20 Mind-Blowing Facts You Didn't Know About Spider-Man

5. His Powers Are Also Mystic In Nature

You may think that it was a radioactive spider which granted Peter Parker his extraordinary abilities, but it turns out that the spider already had the ability to transfer those powers; the radiation just caused it to die. In actual fact, an ancient force had already chosen him to become Spider-Man, and as a "totem", this was why so many of his enemies had been animalistic in nature (Rhino, Vulture, etc.). It may sound goofy, but it was a refreshing and interesting interpretation of Spidey's origin, and one which has remained part of the canon since. However, whether it was destiny or radioactivity has not been confirmed either way...