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Spider-Man (Peter)
Bitten by a radioactive spider, Peter Parker’s arachnid abilities give him amazing powers he uses to help others, even while his personal life continues to offer plenty of obstacles.
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Powers + Abilities
Webcrawler & Superhuman Strength
Spider-Man is known as the wallcrawler for a reason—his hands and feet allow him to climb vertically and upside down, and his speed, superhuman strength, and leaping ability make him the most agile Super Hero around.
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Spider-Sense
Spider-Man’s “spider-sense” grants him a high level of awareness, allowing him to respond to impending danger and to gauge the direction its coming from.
Essential Reading
Spider-Man: Legacy
Celebrating the Legacy of Peter Parker, Spider-Man! He’s been the Friendly Neighborhood Wall-Crawler for over five decades – to help cover 50+ years of web-slinging, here’s our breakdown of Spider-Man’s history...in 788 issues! Get all caught up before reading Spidey’s Legacy relaunch in Amazing Spider-Man #789, brought to you by comic maestros Dan Slott and Stuart Immonen!
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Miles Morales
Existing in an alternate dimension, a New York City kid named Miles Morales became Spider-Man after he was bitten by a genetically enhanced spider.
"Every moment a chance to make a difference. To fight the good fight."
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