Spider-Man

Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider in high school. The spider's DNA combined with his own giving him powers similar to that of the arachnid. He was soon able to climb walls, shoot webbing, lift more than his own weight, and sense imminent danger, as some spiders do. Upon the death of his Uncle Ben, Peter decided that 'With Great Power comes Great Responsibility', and thus took on the name Spider-Man.

He lives with his Aunt May in Queens and is usually in love with Mary Jane, (though he's dated quite a few ladies over the years). He is friends with many heroes and has a rogue's gallery that is larger than most of theirs. If an arch-nemesis would be named for Spider-Man, it'd arguably be The Green Goblin (Norman Osborn), who has manipulated Peter's life in so many diabolical ways over the years, Norman could be considered a Criminal Mastermind.

Always the underdog, Peter is routinely out-manned and out-gunned, but still manages to throw in the wise cracks between punches, and usually comes out on top in the end.

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