makes a magnificent addition to any movie enthusiast's library.
Starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, directed by Sam Raimi. The 3 movies were produced on a total budget of US$ 597 million and grossed $ 2.5 billion box office worldwide.
Spectacular Spider-Man: Complete First Season (2-Disc DVD Set)
This adventure finds our hero tackling more Super Villains both old and new, including Chameleon, Venom and the Sinister Six: Electro, Doctor Octopus, Vulture, Sandman, Rhino and Shocker. While these criminals are almost more than Spidey can handle, his real struggle becomes an internal one. The stress is enough to drive a high school Super Hero over the edge, but making mistakes and learning lessons is all in a days work for the Spectacular Spider-Man!
The Spider-Man Collection (1994)
(Special 3-Disc Collector's Set)
This disc set contains "The Ultimate Villain Showdown", "Daredevil vs. Spider-Man", and "The Return of the Green Goblin". The three discs comprise the entire story titled "The Sins of the Father" save for chapter 1 and ends on chapter 1 of "Partners in Danger." Each contains four 20 minute episodes and lots of extras including comments from creator Stan Lee himself.
Spider-Man: The Venom Saga DVD (Animated Series) (1994)
The Spider-Man legend continues with an epic battle against one of Spidey's greatest foes. When an alien element falls into the wrong hands, a lethal new criminal is unleashed. Experience all the high-flying animated action and spine-tingling excitement of this spectacular clash in SPIDER-MAN: THE VENOM SAGA. After rescuing the pilot of a space shuttle carrying two strange meteors, Spider-Man notices a black stain on his costume and a disturbing change in his behavior...
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Villain Showdown DVD (1994 Animated Series)
Swing into action with America's most amazing superhero as Spider-Man faces off against arch-rival The Green Goblin and a host of his most evil foes in "The Ultimate Villain Showdown." Bitten by a radioactive spider while on a high school field trip, young Peter Parker is transformed into a human web-slinger with incredible spider strength. Now, for the first time on DVD, you can discover how the Spider-Man legend began and watch as he learns the dark origins of The Green Goblin and wages spectacular battles with supervillains Dr. Octopus and Kingpin. You'll get caught in a web of excitement with this thrilling animated adventure. <click to see more>
Spider-Man Movie Trilogy DVD Set
Spider-Man: The Motion Picture DVD Trilogy (5-disc Set)(Widescreen)
This is the deluxe set of DVDs of the Spider-Man movies. Features 5 discs of webslinging supervillain-stomping action on widescreen presentation. This makes a magnificent addition to any movie enthusiast's library. Starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, directed by Sam Raimi. The 3 movies were produced on a total budget of US$ 597 million and grossed $ 2.5 billion box office worldwide.
13 episodes of
webslinging superhero action in CGI-Render/Animation blend
Spider-Man - The New Animated Series (2003)(Special Edition)(2 Discs)
In this year 2003 animated incarnation of everybody's favorite smart-mouthed webslinging hero, multi-talented performer Neil Patrick Harris (Doogie Howser, Starship Troopers), television star Ian Ziering ("Beverly Hills 90210"), and singer-songwriter Lisa Loeb ("Cake and Pie"), lend their vocal talents to this thrilling, computer-animated version of the comic book classic and mega-hit feature film, Spider-Man. Highly praised, this series was among the first to feature a blend of CGI-rendering and traditional animation methods. <click to see more>
From the memorable
1994 Animated Series
Spider-Man: Return of the Green Goblin DVD (Animated Series) (1994)
It's double the action and double the Goblins as Spider-Man is unmasked and tangled in a web of treachery in Spider-Man: The Return Of The Green Goblin. The Webslinger faces the ultimate challenge when his arch-nemesis discovers his identity and kidnaps his one true love, Mary Jane Watson. The stakes have never been higher as the dreaded Green Goblin tries to take control of the city and bring Spider-Man to his knees. The action gets even hotter when Kingpin and the Hobgoblin join forces in an all-out war with America's greatest crime fighter. It's a world of high-flying excitement you won't want to miss. <click to see more>
From the memorable
1994 Animated Series
Spider-Man vs. Doc Octopus DVD (Animated Series) (1994)
Get ready for more spine-tingling excitement as America's favorite Super Hero battles Doctor Octopus and a host of his most famous foes in these thrilling animated adventures. Doctor Octavius was a brilliant scientist working on a revolutionary new invention until a laboratory accident fused a set of mechanical arms to his body and turned him into the dreaded supervillain Doctor Octopus. Now Doc Ock seeks his revenge on those who did him wrong, and there are only two men who can put an end to his plan of destruction -- Spider-Man or his secret alter-ego, Peter Parker! <click to see more>
From the memorable
1994 Animated Series
Spider-Man: Daredevil vs. Spider-Man DVD (Animated Series) (1994)
Two legendary superheroes collide as Daredevil faces Spider-Man in an all-out fight for justice. Dwelling in a world of eternal darkness, Attorney Matt Murdock defends Peter Parker by day, but at night he takes to the streets, battling anyone in his path as he searches for truth ... and revenge. Discover the origin of Daredevil, "The Man Without Fear," and witness the thrills as he and the Webslinger ultimately team up to take down their supreme nemesis, The Kingpin. It's an animated, epic clash you'll want to experience over and over again! <click to see more>
Get to know the man behind the mask
Peter Parker Spider-Man Vol. 1:
A Day in the Life (Paperback)
By Paul Jenkins, Mark Buckingham (Authors)
The human side of everyone`s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man takes center stage in this collection by hot talents Paul Jenkins and Mark Buckingham. After coming to grips with the second greatest personal tragedy in his young life, Peter Parker reexamines his life and role as Spider-Man. His friendship with fellow super hero the Human Torch is explored, and Spidey`s alter ego, Peter Parker, takes a stab at stand-up comedy. In addition, the wallcrawler must face down the sinister Sandman, but not with his fists, rather, he must face the hard reality that he may be responsible for his enemy`s fatally degenerative condition. <click to see more>
Get to know the man behind the mask
Peter Parker Spider-Man Vol. 2:
One Small Break (Paperback) By Paul Jenkins, Mark Buckingham (Authors)
This is a trade paperback collection which brings together issues #27-28, and #30-34 of the second volume of the second Spider-Man comic book (which was replaced by "The Spectacular Spider-Man" a couple of years ago). These stories were written by Paul Jenkins, penciled by Mark Buckingham, and inked by Dan Green (Rodney Ramos) and Wayne Faucher.
Peter Parker Spider-Man Vol. 3:
Return of the Goblin (Paperback) By Paul Jenkins, Humberto Ramos (Authors)
This is a collection of #44-47 from the "Peter Parker: Spider-Man" series of comic books published in 2003. The story follows the epic story of the Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin rivalry that was at the core of the success of the 2002 Spider-Man film.
Spider-Man: The 1967 DVD Collection (6-Volume Animated Set)
Here they are -- all 52 episodes of Spider-Man's original 1967 classic television series, now completely restored in full color and bursting with spectacular Spidey action! Experience every amazing moment of Spider-Man's first appearance on TV in the animated series that electrified Saturday morning audiences from 1967-1970. Featuring the Web-Slinger's greatest foes, including Dr. Octopus, The Green Goblin, Mysterio, The Rhino, Dr. Magneto, and so many more.
This is the deluxe set of High Definition Blu-ray DVDs of the Spider-Man movies. Features 4 discs of webslinging supervillain-stomping action. This makes a magnificent addition to any movie enthusiast's library.
Starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, directed by Sam Raimi. The 3 movies were produced on a total budget of US$ 597 million and grossed $ 2.5 billion box office worldwide.
This is the deluxe set of High Definition Blu-ray DVDs of the Spider-Man movies. Features 4 discs of webslinging supervillain-stomping action. This makes a magnificent addition to any movie enthusiast's library.
Starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, directed by Sam Raimi. The 3 movies were produced on a total budget of US$ 597 million and grossed $ 2.5 billion box office worldwide.
This is the deluxe set of High Definition Blu-ray DVDs of the Spider-Man movies. Features 4 discs of webslinging supervillain-stomping action. This makes a magnificent addition to any movie enthusiast's library.
Starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, directed by Sam Raimi. The 3 movies were produced on a total budget of US$ 597 million and grossed $ 2.5 billion box office worldwide.
This is the deluxe set of High Definition Blu-ray DVDs of the Spider-Man movies. Features 4 discs of webslinging supervillain-stomping action. This makes a magnificent addition to any movie enthusiast's library.
Starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, directed by Sam Raimi. The 3 movies were produced on a total budget of US$ 597 million and grossed $ 2.5 billion box office worldwide.
This is the deluxe set of High Definition Blu-ray DVDs of the Spider-Man movies. Features 4 discs of webslinging supervillain-stomping action. This makes a magnificent addition to any movie enthusiast's library.
Starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, directed by Sam Raimi. The 3 movies were produced on a total budget of US$ 597 million and grossed $ 2.5 billion box office worldwide.
This is the deluxe set of High Definition Blu-ray DVDs of the Spider-Man movies. Features 4 discs of webslinging supervillain-stomping action. This makes a magnificent addition to any movie enthusiast's library.
Starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, directed by Sam Raimi. The 3 movies were produced on a total budget of US$ 597 million and grossed $ 2.5 billion box office worldwide.
This is the deluxe set of High Definition Blu-ray DVDs of the Spider-Man movies. Features 4 discs of webslinging supervillain-stomping action. This makes a magnificent addition to any movie enthusiast's library.
Starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, directed by Sam Raimi. The 3 movies were produced on a total budget of US$ 597 million and grossed $ 2.5 billion box office worldwide.
This is the deluxe set of High Definition Blu-ray DVDs of the Spider-Man movies. Features 4 discs of webslinging supervillain-stomping action. This makes a magnificent addition to any movie enthusiast's library.
Starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, directed by Sam Raimi. The 3 movies were produced on a total budget of US$ 597 million and grossed $ 2.5 billion box office worldwide.
This is the deluxe set of High Definition Blu-ray DVDs of the Spider-Man movies. Features 4 discs of webslinging supervillain-stomping action. This makes a magnificent addition to any movie enthusiast's library.
Starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, directed by Sam Raimi. The 3 movies were produced on a total budget of US$ 597 million and grossed $ 2.5 billion box office worldwide.
This is the deluxe set of High Definition Blu-ray DVDs of the Spider-Man movies. Features 4 discs of webslinging supervillain-stomping action. This makes a magnificent addition to any movie enthusiast's library.
Starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, directed by Sam Raimi. The 3 movies were produced on a total budget of US$ 597 million and grossed $ 2.5 billion box office worldwide.
This is the deluxe set of High Definition Blu-ray DVDs of the Spider-Man movies. Features 4 discs of webslinging supervillain-stomping action. This makes a magnificent addition to any movie enthusiast's library.
Starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, directed by Sam Raimi. The 3 movies were produced on a total budget of US$ 597 million and grossed $ 2.5 billion box office worldwide.
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