Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man No. 51
Peter Parker the Spectacular Spider-Man No. 51
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- Description
- Comic book, Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man No. 51. The comic has a cover publication date of February , 1981.
- The comics story, Aliens and Illusions! was written by Roger Stern, with pencils by Marie Severi and inks by Jim Mooney.
- The invention of Marvel Comics creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the friendly neighborhood superhero Spider-Man first appeared in the pages of 1962’s Amazing Fantasy no. 15. The character, a brilliant yet geeky teenager named Peter Parker, becomes a superhero after being bitten by a radioactive spider; attaining many of the abilities of the arachnid, including incredible strength, an instinctive spider-sense that warns of danger, and the ability to walk on walls. Witty and spontaneous, Parker is challenged to balance his spectacular abilities with his ambitions, opting to use his powers for good while protecting his loved ones.
- Overturning traditional superhero mythologies, Spider-Man quickly swung into the hearts of readers, inspiring waves of more psychologically complex and relatable superheroes. Since his debut, ol’ web-head has remained one of Marvel’s most popular properties, headlining several long-running comic titles, as well as being the centerpiece of a multitude media properties, including a succession of animated television series and a blockbuster film franchise.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Book, Comic
- comic book
- Date made
- 1981-02
- artist
- Severin, Marie
- Mooney, Jan
- Stern, Roger
- maker
- Marvel Comics Group
- place made
- United States: New York, New York City
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- ink (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 10 in x 6 1/2 in; 25.4 cm x 16.51 cm
- ID Number
- 1989.0089.09
- accession number
- 1989.0089
- catalog number
- 1989.0089.09
- Credit Line
- Gift of Harold W. Ellis
- subject
- Comics
- Spider Man
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- Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
- Comic Books
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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