The Origin of Spider-Man
Origin of Spider-Man is the 21st episode of the 1967 animated series Spider-Man, which aired on September 14, 1968.
Story
Peter Parker is bitten by a radioactive spider while observing a radiation experiment at Empire State University. Feeling unwell, he steps outside, only to be confronted by two thugs. However, when he instinctively throws a punch, he shatters a streetlight, realizing something strange has happened to him. Later, as he nearly gets hit by a car, he leaps away and discovers that he can climb walls. Aware of his newfound spider-like abilities, Peter invents a web-shooter and begins swinging between buildings.
Hoping to use his powers to make money, Peter secures a television appearance. However, during his performance, he witnesses a thief escaping. Choosing to ignore it, he thinks, "It’s not my problem."
Upon returning home, Peter is devastated to learn that his Uncle Ben has been murdered by a robber. Overcome with rage and sorrow, he dons his Spider-Man costume and tracks the criminal to a warehouse near the harbor, where they face off.
After subduing the criminal, Peter is horrified to discover that it is the same thief he had let escape earlier.
Realizing that "with great power there must also always be great responsibility," Peter vows to use his abilities for good, dedicating himself to fighting crime as Spider-Man.
Cast
| Character | Voices[1] |
|---|---|
| Peter Parker / Spider-Man | Paul Soles |
| Aunt May | Peg Dixon |
| Ben Parker | Tom Harvey |
| Fugitive | Max Ferguson |
| Moose | Alfie Scopp |
| Sal | Paul Soles |
| Ed Sulivan | Max Ferguson |
| Scientist Man | Alfie Scopp |
| Police officer | Paul Kligman Alfie Scopp |
| Narrator | Bernard Cowan |
Trivia
- The episode was based on the first page of comic Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15 and Spectacular Spider-Man (1968) "In The Beginning," but the scene where Peter goes to a wrestling event did not appear until Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends episode, "Along Came Spidey".
- In the comics, Peter makes his television debut through wrestling, but in this cartoon, he appears backstage alongside a man named Ed Sullivan.
References
- ↑ "Spider-man: Origin of Spider-Man". IMDB. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
External links
- List of The Origin of Spider-Man episodes on IMDb
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