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50 Years Of That Indomitable Wall-Crawler, Happy Birthday Spidey!

50 Years Of That Indomitable Wall-Crawler, Happy Birthday Spidey!

Fifty years ago on this day, we were introduced to The Amazing Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy #15. That's right, today, Spider-Man celebrates his 50th Birthday. Take a brief look at his history in this handy infographic.

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By Gamblor - 8/10/2012
50 years ago to this day we were introduced to The Amazing Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy #15.

Throughout the years we have been treated to a number of variations, from the classic Spider-Man to the more recent white and black Spider-Man who is part of the Fantastic Four.

This infographic celebrates those fifty years by taking a brief look at his history, covering his different suits, his loves and famous faces that he has appeared alongside.

The infographic also takes a look at the movies and the top five Spider-Man comics and how much they are worth. As reported in an earlier article Amazing Fantasy #15 sold for $1.1 million!

So what has been your favourite Spider-Man storyline over the past 50 years? Do you have a favourite suit? What is the most valuable Spider-Man comic you own?



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BenderDickCumPatch - 8/10/2012, 6:14 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WEB HEAD.
MGS - 8/10/2012, 6:46 AM
Holy! The secret wars issue with the intro of the black suit is actually worth $666.66?! I have several sitting in overstuffed boxes!
ABLEE337 - 8/10/2012, 6:47 AM
Maybe I'll finally go see The Amazing Spider-Man today.
Seems like the right thing to do today.
iMVuze - 8/10/2012, 6:50 AM
grif, you didn't say anything about how the movie sucked. I am so shocked right now I think I could punch a hole through my wall and not feel it. Happy birthday Spidey.
Emanuel14 - 8/10/2012, 6:57 AM
YYAAYY...right, where's the cake?
Battista987 - 8/10/2012, 6:57 AM
Happy Birthday Spidey! Here's to another 50 years!
Emanuel14 - 8/10/2012, 6:58 AM
I have the comic when Spidey meets obama, very nice
Lehnhart - 8/10/2012, 7:08 AM
Happy Birthday Spidey!
JoshWilding - 8/10/2012, 7:11 AM
Happy Birthday to the world's greatest superhero!
GoILL - 8/10/2012, 7:12 AM
Happy Birthday Spidey.
TheDickRises - 8/10/2012, 7:12 AM
Happy Birthday Spidey!!
dezdigi - 8/10/2012, 7:14 AM
Happy birthday Spidey!
I think one of my favorite was the build up of the original Venom arc. He made random appearances and then culminated with issue #317, I think. Classic issue!

Another favorite of mine was when he gained the Capt. Universe powers, I know it's corny but such a fun read!
DiLusso - 8/10/2012, 7:14 AM
Spidey well done sir. I have grown up with you for 30years, I will grow old with you.
The reason I love comics and CBM's
plasticman - 8/10/2012, 7:16 AM
What the devil? $666.66 for Secret Wars? You think they would adjust it a dollar or two.
plasticman - 8/10/2012, 7:17 AM
Oh and happy birthday, Spidey....you live in a zoo and smell like one too. You'll get your 50 spankings later when the Hulk arrives at the party.
MarsivNayr - 8/10/2012, 7:19 AM
The Best was born 50 years ago this day. Happy Birthday.
lapress - 8/10/2012, 7:26 AM
redsonjustin - 8/10/2012, 7:27 AM
He was my childhood hero, defying the lines of reliability like Superman and Batman never could, his endless tales always put a smile on my face and had me begging for more. He truly has learned that with great power, comes great responsibility.
riddlemethis09 - 8/10/2012, 7:36 AM
I grew up watching the 90s Spider-man cartoon. I wasn't just a fan but always wanted to be him. He is the ultimate hero that a person can relate to. As I have grown up and learned more about the Wall-Crawler's trials both in costume and as Peter Parker.
Happy Birthday to my favorite superhero- here's hoping for another spectacular 50 years!
marvel72 - 8/10/2012, 7:41 AM
one of the most important game changing characters in the history of comic books.

happy birthday spidey & thank you stan lee & steve ditko.
0ptimusCrime - 8/10/2012, 7:41 AM
Spidey!!! Happy BirthDay!!!
Maxi91291 - 8/10/2012, 7:41 AM
Wow ... this is awesome, Spideys a senior ... Haooy Birthday ... does Stan Lee take the infinity formula ?
Maxi91291 - 8/10/2012, 7:41 AM
*Happy
Rockstar96 - 8/10/2012, 7:44 AM
Happy Birthday Spidey! Thanks for being a cool superhero and making my childhood amazing. ;)
SpiderManofHouseStark - 8/10/2012, 7:54 AM
happy bday spidey ur the
GHOST: greatest hero of story time
Avenger32 - 8/10/2012, 7:56 AM
I have original copies of the amazing spiderman #s 2, 3, 6, 9, 13, 14, 15, 20, 41, and 46. A lot of the great and classic villains.
BigDamnHero - 8/10/2012, 7:56 AM
Happy Birthday Spidey! You've made a bigger impact on my life than most real people!

Thank you Stan and Steve!
CaptainObvious - 8/10/2012, 7:58 AM
Happy Birthday, Spidey. May your next 50 years be just as prosperous.
BlackDynamite - 8/10/2012, 8:01 AM
Happy Birthday Spiderman
sameoldthing - 8/10/2012, 8:04 AM
Happy Birthday Web-Head!
Gotta really thank Stan Lee & Steve Ditko..way to go guys!

I recall riding my bike to the corner store,buying Spider-Man comics & Jolly Ranchers.
I would read old & new stories & enjoy some candy but the comic book memories were always sweeter.

Marvel has easily the best superhero around,here's to another 50 years or Spidey!
fanboy03191 - 8/10/2012, 8:08 AM
Happy Birthday Spidey! Thanks for the amazing childhood! Thanks Stan and Steve for creating such a magical character.
australiancomicbookmoviefan - 8/10/2012, 8:18 AM
Happy Birthday Spider-Man.
DanteSparda - 8/10/2012, 8:28 AM
Happy Birthday Spidey, now to celebrate...
spidey1994 - 8/10/2012, 8:41 AM
Happy Birthday Spidey!!!
Gromblidor - 8/10/2012, 8:56 AM
Happy B day Spidey! So many good years we've shared, like the time I took the suit off your old Mego figure and made you have sex with a really tall Barbie, eeeehhhhh.... Those were the days.
SimyJo - 8/10/2012, 9:07 AM
*Thwipp*

.o/


Happy Birthday Spidey! - Thanks Stan & Steve.
superotherside - 8/10/2012, 9:23 AM
Hey Spidey. Happy Birthday! ;) Funny you're still in your what? 20's or 30's? LOL :P
louisesmith3000 - 8/10/2012, 9:34 AM
SPIDER-MAN, I WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY 50TH BIRTHDAY, TIGER!
StrangerX - 8/10/2012, 9:42 AM
Happy B-DAY Web Head!!!
TrueRedBlue - 8/10/2012, 9:46 AM
The best superhero ever!! Happy birthday !
valeriesghost - 8/10/2012, 9:52 AM
YEs!! Chocolate Wasted!
DivinePeaceTime - 8/10/2012, 9:53 AM
I feel VERY HONORED to share my Birthday with, in my eyes, the BEST SUPERHERO OF ALL TIME! Happy Birthday to me and Spidey! Cheers!
wbrowning79 - 8/10/2012, 10:08 AM
Happy Birthday to my favorite superhero!
KNIGHT3000 - 8/10/2012, 10:12 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETEY!
ibravosp5 - 8/10/2012, 10:25 AM
My birthday was yesterday. I celebreated it with playing tasm game wearing the birthday hat.
woodrow765 - 8/10/2012, 11:22 AM
Ultimate spider-man #1 got me into comics and now i am a proud subscriber to amazing spider-man, ultimate comics spider-man, scarlet spider and spider-men. Happy Birthday to may absolute favorite superhero ever created!!!!
TheAmazingSpidey63 - 8/10/2012, 11:32 AM
D@mn, 50 years ago, one of my all time favorite hero was created for the millions of people to enjoy. 50 years of adventures, humor, jokes and quips, of heartbreak and loss, ups and downs. I'm glad that I discovered Spider-Man when I was just 5 years old and from there I started my love and enjoyment for comics (and Spidey comics, in particular). Spidey, not only did you make my childhood the best childhood there was, but for changing my life. Thanks, Spidey, and also.....

:)


Stay EPIC, my friends!
TheAmazingSpidey63 - 8/10/2012, 11:42 AM
@woodrow765 - Same here, dude. Well, kinda. I discovered Spidey when I was just 5 years old. Long story short, I came back home with my Mom and sibblings from the store and I saw a huge poster of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man on this Blockbuster store. I saw that poster and I was just in awe and in wonderment. I wanted to know who this "Spider-Man" was. I asked my Mom if we could get the movie, but we couldn't 'cause we had to move. After a month or so, my parents bought Spider-Man and, boy, oh, boy, did I enjoy it. And from there, I started my adventures with Spider-Man. :)
SymbioteSpidey1 - 8/10/2012, 12:16 PM
Happy Birthday Spidey and Congrats Stan Lee!!!
thewolfx - 8/10/2012, 12:34 PM
happy b-day to one of the best superheroes to ever be created!!!!
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