Peter Parker was just an average kid who loved science. While attending a presentation about radiation, he was bitten by a radioactive spider. This bite gave Peter amazing abilities. He could cling to walls, leap like a spider, and sense danger.
Peter used his scientific knowledge to create sticky fluid and web-shooters. With these he could spin webs and swing from skyscraper to skyscraper high above the streets of New York City. He created a costume and called himself SPIDER-MAN!
One night, Peter’s beloved uncle Ben was killed by a burglar—a burglar Spider-Man could have stopped earlier that night but had decided not to. Peter was devastated. But he remembered something Uncle Ben had always told him: with great power comes great responsibility.
He would never again pass up an opportunity to help. From that day on, Peter used his powers to fight for justice and defend the public. He stopped everything from petty thieves to Super Villain Peter has had countless amazing adventures since becoming Spider-Man. This is just one of them...