Peter Porker was a mild-mannered spider before the bite from a radioactive pig transformed him…into the Spectacular Spider-Ham! Lowe echoed Cebulski’s excitement: “We have writers Taboo and B. Earl, plus artist Juan Ferreyra that Marvel Unlimited readers will recognize from his work on SPINE-TINGLING SPIDER-MAN.” Ferreyra’s edge in the horror genre is perfectly suited for this demonic tale that takes Peter Parker far away from his friendly neighborhood. “It is a freaky book,” teased Lowe. Taking place in the aftermath of the new run’s first arc, Peter is still reeling from his brutal battle with Tombstone and now must contend with a terrifying take on the iconic Sinister Six. It’ll be one of the biggest adventures in Spider-History and you will not believe the ending. Romita Sr. said he based the look of Mary Jane Watson on actor and sex symbol Ann-Margaret, who starred in films like Bye Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, and Grumpy Old Men.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Marvel’s legendary Spider-Man, the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego is home to “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition,” now open to the public. This premier exhibition welcomes visitors of all ages to explore the Web-Slinger’s storied history, through original comic art, movie props, costumes, and more priceless original artifacts. Marvel’s Spider-Man – the Critically-Acclaimed Action-Adventure Games Come to PCCharacters such as Iron Man, Doctor Strange, the X-Men, and the Avengers as a team wouldn't debut until 1963, with 1964 subsequently bringing in Captain America (created in the '40s by Marvel precursor Timely Comics) to finally solidify what could be considered the full foundation of the Marvel Universe. Cameron also wrote the screenplay, which was a good deal more adult than any Spider-Man film that would eventually hit theaters. For example, Cameron’s script featured a sex scene with Spider-Man and Mary Jane on the Brooklyn Bridge.

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Marvel’s legendary Spider-Man, fans can also enjoy the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego, home to “ Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition,” now open to the public through January 1, 2023. This premier exhibition welcomes visitors of all ages to explore the Web-Slinger’s storied history, through original comic art, movie props, costumes, and more priceless original artifacts.This MARVEL LEGENDS 6-INCH SERIES 1 MARVEL’S TOAD Figure is inspired by the original 2002 Marvel Legends Marvel’s Toad figure, featuring updated articulation, deco, and accessories. In an alternate universe where it’s still 1933, Peter Parker is a hard-boiled private eye who likes to drink egg creams and fight bad guys…a lot! LEGENDARY ORIGINS: Celebrate Spider-Man’s first-ever appearance in Marvel Comics with Marvel Legends 60th Anniversary Amazing Fantasy Spider-Man! When thinking of names for the character, Lee considered “ Fly-Man,” “Mosquito-Man,” and “Insect-Man,” but continued on with wall-crawling bugs until he reached “Spider-Man,” which he said sounded “mysterious and dramatic.”

According to British TV presenter Jonathan Ross — who spoke off-the-record with Steve Ditko on several occasions — Ditko originally intended for Spider-Man’s suit to be orange and purple, not red and blue. The reason for the change is unclear. Some of the comic book industry’s greatest artists have banded together on one incredible variant cover program to honor Spider-Man's 60th anniversary. Beginning this August, “Beyond Amazing” variant covers will adorn the covers of Marvel’s hottest ongoing comic book titles with gorgeous artwork celebrating all aspects of Spider-Man’s beloved mythos. From key moments in Spider-Man’s publishing history to Spider-Man’s forays into other media, these 20 show-stopping covers showcase a wide range of Spidey inspiration and prove why the hero’s impact on pop culture is simply unmatched. Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing – The Exhibition In a 1991 documentary series called The Comic Book Greats, Stan Lee recalled how he and John Romita Sr. tried and failed to make Gwen Stacy as interesting a character as Mary Jane Watson was. Lee said, “[Gwen] was the typical ingenue, and Mary Jane had all that life and that spark and we said ‘We’ve got to do something to make Gwen just as appealing,’ and we couldn’t do it.”As for Spidey's bigger 60th celebration, other milestones include an exciting relaunch of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, a stunning variant cover program, and a special issue honoring the comic that started it all, AMAZING FANTASY, on sale August 2022. Plus, new apparel, accessories, and more coming out of the Marvel Universe with “Beyond Amazing," a global marketing and consumer products campaign in celebration of the iconic comic book character's debut. Very few characters have touched the lives of fans around the world the way that Spider-Man has over the past 60 years,” says Paul Gitter, SVP, Marvel Consumer Products. “We’re thrilled to be collaborating with best-in-class brands on unique Spider-Man offerings that continue to expand Marvel’s leadership in the lifestyle space.” Marvel | Kith – Spider-Man 60th Anniversary Collection Over the past six decades, Spider-Man has starred in thousands of comic books and been featured on countless pieces of merchandise. He’s appeared in more than a dozen television shows and anywhere from 10 to 20 films ( depending upon how you count them). Spider-Man is recognized around the world and consistently ranks among the top five superheroes of all time. At one point, Spider-Man 3’s story became so bloated that screenwriter Alvin Sargent toyed with splitting the story into two films, but couldn’t find a satisfying climax in the middle to conclude the first story. This 6-inch scale Spider-Ham figure features deco inspired by the character’s porcine appearance from the movie, right now to his spider-symbol snout!

The stories in Amazing Fantasy #1000 won't necessarily focus on the beginnings of Spidey's superhero career. Marvel teases that Slott and Jim Cheung's story will flash forward in time to explore the bond between Peter and Mary Jane, while Falcone and Michael Cho's story will introduce a new villain to Spidey's rogues gallery. Also included a Welcome to S.H.I.E.L.D. PVE Event to get people up to speed on Spidey’s new abilities

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Next came the mighty Thor, debuting in August 1962's Journey Into Mystery #83. Alongside Thor and his alter ego Donald Blake, later established as his own character entirely, the title's subsequent issue Journey Into Mystery #84 expanded the title's cast with the introduction of Thor's love interest Jane Foster, who would go on to become Thor herself, and later Valkyrie (her current superhero identity). Peter Parker is a high school sophomore with a big secret. Instead of rushing home to do homework, he spends his afternoons fighting crime as the Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man! During the 2018 Comic-Con panel for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Phil Lord said that, when Sony came to him and Chris Miller to make an animated Spider-Man movie, they said, “We’ll do it, but it has to be Miles [Morales].” Their goal was to tell the story in a “refreshing way” and doing it with Miles instead of Peter Parker was their way to do that. In Spider-Man’s first-ever adventure, tragedy teaches a young Peter Parker that with great power comes great responsibility. Very few characters have touched the lives of fans around the world the way that Spider-Man has over the past 60 years," Paul Gitter, senior vice president of Marvel Consumer Products, said in a press release. "We're thrilled to be collaborating with best-in-class brands on unique Spider-Man offerings that continue to expand Marvel's leadership in the lifestyle space."