One doesn't need to know that Sam Raimi (' The Evil Dead') is the man behind the films that took forever to finally be made, though knowledge of his history and style does make for a more enjoyable experience. One doesn't have to be a comic or film fan to know about the teenager bitten by a radioactive spider, gaining some superhuman abilities, and leading a life as a crime fighter. The story of 'Spider-Man' is as much a part of American culture and the collective subconscious as the growing nose of Pinocchio, the twisted tale of Frankenstein's monster, or the saga of Luke Skywalker. And though the comics were directly affected by the 9/11 tragedy (as many Marvel comics are based in New York City, rather than fictional amalgamations like Gotham or Metropolis), going so far as to portray the devastation in a special issue, the film adapted, removing the now-infamous poster portraying Spidey crafting a web between the two towers (and there's no way the bridge ending cannot be considered a slight reaction, to show the strength and resolve of the people). As such, it wasn't limited in the same ways, doomed to either appease fans by staying 100 percent true to the source, or incur fanboy wrath. With the screen adaptation of Spider-Man in 2002, the origin story for the character seemed to pull from all angles, not following any particular version of the story. He's had countless comics, many of which have run concurrently with each other, with a few arcs that cover each series, was adapted in the future (the failed 2099 experiment), and, possibly most importantly, was rebooted in the Ultimate line of Marvel comics, which brought characters back to square one, including the change from the webs shot from Spidey's wrists being organic instead of a compound he creates. The king of Marvel Comics, their A-list property to end all A-list properties, has long been Peter Parker, the Amazing Spider-Man, since his first issue back in March of 1963 (or August of 1962, Spidey's first appearance, in Amazing Fantasy #15). It was a great, great time to be a comic fan, even if it meant we got stuck with those ' Fantastic Four' films. The greatest heroes in Marvel history finally had a chance to shine on the big screen, and possibly earn a new following. Comic movies became instant green lights, many of which made money, no matter their quality. With the successful adaptation of the ' X-Men' franchise from comics to film, Pandora's Box was, as it were, opened, never to be closed again. He is now the Green Goblin, Spider-Man's arch-enemy, who will put young Peter Parker's vow to fight crime and help innocent people to the ultimate test. An experimental formula has gone awry, increasing his intelligence and strength but also driving him insane. Soon after, he discovers that he has unusual powers: he is endowed with the strength and agility of a spider along with a keen, ESP-like "spider-sense." Peter first uses his powers to make money, but in the face of a tragedy that hits close to home, he vows to dedicate his life to fighting crime, taking to heart the words of his beloved Uncle Ben: "With great power comes great responsibility." Meanwhile, megalomaniacal businessman Norman Osborn, Harry's father, is undergoing some changes of his own. On a school trip, during which Peter and his classmates are given a science demonstration on arachnids, Peter is bitten by a genetically-altered spider. Peter leads the life of a normal student, working as a photographer at the school paper, pining after the beautiful Mary Jane Watson and hanging out with buddy Harry Osborn. Overview - Orphaned at an early age, Peter Parker lives in Queens, New York with his beloved Aunt May and Uncle Ben.
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