The Amazing History of Spider-Man Comics

Our detailed Spider-Man reading recommendations can be found on our Beyond The Panels Blog:

• Part 1: Your Guide to Classic Spider-Man: Comics, Characters, and History

• Part 2: Must-Read Modern Spider-Man Comic Runs

Few superheroes have had a more iconic, consistent, and emotionally resonant journey than Spider-Man. Since his debut in 1962, Peter Parker (and later, other Spider-heroes) has swung through decades of unforgettable storytelling. Not many characters manage to stay relevant AND popular for so many decades. Let's be honest: Marvel would not be Marvel without the web-slinger. And it is a testimony of the many great stories and creators who have crafted them, that Spidey is still one of the most popular and easily recognizable heroes in all of pop-culture.