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Spider-Man: An Origin Story
Follow Peter Parker's journey from ordinary boy to Spider-Man.
This is the story of Peter Parker, a shy and brainy boy living in New York. He struggles to fit in with the cool crowd at school, but he loves science and going to watch the wrestling with his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Then one day, his whole world is changed forever as a chance encounter with a radioactive spider turns him into Spider-Man, one of the most remarkable Super Heroes in history. Spider-Man must learn about the responsibility that comes with his powers.
Marvel Origins tell the stories of our favourite Marvel characters from their early lives and struggles to getting their powers and becoming some of the best-known Super Heroes of all time. These action-packed books are the perfect way to introduce children to the world of Marvel or to learn more about their favourite heroes.
© 2020 MARVEL
This is the story of Peter Parker, a shy and brainy boy living in New York. He struggles to fit in with the cool crowd at school, but he loves science and going to watch the wrestling with his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Then one day, his whole world is changed forever as a chance encounter with a radioactive spider turns him into Spider-Man, one of the most remarkable Super Heroes in history. Spider-Man must learn about the responsibility that comes with his powers.
Marvel Origins tell the stories of our favourite Marvel characters from their early lives and struggles to getting their powers and becoming some of the best-known Super Heroes of all time. These action-packed books are the perfect way to introduce children to the world of Marvel or to learn more about their favourite heroes.
© 2020 MARVEL
191 pages, Paperback
Published August 20, 2020
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March 21, 2022
I liked it when Spider man was in space and he was scared.
I liked it when he caught the bad guy
It could be better if they add better adjectives
I liked it when he caught the bad guy
It could be better if they add better adjectives
May 29, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
It was alright. Basically just a retelling of how Peter Parker becomes Spider-Man — nothing new or surprising if you already know the story. I didn’t feel like there was much depth to it, and it kind of skimmed over the emotional stuff that makes Spider-Man’s origin so powerful.
That said, it’s clearly written for younger readers, and for that audience, it works. The story’s simple, easy to follow, and probably a great intro for kids just getting into superheroes. But for older fans or anyone looking for a more detailed or thoughtful version of Peter’s origin, it might feel a bit too basic.
Not bad, just not super engaging for me
It was alright. Basically just a retelling of how Peter Parker becomes Spider-Man — nothing new or surprising if you already know the story. I didn’t feel like there was much depth to it, and it kind of skimmed over the emotional stuff that makes Spider-Man’s origin so powerful.
That said, it’s clearly written for younger readers, and for that audience, it works. The story’s simple, easy to follow, and probably a great intro for kids just getting into superheroes. But for older fans or anyone looking for a more detailed or thoughtful version of Peter’s origin, it might feel a bit too basic.
Not bad, just not super engaging for me
May 25, 2022
I read this to my “Spidey-Mad” 3, 5 and 7 year old boys and we all loved it! It was perfect for my youngest but wasn’t a typical childrens book so we could all enjoy it! It was refreshing that it wasn’t just a rewrite of the films we know like many of the spidey brand kids books are! Really hope there are more of these spidey adventures!!!!
July 12, 2024
I’ve been reading this one to the kids & they thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m not too sure who the target audience is… the way it’s written would suggest it’s for the younger kids, but there are no illustrations/ pictures for the wee yins… so maybe not?? Still, both my kids enjoyed Spidey’s shenanigans.
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October 12, 2023I am planning to buy this book for my nephew's birthday...does it have pictures?
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