who is the best spider-man? Answering the long-pondered question WRITTEN BY BELLA WATERS (ILLUSTRATED BY ELLA JENKINS)
"Whatever life holds in store for me, I will never forget these words: 'with great power comes great responsibility.' This is my gift, my curse. Who am I? I'm Spider-Man.” -
Peter Parker, Spider-Man, 2002
One of the general ideas of Spider-Man is the distinction between the normal appearance and demeanour of somebody, compared to the reality of someone beneath their outward perception, meaning that someone as shy and nerdy as Peter Parker has depth of character and is not what he may seem. It's when you finally delve under the surface that you may see what is really there; something beautiful and incredible and inspiring. People can be judgemental and superficial, but it doesn’t mean that you should change your identity to suit them. While there’s no denying they’re for entertainment, there are also some real moral lessons buried within the Spider-Man movies. These movies taught audiences that it’s okay to need and accept help and that some secrets are better left untold, 026
for you never know who they might hurt. They taught people to always look out for the little guy, and that it does nothing to judge a book by its cover. There is much controversy regarding which of the three Spider-Men takes out the top prize. Each actor took on and established a different facet that made their character portrayal memorable. So, who is the best Spider-Man? Arguably, the response in question depends on your personal opinion of what makes Peter Parker, well, Peter Parker, and what makes Spider-Man, Spider-Man. Is it the brilliant, nerdy side of Peter shown by Tobey Maguire, the confident, cool Spiderman portrayed by Andrew Garfield, or is it the modern, awkward teenager vibes we get from Tom Holland? features and human interests