10 Reasons Why Spider-Man Is Marvel's Greatest Superhero

5. His Storylines Are Brilliant

Spider Man Gwen Stacy Death
Marvel Comics

There's an old joke that death means something different in comic books. Hell, Spider-Man himself has died and come back, but Uncle Ben and Gwen Stacy have both died, and although Gwen still appears in alternate universe comics, their deaths have been a constant influence in Spider-Man's ongoing story.

Apart from those big deaths, Spider-Man isn't afraid to try something different. From student to photographer to tech guru, Peter Parker has evolved. He's been married, and had that marriage wiped from reality - point being, the character is constantly changing.

Whereas a lot of superheroes remain static, Spider-Man is a character that's grown and developed, without ever losing that unique spark that makes him such a compelling hero in the first place. We're not just seeing him fight villains and save the world, we're seeing a life being lived.

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