The traditional costume resembling the webbing of a spider and the large white eyes on the mask have become one of the most recognizable parts of the costume. He is the friendly 'neighborhood' superhero that was made to stand out and be seen.

Peter Parker was created to be the little guy, the teenager with great power and unexpectedly great responsibility. Before the web-slinger swung onto the big screen, he had his humble beginnings within the pages of Marvel Comics.