Eric Grundhauser is a Brooklyn-based writer, editor, and former Marvel staffer. His work has been featured on NPR, History Channel, Vanity Fair, The AV Club, The Guardian, and Atlas Obscura.
Get to know your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!Peter Parker isn’t a millionaire, super scientist, or secret spy. In fact, his normal life (outside of that pesky spider bite that gave him unique powers) is what makes him so beloved. Spider-Man For Dummies unweaves the web of this friendly neighborhood super hero and dives into how Spider-Man came to be.
As one of Marvel’s first heroes, Spider-Man has been slinging webbed justice since the 1960s, and he’s woven a complex web of triumphs, tragedies, loves, and laughs in the process. Whether you’re just diving into Spidey’s world or looking to reload your web-shooters, this handy cheat sheet helps get you started.