Subject Matter
Genres:
superhero
Character(s):
Spider-Man [Peter Parker] (introduction, origin); Ben Parker (introduction); Crusher Hogan; Flash Thompson (introduction); Liz Allen (introduction); May Parker (introduction); the Burglar
First Line:
Like costume heroes?
Synopsis:
Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains the abilities of a spider. When he fails to stop a burglar who runs past him, his uncle is killed as a result. He therefore swears never to shirk his responsibility again.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
11
Job Number:
V-789
Notes:
This story is divided into two untitled parts (6 pp, 5 pp).
This is the first Spider-Man story published, the Burglar has never been definitively named.
Winner of the 1962 "Best Short Story" Alley Award.