Chapter 7 Spider-Man
Chapter Seven: Spider-Man
Even with the company’s new name and newfound success, Stan had trouble explaining his latest idea to Mr. Goodman. Who would be interested in a skinny teenager who could stick to ceilings like a fly? “Spider-Man”? Didn’t Stan realize that people hated spiders?
Even with the company's new name and new achievements, Stan had a hard time explaining his latest ideas to Goodman. Who would be interested in a skinny teenager stuck to the ceiling like a fly?" Spider-Man"? Doesn't Stan know that people hate spiders?
Stan said he came up with the idea for Spider-Man after watching a fly climb up a wall. How about a superhero who could stick to things? Stan struggled to come up with a good name. Fly-Man or Insect-Man didn’t sound right. Then, Stan thought of Spider-Man. That could work!
Stan said he had the idea of Spider-Man after seeing a fly climb up a wall. What about a superhero who can stay the course? Stan wants to give him a nice name. "Trapeze" or "insect man" doesn't sound quite right. Then Stan thought of Spider-Man. feasible!
He originally wanted to ask artist Jack Kirby to draw the new character, but decided that Jack’s drawings were not right. Jack made Spider-Man look too heroic, too powerful.
He initially wanted the artist Jack Kirby to draw the new character, but then felt that Jack's drawing wasn't quite right, and Jack made Spider-Man look too heroic and too powerful.
Spider-Man was really Peter Parker, a geeky teenager who was unsure of himself. He got pushed around in school by a football star named Flash Thompson. Then a radioactive spider bit Peter and gave him special powers. The shy boy could suddenly stick to walls and ceilings as if he had suction cups for hands. He was also super strong.
Spider-Man is actually Peter Parker, a geek teenager who lacks confidence in himself. He was bullied at school by a soccer star named Flets Thompson. Then, a radioactive spider bites Peter, giving him special abilities. This shy boy could suddenly stick to the walls and ceiling, as if he had suction cups in his hand. He's also super strong.
To create this new superhero, Stan found an artistic partner in Steve Ditko. Steve himself was awkward and shy and didn’t like to go to parties. He had no problem making Peter Parker different. He would not be a giant, musclebound hero. But when Peter transformed into Spider-Man, he was drawn like a classic superhero, with a new “look” and costume designed by Steve.
To create this new superhero, Stan found an art partner, Steve Dietko. Steve himself is clumsy and shy and doesn't like to go to parties. He effortlessly made Peter Parker different. Peter Parker is not going to be a burly, muscular hero. But when he turns into Spider-Man, he is portrayed as a classic superhero with a new "figure" and costume designed by Steve.
Spider-Man first appeared in a comic book in June 1962, and he was the perfect character for Stan’s new approach: regular people who happen to become superheroes. The Marvel characters would have flaws and problems.
Spider-Man first appeared in a Comic Book in June 1962, and he was the perfect character in Stan's new idea: the average guy who happened to be a superhero. Marvel characters have flaws and problems.
But ultimately, they would devote themselves to fighting crime.
But in the end, they will commit to fighting crime.
Despite Mr. Goodman’s doubts, the first comic book to feature spiderman was popular. In fact, Marvel’s new group of superheroes sold thirteen million comic books in 1962—nearly double the amount they sold the previous year!
Despite Goodman's skepticism, the first comic featuring Spider-Man was popular. In fact, Marvel's new superhero team sold 13 million comic books in 1962 – almost double the previous year's sales!
Stan had been part of the “Golden Age of Comics” in the 1940s. Now he was part creator of the “Silver Age,” which lasted roughly from 1956– 1970. Comic fans sometimes refer to this popular return to superheroes— and away from crime and romance stories—as the “Silver Sixties” and even “The Marvel Age.”
Stan was part of the "Golden Age of Comics" of the 1940s. Now, he is one of the creators of the Silver Age, a period that lasted from about 1956 to 1970. Comic book fans sometimes refer to this return of superheroes, far from crime and love stories, as the "Silver 60s" or even the "Marvel Era."
Who said nobody likes spiders?
Who says no one likes spiders?
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SOME OF MARVEL’S BIGGEST VILLAINS
The big bad guy in Marvel
Doctor Doom is an inventor and a sorcerer who is the archenemy of the Fantastic Four.
Dr. Doom is an inventor and wizard who is the main enemy of the Fantastic Four.
Galactus, from the Planet TAA, is so powerful he can eat entire planets.
Planet Devourers from the planet TAA, powerful enough to eat the entire planet.
Doctor Doom (left) and Galactus (right) Image credit: quirkybyte.com
The Green Goblin, one of Spider-Man’s enemies, is a halloweenthemed supervillain whose weapons include bats, ghosts, and exploding jack-o-lanterns.
One of Spider-Man's enemies, the Green Devil is a Halloween-themed supervillain whose weapons include bats, ghosts, and exploding pumpkin lights.
The Green Goblin Image source: Deviant.com
Ultron’s outer armor is so powerful, he is almost indestructible. He is also a genius.
Ultron's armor was very powerful, almost indestructible. He is also a genius.
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Thanos is a mutant who can travel through space with a special chair. He uses his superhuman strength to battle Iron Man, The Thing, and Spider-man.
Thanos is a mutant who can travel through space with a special chair. He uses Superman's powers to fight Iron Man, Stone Man, and Spider-Man.
Thanos Image source: punishercomic.com
Loki is both Thor’s adopted brother— and his sworn enemy. His full name is Loki Laufeyson.
Loki is both the adoptive brother of Thor, the god of thunder, and his mortal enemy. His full name is Loki Laufson.
Loki Image credit: gdq walls.com
Venom, a liquid-like alien looking for a human host, is one of Spiderman’s archenemies.
Venom, a liquid-like alien creature looking for a human host, is one of Spider-Man's main enemies.
Venon Image credit: elitereager.com
Magneto was born on earth with special powers. He became a villain after his family died during World War II and he decided mutants needed to be defended.
Magneto was born on Earth and possesses special abilities. After his family died in World War II, he became a villain who believed he needed to protect mutants.
Magneto Image credit: Marvel Comics
Onslaught was created from the combined souls of Professor X and Magneto. He battles both the Hulk and the X-Men.
The Onslaught is a combination of The Souls of Professor X and Magneto. He was named after the Hulk and X-Men.
Onslaught Image credit: toyhypeusa.com
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