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Spider-Man

History

Peter Parker (Earth-6799) from Spider-Man (1967 animated series) Season 1 1A 001

As Peter Parker

Spider-Man's origins date back to his mid teens. After a bite from a Radioactive Spider in a demonstration in radiation, Peter realized that he had gained the spider's powers; such as the power to cling to any surface, a sense of precognition which he later deemed his "spider-sense", and superhuman strength, speed and agility. Immediately hoping to cash in on his newfound gifts, Peter put on a makeshift mask and went to a local wrestling show and upset the champion with an embarrassingly easy victory.

A talent agent spotted Peter and wanted to put him on TV. Making himself a costume so that no one would recognize him, Peter even gave himself the stage name "Spider-Man". But Peter's luck eventually ran out; upon seeing a robber running towards him in the backstage area, Peter let him pass, selfishly thinking of no one but himself. Later that evening, the robber shot and murdered Peter's uncle, Ben Parker.

Realizing that with great power comes great responsibility, Peter apprehended the robber and continued to fight crime as Spider-Man.[1] To help support his elderly aunt, May, Peter took a part time job as a freelance photographer for J. Jonah Jameson, the owner and publisher of the Daily Bugle. Peter photographs himself as Spider-Man performing amazing stunts or capturing criminals and sells the photos to Jameson. Peter has had several love interests; such as Betty Brant and Mary Jane Watson.[citation needed]

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Equipment

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Links and References

References

  1. Spider-Man S2E01
  2. Richards, Dave (11 March 2015) Slott Unwraps the Twisted Secrets of Peter Parker's "Spider-Verse" Adventure Comic Book Resources. Retrieved on 11 March 2015.
  3. Rougemont, Jacob (3 August 2017) Dr. Noah Boddy (Earth-67) The Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Retrieved on 21 April 2022.
  4. Alternate Earth Numbered List on the Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe
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