So, he created his own superhero and made the unique, one-of-a-kind film Darkman.

Director Sam Raimi had wanted to make a comic book movie for years but was met with refusal after refusal from studios. But the fluid motion of Spider-Man swinging through New York would be a much bigger task than Superman’s rigid flight pose. Sure, we’d gotten Superman on the big screen in the ’70s. The character’s wall-crawling and web-swinging abilities would be difficult to capture on-screen and had to wait until technology was advanced enough to believably make it happen.

It was also to keep the character from appearing inferior or less experienced.ĭespite his instant popularity, it wasn’t until 2002 that Spider-Man would get a feature-length, live-action adaptation. Going from High School to college and eventually to a working professional. This was partially to allow for the character to age throughout the comics. Who could hold their own among the likes of Captain America? He insisted on calling the hero Spider-Man, rather than Spider-Boy Like Robin, “the boy wonder.” Stan Lee wanted to create a younger hero who was equally as powerful as the adults. Less skilled heroes who acted as backup for the main protagonist. They existed but were usually utilized as sidekicks. Stan Lee saw a gap in the market for teenage heroes.

Not only in the United States, but in the entire world! Created by comic book legends Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, Spider-Man was intended to be a hero that teenaged readers could relate to. According to a recent study by “GAME,” Spider-Man is the most popular superhero. Since his first appearance in “Amazing Fantasy #15” back in 1962, his popularity has skyrocketed. Because Spider-Man is… iconic, and his red and blue suit with the webbed pattern is unmistakable. 🔔 Subscribe & hit the Notification Bell so you never miss a video!

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