

It also utilized material from all eras of the comic's run and other sources such as the works of Brian Michael Bendis work on Ultimate Spider-Man, and the Sam Raimi Spider-Man films.įollowing The Walt Disney Company's purchase of Marvel Entertainment Sony relinquished all television rights to Spider-Man, including animation, in exchange for " some concession vis-a-vis the live action Spider-Man features" thus raising questions about what would happen to the series.
SPECTACULAR SPIDER MAN SERIES
The series used classic storylines and characters mostly based on the works of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko where the character was in high school. The show deals with typical teenage coming of age issues such as popularity, financial difficulties, multitasking, or securing employment, later delving into metaphors for drug use and gambling addiction. Although balancing the two worlds is difficult for Peter, he always remembers the phrase: "With great power there must also come great responsibility." Unlike the Spider-Man and Spider-Man: The New Animated Series versions, this Peter Parker is still in high school.

The Spectacular Spider-Man followed the adventures of Peter Parker as he deals with his social life, a part-time job, and school while being secretly being the costumed superhero named Spider-Man.
