Why SPIDER-MAN Works | The BEST Marvel Character 

He’s always been my favorite. He’s fundamentally good, but unlike Steve Rogers he questions himself, he struggles to be good-he’s not just assumed to be right.

1) He has relatable problems. 2) His powers and morals allow him to stop crime without hurting the criminals. 3) Only Batman has a rogues gallery as big as his.

Peter Parker is punished when he does the right thing but he still chooses whats right because it is the right thing to do. That's what makes him a hero.

Peter Parker is not only one of the greatest superhero’s of all time, but one of (if not the) single greatest character of all time.

Spidey is heroic, and relatable. That's why I've been a fan for years.

Superman = Icon of Superheroes Batman = Icon of Dc Spiderman = Icon of Marvel

In a world of Peter Pans, be a Peter Parker Loved the video.

"But Spider-Man can't even benchpress a planet or warp reality!" No. No he can't. And yet, you'll always see him on the front line of people taking on cosmic threats and malevolent gods. The same way you'll see him on the front lines of saving people from bank robbers or fulfilling Make-a-Wish Foundation requests. Don't get me wrong, he's not perfect. But, and listen up, writers, he's not a whipping boy, either! He's not a man-baby who cries about how life is too hard when he's the one sabotaging his one life. _He's Spider-Man, and with great power comes great responsibility isn't a ball-and-chain around his neck!_

Hearing you talk about Green Goblin possibly being Peter's wakeup call in the MCU was literally spot on to what No Way Home was.

“What I can’t fathom that Marvel hasn’t used Norman Osborn yet.” Laughs in post No Way Home

He's been my favorite character since my childhood and he'll always will be till the end of time. He's Marvel's Mickey Mouse.

Peter's struggle being smart in poor is why he was relatable. While he's larger than life, his problems are grounded in reality. His imperfections are the reasons why he is a great character. He deals with them realistically and that inspires me.

"It's a leap of faith. That's all it is, Miles. A leap of faith." - Peter B. Parker (Jake Johnson), Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

The GOAT of Marvel,60 years later there isn’t a single Comicbook character on his level.

Answer to the title: *You can relate to him.*

Spider-Man is different from other superheroes and that what makes unique and different. And why I love Spider-Man and that he's the best Superhero in the world.

Raimi Trilogy, Spectaculer Spider-Man, & The Insomniac Spider-Man are my favorite versions of Spider-Man because it's the story not only about Spider-Man but the man behind the mask Peter Parker who have to deal with his double life as Spider-Man & his normal life

Peter Parker has always been one of my absolute favorite characters in anything, not just in comics.

I literally just bought the Spectacular Spider-Man on blu-ray over a week ago and binged it and it completely reinvigorated my love of Spider-Man as it reminded me why Spider-Man is just such a goddamn good character.

I always debate with myself who is the best Superhero of all time, between Batman and Spiderman. Both are polar opposites in many ways - Batman is rich, Spidey is poor, Batman is human, Spidey has powers, Batman is detached and broody, whereas Spidey is bright, quippy and relatable. But there's something, they both share in common (apart from being geniuses and having the two best rogues galleries in comics) - is that they bare the weight of the world, despite all the personal sacrifices, pain and tragedy it brings them. Batman is a cold, aloof prick to almost everyone around him, but that's because deep down he cares so much, he feels he has to suffer the pains of the world so that no one else has to. He is so utterly obsessed with his crusade, that he ends up pushing those closest to him away, and his relationships with women almost always end in failure. He is doomed to end up alone, because that is the life fate has chosen him. Yes Bruce is one of the richest men in the world, and has been given a life infinitely more privileged than Peter, but his wealth is more of a necessity to do what no one else can. He is a man who has stared into the abyss itself, and he toes the line of that abyss every night he goes out, but he never lets it consume him. On the flip side, his villains are representations of what happens if you do let the abyss consume you. But Batman is close enough to see the pain and despair in all its ugliness, and despite all that he still strives to do good, and has an iron resolve to never get pushed over that line - despite the Joker's best efforts. Spiderman however is an everyman, who doesn't have Batman's unrelatable status as a Billionaire. Nope, Pete struggles to pay his rent, can't get a proper job, can't keep a girlfriend - everyday struggles we can all relate to. We all wish we had superpowers to change our life around, to do what is best for ourselves - and how many of us would actually use them for the good of others. Pete despite how crappy his personal life is, never once uses his powers selfishly. He continues to endure his sucky life, despite how easily he could turn it around, because he has the ability to do what others can't. He selflessly goes out and puts his life on the line to help every person or thing he can find, whether it be foiling a bank robbery, stopping a world ending alien invasion, or simple getting a cat out of a tree for an old lady. He doesn't detach himself, and see himself as some superior being, who others have to bow to. He acts like just another New Yorker you can hang out with. He can still crack a joke in the tensest of situations, something Batman can never do. He is the proof that absolute power doesn't have to corrupt absolutely. I love Batman, and the world of Gotham more than any other comic book universe. But Spidey as a character is my personal favourite - as the ultimate selfless dude, who despite his incredible powers and deeply tragic personal life, can still keep his head up, be a grounded person, and help thousands of people, and ask for nothing in return. He is the personification of a hero.

"Clark is the ideal of a superhero, but Peter is who you get when you grab Clark and put him into a situation where he faces our everyday problems and sturggles, and watch how it affects him, while he's still upholding that ideal." -Me, 2021 Edit: ehhhhhhhhhhh......yea let's not quote myself ever again....

i fell in love with spider-man. but i fell in LOVE with peter parker. he’s relatable, him being spider-man doesn’t positively affect peter parker. being spider-man makes life harder for peter. there’s consequences for peter when he’s spider-man. every positive for spider-man is a negative for peter parker. i will forever love peter parker and spider-man because of that.

Spiderman will ALWAYS be my favorite superhero of all time

To me, even more than Shazam or Nightwing, Spider-Man is the pinnacle of superheroes.

Spider-man is one of the greatest superheroes of all time. I always admired him and wanted to be like him as a kid. There is a lot of great qualities about this character, but the main reason why I love this character is because he finds a way to still be a good person even through his struggles in life. Another great video bro keep up the good work👍🏾

Peter Parker's story saved my life as a kid in ways that I can only attempt to describe. In a dysfunctional family after mom passed away, with no example to follow there he was. Showing me how difficult it is to make the right choice and shouldering the consequences along with it. How doing the right thing sometimes didn't feel like the right thing and yet was important to choose. He was the fictional big brother I never had, providing an example for me to follow. I get emotional talking about this because that's how much the character means to me. I thoroughly enjoyed this video and I would love to hear more about what you think of no way home it's already seen it. I feel that we finally have the Spider-Man that we were waiting for from Tom Holland. I wasn't sold on him right away because the MCU deviated from the origin a little. Peter never needed Tony Stark in the comics to be Spider-Man. If anything, falling in with Tony Stark was a mistake during the original Civil War storyline. But he's proven himself worthy of being in the avengers, as well as shouldering the burden of responsibility his great powers come with.If you haven't seen the film yet I will not spoil it for you but trust me when I say this is one for the fans both of the comic and of the movies.

The reason why Spider-Man works is because he's the first superhero whom everyone can truly relate to. The hero who starts out as nothing more than a teenager who's ignored by everyone around him, just like most kids everywhere. And then through a series of unfortunate events, he chooses to put on a mask and fight for what's right while learning what it means to be a hero along the way, just like how people learn how to be better as we grow up.

Just remember guys, if someone says to you that Spider-Man can't do what he's supposed to do just because "hE's A kId In A wOrLd FuLl Of EsTaBlIsHeD sUpErHeRoEs" then that person doesn't get Spider-Man AT ALL.

Also-I fully agree with the Osborn story idea. I’ve been waiting that exact story as I recognized it’s perfect slot in MCU Spidey’s story as well. You probably saw it years ago as I did. The other thing they should do is go more down the Spectacular Spider-Man and even Ultimate Spider-Man route and let Osborn be a manipulative mastermind over time, rather than turning him into a physical threat right away.

- He looks cool - He has cool powers and fighting techniques - He has great villains - He is relatable All in all one of the few super heroes where the alter ego is equally important as the hero

Spider-Man has ALWAYS been my favorite. He was it then, he is it to this day.

What I learned from Spidey is the sense of responsibility, kindness and justice and just doing any kind of kind work is what makes us what we are and what we are unleashing, a hero in all of us

Spider-Man is a more focussed version of what Captain Marvel (Shazam) was written to be Just like how the Raimi Trilogy is a more focussed version of the first three Christopher Reeve Superman films - first film is the origin story where the character learns of his responsibility - the second film is an extension of the first where the character has been given the choice to be normal and he does however must give up the thing they want the most - the third film the character fights their inner darkness to rise above (there’s a lot of rubbish in Superman 3 however the only good thing in that film is the junk yard fight)

What I also loved about Peter’s character is that he wasn’t a good kid in the original comics. Yes he loved uncle ben and aunt may but he hated the rest of the world. He was a bullied kid who wanted to be a bully. He wasn’t pure hearted or destined by ancient entities because he was pure, but because he was just a random kid who got randomly bitten by a spider. And you after getting the powers and after uncle ben passed, his slight anger is still there and he is still developing as a character. Spider-Man can really be anyone, even if it’s a troubled kid.

Thank god, someone finally appreciates peter like this. I mean, spiderman is the epitome of being a superhero. He's the best version of both batman and superman combined and nothing's greater than that combination. I hated it when people ignored him just based on those stupid mcu movies.

Spider-Man has the greatest origin story of any superhero.

Turns out Green Goblin WAS the wake up call that MCU Peter needed 💀

He's always been my hero, since my childhood. And he's more relatable than all other characters and he's complicated and struggles with choices like a real person. So, just saw No Way Home and it was perfect. I cried. A lot. ❤️😭

I've seen so many people of late trying to nitpick flaws in the character, that this video was honestly really refreshing to me. Spider-Man is my favourite hero, no doubt about it, he's simultaneously identifiable and inspirational in a way most Superheroes don't even approach. I feel like my life was very much changed by reading his comics, they got me through some pretty rough times over the years.

11:16 Aged like milk

Love that idea about Norman being introduced into the MCU to show Peter that he has to finally be a man of his own...

I like how his rogues gallery are adults but they chose the Peter Pan way and become a villain while Peter (a kid) became an adult and chose the heroic way

Peter is the everyman. Friendly neighborhood Spiderman, looking out for the little guy while being a little guy himself. His naïveté is endearing, his drive is admirable, his ideals are rock solid. He could be anyone underneath that full bodysuit. Not only physically, but as a person as well. Sure, he has powers, but the most important part of him, the Peter Parker side, is absolutely attainable.

Hes the goat him and batman are in their own tear of greatness

Spider-man is the marvel protagonist the same way Batman is the DC protagonist

I remember watching Spider-Man and I instantly fell in love with this character.

Spidey will always be relatable in any age. I mean as a child his costume his powers are what interests kids. Then as a teenager you relate to yourself more and more time progresses. As an adult you feel then nostalgic and happiness when you see the webslinger one more time on the big screen. After No Way Home i realized spidey is the ultimate hero. Despite all his powers and intellectual his crime fighting business will remain.

Watching this with teary eyes really cemented how much this character means to me

Seeing as I made a similar vides for superman and batman I thought it was spidey's turn, let me know why you guys love spidey so much, interested to see what you have too say EDIT: If you guys want to see/download the poster seen at 11:41 you can go to my deviant art and see it there 'SUPER-FRAME'

Spider-Man is the best and will always be my favorite: I do like other heroes, but if Spider-Man isn't in it I usually won't watch it. Spider-Man has taken a backseat in years, but Spider-Man is truthfully the most underrated character in Marvel.

Man, this video was a wild ride, especially post no way home.

Invincible has similar characteristics to Spider-Man

His rogues gallery definitely feels more human than Batman's. With Batman, most need him to prove something or enjoy toying with him to the point where their obsession makes them less human or understandable. Spiderman's rogues have their own lives and most outside of Norman Osborn aren't going to lose much sleep if he dies, a little annoyed they didn't get to kill him, but they don't revolve around him and often crossover and cause trouble in other titles. I don't know if Batman's rogues outside of the big names really pop up outside the Bat Family but it's not uncommon for Spiderman's rogues to randomly appear in something like a Captain America or a Daredevil cover (Carnage even crossed over with Nova and Doc Ock with Hulk). Really adds weight when he feels responsible for them because, in universe, they tend to cause the most trouble.

He's always been my favorite superhero I loved the Earth x comic. 💯 The 90s series is what introduced the character to me as a kid

What a beautifully constructed and well made video. Spider-Man and Batman have always been my favorite superheroes and to see you go in depth about the character of Spider-Man was really cool to see! You've definitely earned a sub from me.

People tend to forget that in the comics he tried to join the fantastic four in amazing Spider-Man #1 and it was Johnny storm who inspired him to Continue fighting after he lost for the first time in a fight ever against doc ock. And saying that being Spider-Man causes Peter only pain is also incorrect because in the iconic issue 50 of lee’s run in that story, after having a bad day as being both Peter and spidey he hears jameson at the worst time and he overthinks into believing what Jonah is saying is right so temporarily hangs up his suit. The thing is that unlike Spider-Man 2 his Peter life doesn’t suddenly become better. He finds out that everyone was ok and him being there didn’t change their lives that much but with Spider-Man gone crime increased and Wilson Fisk makes his first appearance ever and tries to take control of New York’s underworld, after Peter relies that he was only overwhelmed with emotion at the moment he gave up being Spider-Man and remembers his uncle(at this time uncle Ben never said with great power there must also comes great Responsibility) reignited his Spirit To be a hero again.

1:04 is SPOT ON. What I’ve learned through some classes within archaeology is that stories/myths/legends are a reflection of the culture within the society. Like you said about Thor and Loki, same could be said about Gilgamesh. Amazing video by the way!!!

I've thought about it for a while and my reason why he's so good is that he's the perfect mix of inspiration and relatability. He's a man who strives but struggles to be good and inspire others. "With great power comes great responsibility" has a surprising amount of depth to its meaning.

One thing I love about Spidey is his sense of humor. His jokes crack me up every time! I was never much of a fan of Spidey or Peter when I was younger. I mostly liked batman better. But for the last year or 2 I've been obsessed with Spidey!

I agree with almost everything you said in this video, but where I disagree comes when you say that the MCU Spidey movies has Peter use the other heroes "as a crutch." The entire point of the story in those movies is that Peter doesn't need the other heroes, and he doesn't need to be like them. In Homecoming, Peter is constantly trying to impress Tony Stark, to prove that he's "worthy," in a sense. But it's only when Tony loses faith in Peter, and Peter is forced to act on his own and be his own hero that he's able to stop The Vulture. He doesn't need Tony to do this, he does it completely on his own. Likewise, in Far From Home, the entire point of the movie is that Peter doesn't need to be exactly like Tony. Sure, there are parallels between him and Tony, but everyone who disses the movie likes to ignore the conversation Peter has with Happy on the plane. He's lost everything trying to be the hero that the world wants him to be, messed up so badly he feels he can never live up to Tony's legacy, but through this conversation with Happy, he learns that he doesn't need to live up to Tony. This is the opposite of "using other heroes as a crutch." This is just an extended version of Spidey's origin story, as he learns what he needs to be as a hero, and struggles with his own problems along the way. And in a world where all these other heroes already existed, why wouldn't they be a part of his origin? Hell, the second issue of the original Spider-Man comic has him trying to join the Fantastic Four. The presence of these other heroes in his movies, though they do assist Peter from time to time, ultimately help Peter to become his own hero in the end, and at the end of these movies, he's the one who saves the day, without any help from other heroes.

He’s been my hero since before I can remember… over the last 22 years, that’s one thing that has never changed; I hope artist and writers keep giving the character the love Spidey deserves

Dude you killed it with this. This was a beautiful video you made and it’s completely true and it’s what makes Spider-Man so spectacular

I think tom Holland is a good spider-man and his movies are memorable

I think the MCU are making Peter rely on others for help but when he needs it most in his solo film. He won’t have any

You echo Captain Midnight’s sentiment on the Green Goblin and how he could fit into the MCU. I’d love to see this sort of inverted Tony Stark who sort of rattles Peter’s foundation

Spiderman is arguably the only character and reason why I haven't left completely abandoned marvel for manga in this very political age. I adore this character way to much lol.

Look up the comic with Leah, the little girl who lived in a box that loved Spider-Man. The comic of Spider-Man visiting a child in a hospital for terminal illnesses. A child who was killed that Spider-Man had been helping with his homework. This and more are what makes Spider-Man, or perhaps rather Peter Parker himself, so beloved by basically everyone in real life. Why he keeps coming out well ahead of even Batman and Superman. He's not simply _a_ hero. He's _our_ hero.

One of the best things that define the character is that he always keeps failing at pretty much everything and yet he still keeps trying.

Spidey 2 remains to this day my All-Time Fave comic film. It feels the most inspiring of all comic films in a subtle way that's not bombastically triumphant but more the rise of the spirit from a low point

Too bad that he will never get a good ending. His story keep on changing or rewriting due to money and Disney never end it.

Superman - The Most Powerful Batman - The Most Intelligent Spiderman - The Most Humane As a kid I always loved Spiderman more than those two and funny thing was I did not know why. But as an 18 year old, I know why he has always been my favorite superhero. And he will always be my favorite superhero.

When you can gain respect from Heroes, Villains, gods and even Superman you’re definitely up there as one of the greatest heroes.

When you think of Marvel, Overall you think of crazy superheroes with these crazy powers. Things like flight, invisibility, electricity, superhuman strength. Spidey literally is just like you but he just has some more low key powers. Climbing on walls is cool, but in a world where people are flying and entering different dimensions then it’s more simple. He is the most realistic marvel character. He has a good heart but he is broke, lost his parents, basically got his Uncle killed due to his neglectful attitude. His story and life is even more interesting than his Spider-Man Life. He lost so much and learns from how mistakes and decided to use his powers for hood, making himself a hero instead of being forced to be one from family or friends, he made that decision even through all the injuries and loss. He is an idol to the average nobody and that’s what makes him special, he never credits himself and always is there to help others out even if it costs him something. He is a teenager but goes through something even people who throw their lives on the line like cops and firefighters would have nightmares over, and he does it daily. He can make his life amazing by fighting back against bullies and telling people who beat down on him why he is always late and isn’t there for them. His costume was man-made and so was his legacy. When we think of Marvel, we think of SPIDER-MAN. He is someone we can see anyone becoming, the average nobody with great power but using them in the best ways possible. Miles is just as cool in my opinion, as a young black male I end up looking up to him, his amazing costume, his awesome powers, what he stands for, who he represents, and how he is an amazing Spider-Man to take over the mantle.

Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman are the 🐐 OF Comics no one else is even close. Except maybe Deathstroke.

That opening montage put tears in my eyes...wow!

I honestly couldn’t tell you how Spider-Man became my favorite superhero of all time. If I’m not mistaken, Spider-Man 2 might’ve been not only the first superhero movie I remember watching, but the first movie I’ve ever watched in general. Had I watched something else my favorite superhero might’ve been different. But I love how human Peter Parker is. I love that can I relate to him. Spider-Man literally helped me get through high school and when there’s a situation I didn’t think I couldn’t handle I would try and adapt his witty personality. It really helped. I also love that Spider-Man is a character who can age because he started off his journey at 15 years old and continues into adulthood. Not that I’m headed off to college, I’m excited to see why that world may hold. I may not have to fight super villains that want to kill me on a day to day basis, but I know I’ll face challenges I’ll be able to handle through Christ who strengthens me. I know a lot might not believe in God, but that’s where I draw my strength. As well as knowing that my favorite superhero has gone through some things too😁

There really should be an MCU original Green Goblin.

It would be so easy to have an amazing life if he abused his powers. The fact he never does (unless influenced by venom) and struggles in his everyday life is the most noble thing in all of comics (my opinion). Not to mention he is the most relatable character ever created.

Spider-Man is my very first superhero. He's my favourite superhero of all time and he always will be. And Green Goblin is my favourite Spidey villain.

Hey @SUPER FRAME glad to see you back at it again. I’ve started my RU-vid channel alongside my friends and it’s going good so far. Thank you for giving me the confidence to start. I’m truly thankful.

Spider-Man is and always will be my favorite superhero, he's a man who is determined to do what is right and even if he receives no praise for it he still will keep getting up no matter the obstacle in his way because with Great Power, there must also come Great Responsibility.

I also love how he’s a reactionary character in the marvel universe and the MCU does this pretty good in the Spider-Man movies because we see the MCU through a bunch of high schoolers eyes no one gets that he’s best when he has a universe to react to not by himself like the rami and Webb films I’m fine with not seeing another green goblin we’ve had 3 of them in two Spider-Man series give him some space away maybe do a mcu green goblin in a college trilogy but we might get him in no way home if leaks are to believed

Spider-Man has been my favorite super hero since childhood. His life as a teenager and a super hero is really interesting and someone that I can relate to. He is so awesome and he’s my favorite super hero in Marvel.

The reason spider man is the best is despite losing literally everything important to him time after time he still steps up to the plate and gives whatever it takes for him to help people. He takes his power and the responsibility that comes with very seriously, nearly holding it sacred.

wish i could like this video twice, my late father bought me a spider man comic to try encourage me to read more in the 80s and i was hooked til now, peters struggles to do the right thing and be a man his uncle would be proud of still resonates with me

Sams movies definitely hold up for Spiderman! If you’re talking about realistic dialogue and character writing 💙

Just came back from No way home! Tom’s spidey has finally truly become spider-man!

11:16 aged like milk, thank goodness

So this was a good video for sure! But for the the record, Spider-Man graduated high school in the 28th issue of Amazing. It's only in these new movies and Spectacular that he's like 15 years old. Well, and the Ultimate universe.

Can you do a video on the Hulk to me he is the most relatable character I'm a big fan of the Peter David Hulk comics as well as the recent Immortal Hulk comics by Al Ewing i relate to the character alot

Spider Man will always be my favourite superhero. He is the enhancement and influence of taken responsibility of doing what's he has to take care of his loved ones.

Characters that have a paradoxical nature always come off good. When Spidey wins, he really loses. Batman and Joker mirror eachother but with the elements of control and insanity, list goes on.

Spiderman has been my favorite since I was a kid he's the best superhero

11:16 this comment about no way home aged well lol

Spiderman's always been my favorite marvel superhero since I was a kid (probably my favorite superhero in general) and while before it was because of how much I liked his powers and personality, nowadays it's a combination of that and just how deep his character is and how relatable he is.

Dude this video is so awesome! Thanks for making such a gem. This video needs to get to 1 mil (and it def will)!

I loved the charecter so much since my childhood 🙏My love for the charecter is unparalleled by anything else

5 months later; Oh boy you're gonna love NWH

The thing that makes Spider-Man so good is the fact that he doesn’t always win and get a happy ending, for Spider-Man to win, Peter Parker has to lose. For example in Andrews universe, he beat the electro and harry but what did it cost? Gwen. In Toms universe, he managed to cure every single villain along side tobey and andrew but what did it cost? Him losing absolutely everything. Which is why its so successful, his powers are so powerful and unique and hes such a great kid with good intentions but life at this point is basically torturing him at a young age yet he still continues to do the right thing

Appreciated this analysis,Mate🙌🙌🙌