One of Spider-Man's most heartfelt stories

[@GothamPaladin]

Changed the title, you guys convinced me 🤝

[@Kyda1954]

GothamPaladin = smash

[@mikavansuilichem]

What was it before?

[@eminstinct4114]

@@mikavansuilichemone of Spider-Man’s most depressing stories

[@mikaelwilson8049]

3:13 I never fully understood why so many people like Spider-Man, now I know why

[@coolkingkaleb4050]

Interesting

[@zwergz1122]

*One of Spiderman's most depressing stories* "Do you have the slightest idea how little that narrows it down?"

[@kazemizu]

Almost as hard as figuring out batman's identity

[@convoid1888]

​@kazemizu Honestly, It's a fifty fifty on how easy that is. It could be chalked up to the richest guy in the area, or maybe the people think that's too easy of an answer, especially sense the richest guy in the area is such a self centered douche bag ladies man. He gives them the idea they want to see, the rich guy is just another rich douche. If they can believe that, why would they connect the dots in money? He's the richest guy in Gotham not the only person around with that kind of money.

[@kazemizu]

@@convoid1888yt search batman beyond reveals his identity

[@thegreatacolyt1277]

Actually true

[@convoid1888]

@cartoonistlouis773 FIL theory/matpat, had a theory that explains that clearly and makes it very understandable on how it is possible and easy to accept.

[@megamandrn001]

If Captain America himself says you're one of the greatest men he's ever known, case closed, no more interviews needed.

[@GGGyes4764]

Yep. Couldn’t agree more

[@finnfiasco]

All I want is for Peter to have a stable life, with the woman he loves and family he deserves. He’s a fictional character but just, please. He’s earned it.

[@vietdroid]

I couldn't agree more. Just let the guy rest

[@ultimatederek1815]

It’s frustrated that Spider-Man dosent get a stable job and relationship and family and we get it he’s supposed to be related but not like that it’s just awful he needs to be Happy

[@thegreatacolyt1277]

Yes absolutely!

[@perfectsoul3419]

​@@ultimatederek1815 IRL people not always have stable jobs and relationship, and they don't spend time in Spider-Man suit. Peter just can't be everywhere and have time to anything he wants. Sad, but that's life of Spider-Man.

[@ultimatederek1815]

@@perfectsoul3419 yea but the part where Spiderman gets chucked it’s un relatable do to the fact that some Maya God transport to another dimension with your Girlfriend you tried to get back Home you end up being the one getting back home and the. Going back to rescue your girl only to find out she cheated on your for four years that’s un relatable Fr I hate so much that story

[@randomguy3080]

Jefferson Davis said it best, “A hero is just a guy who doesn’t give up.” It aligns perfectly with the great power and greater responsibility quote

[@racheljackson4428]

Amen sir.

[@Naitik_Behera]

Sometimes I forget that Spiderman is fictional, because for almost my whole life he's been real to me, more real than any other character out there.

[@victuz]

It's because he's relatable to the ordinary folk, to the average Joe. The other heroes also have their human side, but the way they behave and think aren't really relatable to your average citizen because they see being a hero as a profession, why for Spiderman it's not like that.

[@erebusthemothking6494]

Spider-Man isn’t fictional, he’s not real but he’s not fictional, he’s the best in us, the very best of us in our worst moments.

[@mikeyguerrero-l1g]

That why Stan Lee created Spider-Man

[@davidcook680]

Works of fiction can be real in our imaginations and minds. I have spent my entire life reading. Many series I have read in my mind were real. Where once a long series ends. I miss the characters. The ones lost feel like real loss.

[@stangamerz4642]

This is who Spider-Man is.

[@BullySMaguire]

Who am I? You sure you want to know?

[@Jetstreamsamsbiggestglazer]

@@BullySMaguireyou are pain, sadness and MEMES incarnate

[@BullySMaguire]

@@Jetstreamsamsbiggestglazer They love me!

[@thegreatacolyt1277]

​@@BullySMaguireI don't😂

[@BullySMaguire]

@@thegreatacolyt1277 You're an embarrassment

[@safiyypro5467]

If there's anyone I trust the most to write a heartfelt/interesting Spider-man story, it's Chip Zdarsky definitely

[@Justmyhandle]

THIS. This is EXACTLY why I love Spider-Man in a nutshell and hands down possibly the best representation of Peter Parker in modern comics. And part of what makes him so timeless is that people don't only make mistakes, fail, and experience hardship when they're teenagers. We mess up throughout life, no matter what age we are. And Peter's no exception. However long we live or wise & experienced we become, we're NEVER perfect. This is one reason I fundamentally reject the "Spider-Man can't grow up because he's more reletable as a teen" argument. No, he can't grow up because writing him as a teen is more familiar and easier to market to kids (despite the fact that his audience grew beyond kids decades ago). A fallible Spider-Man is relatable to any age demographic that resonates with his struggles, however old or young he is in-universe. And history shows that some of the most critically successful stories are the ones set at different stages of Peter's life beyond high school-college. It's not the age range that dictates Peter's relatability, it's the humanity of his fallibility. Specifically, it's relatable to people of potentially any age how this protagonist at his best is written like a believable human being with imperfections that can come back to bite him. He suffers, stumbles, falls, cries, rages, gets scared, feels guilty for not doing better, and occasionally despairs or wants to quit. All of this is what makes Peter great: The man, not the spider. That humanity is his greatest strength and weakness, depending on how it's used. But in the end, Peter learns from his errors, stands up, and perseveres. So long as he's physically/mentally able to go on, Spider-Man will ALWAYS try to do good. To quote Jennifer Tilly's Madame Leota, "You try, you fail. You try, you fail. But the only true failure is when you stop trying."

[@MrJerichoPumpkin]

Don't tell me, I started as a teen during Erik Larsen run, that was basically a soap opera with a ton of adult-only subtext. It was great, I will always love it.

[@elalan4879]

And thats why Peter B. Parker is so loved since spiderman into the spiderverse

[@Justmyhandle]

@@elalan4879 Agreed, I didn't like him and Mary Jane getting divorced but they have broken up for myriad reasons before in the comics so it's not out of character. It's equally in character, however, for their love to be so strong that they can always find their way back to each other in the end even if it takes a long while. And I'm so happy that they not only reconciled but had a child together. It's understandable why some prefer Peter being with someone else or remaining single, whatever their reasons. Some fans, writers, and staff at Marvel just don't like MJ or think Peter being single is more responsible, practical, interesting, etc. I personally think an older Pete can be equally or even more interesting after his time as Spider-Man is over, when he leaves NYC to a successor (Miles, Mayday, etc.) and supports them in a role more like how Tony Stark once supported him. He can still do a lot of good for others as a scientist, professor, and/or inventor. He could become like a Lucius Fox and/or Alfred figure to the next generation of webslingers, regularly improving their new Spidey's gadgets & collaborating on new tools, repairing damage on suits + crafting new versions for different missions, sharing wisdom from his crime-fighting days with new blood, etc. In serious emergencies (Ex- Avenger-level threat), Peter could occasionally suit up again with an advanced suit to compensate for his age (He'd be past his physical prime but still pretty powerful, not a weakened old man). But as long as Marvel's old heads keep regressing Peter, that won't happen in canon anytime soon.

[@spiderrocket8367]

Top comment !💫

[@riymeep6708]

I want him to grow up for the same reason I enjoy seeing any character grow up. I want to see them live their lives with all the good and bad that comes with it. Seeing the characters that I relate to or even just enjoy seeing grow older and learn more makes me feel less scared and more okay to do so myself.

[@Hardcore_Hybrid]

hotdog man could have been the most popular hotdog vendor in the city if he advertised that spiderman eats there everyday

[@NazoXIII]

I love this story because of how raw it felt seeing Spidey show up at the warehouse and absolutely dismantling the criminals. Haven't seen Pete portrayed that angry since Back in Black

[@BaconManGaming101]

he was also insanely angry in grim hunt after kaine sacrificed himself for him

[@iveyyewitt1621]

I had a whole "I Hate One More Day" rant prepared.... but instead, I'll just say that I love how they slotted Cap in there.

[@M08Xrd]

The fact that Peter actually went to get a hotdog every day is HILARIOUS

[@jamesmcdavid1673]

When Spider-Man stops making quips, you know he's furious.

[@wet0wl]

This story is actually really sweet and amazing. It may have sad undertones but it truly understands the character, this is Spider-Man. I really hope we get to see more of this in depth and personal relationship between Spider-Man and the public in Spider-Man 4.

[@Alex-ey5qz]

I would love if a recreation of this comic was the ending of Spider-Man 4, I think it would fit really well

[@ninjafrog6966]

spider-man 4 isn’t happening

[@wet0wl]

@@ninjafrog6966 Yes it is though

[@laurentpeterson5276]

He's our "friendly neighborhood, Spider-man."

[@discontinued692]

I wish there were more situations where superheroes don't always save someone, much like how in healthcare, there is often times where someone is in a situation where they can't be saved. Seeing superheroes go through the feelings after would be good for people to read and understand.

[@TheCart54321]

Trust me I’m BEGGING for the writers of the next Miles morales spider man movie to make it so he DOESNT save his dad because this is the exact thing I wanna see.

[@jacobtarter2237]

Yap, makes them feel more relatable and in terms we appreciate them more cause they’re more relatable. Not exactly the same situation, but Tony in iron man 3 is a good example. Throughout the movie we see him suffering from PTSD, having panic attacks and what not cause of what happened in avengers 1 brings him closer down to earth in a good way

[@biggeek2256]

THIS! This is how Spider-Man stories SHOULD BE done, not the crap that they have been doing to him And this is definitely one of the most heartbreaking stories ever, but it’s showing how much of a good soul Peter has

[@jayzeelough7776]

It’s honestly beautiful how well they make Spider-man an actually real and relatable person in this comic. This is how he feels relatable to me.

[@gilgameshthetreasurehunter2750]

Kyle's mom: they killed him, they killed my son! Peter: .... *Black suit theme*

[@colesephhh9546]

Nah bro… Prowler theme

[@zachsauyer]

Miguel Theme

[@PedroLucas-mg5je]

Winter Soldier theme

[@jesusolguin5896]

One of the greatest things to learn about Spider-man legacy in the future in the comics is that in the far far far future where cable (X-Men characters) is from. Cable says to Spider-Man that he is the only one who is vividly remembered as THE greatest hero of all time, while most of the heroes faded away which I think is sweet.

[@PurpleBandit3000]

This is why Spider-Man is my favorite superhero

[@Ra3_ar1adnE]

Dude, just seeing Peter as spider-man tutoring Kyle is genuinely so wholesome to see.

[@chidorislayer9000]

one of the reasons i love spider-man hes so down to earth and truly the friendly neighborhood spider-man unlike other heroes he always has a down to earth feeling

[@kommandantgalileo]

It's bittersweet, seeing the appreciation of Pete but also the death of Kyle.

[@AzA609]

I love Spider-Man. He is the greatest superhero of all time. One thing I have noticed about most great superheroes is that they didn't choose to be a superhero; through tragedy, they were pushed into being one. Spider-Man embodies sacrifice, perseverance, and overcoming personal challenges. And that's what I love about Spider-Man.

[@sithsoldier98]

Salute to Spider-Man for making his Uncle Ben proud with his great care and responsibilities 👏🏾 ❤❤

[@thebeetle1656]

damn that is one of the most beautiful comics Ive ever heard

[@vengeance4566]

The comic reminds me of Spider-Man 1 (2002)'s interview montage of all citizens giving their thoughts on Spider-Man, but this comic pushing it further and make it more touching and emotional, Chip Zdarsky is such good writer.

[@paulc1553]

One of the best Spider-Man stories ever. Instant classic.

[@georgieiskewl3785]

There’s this Spiderman comic that always makes me tear up but almost no one covers it. It’s about this kid who is in an abusive household and every time he goes into his room he imagines Spiderman and talks to him the issue ends with the kids mom passing away and the kid has to leave his house and he has to say goodbye to imaginary Spiderman The Spiderman tells him that men don’t hug they shake hands and he unmasks himself as an African American Spiderman. I have no idea what issue it is but it really hits the feels.

[@WilliamButcher26566]

I'd like to know the issue too

[@dotted_stains2792]

​@@WilliamButcher26566here

[@dotted_stains2792]

Peter Parker spider man #35 (2001) I actually put the link earlier only to realise that KZbin doesn't like it. Anyways, here you go.

[@georgieiskewl3785]

@@dotted_stains2792 yes that’s the story thank you so much!

[@JVCS-b6z]

Damn i just watched a video about that one, yeah i can confirm it gets you in the feels

[@AdityaKumar-pv4xz]

Kindest hero have worst life ❤

[@herbetson1963]

There is deadpool comic that showed deadpool saving person from suicide. Also there is comic of superman saving person from suicide. I love comics that show humanity of super heros and not just fighting.

[@MrJerichoPumpkin]

there is also a Hitman issue with Tommy Monaghan comforting Superman that is having a breakdown.

[@Kitsu-vk3of]

What an amazing story. It really embodies the character of Spider-Man.

[@anonymouss.2158]

Man I LOVE these kind of Spider-Man comics/stories. So Realistic. So down to earth. Really hits you right in the feels. THIS is Spider-Man. This is the character we all know and love.

[@xuanbachnguyen4119]

Hands down the best superhero ever created imo.

[@originsmenagerie9920]

Spider Man is a pure soul. I would trust him with my life and my lizard’s life and I love him so much. LET HIM BE HAPPY, DANGIT!

[@enviousgaming3250]

when i read this a couple of years ago i cried so hard both for peter and kyle i can't imagine how hard that would be in real life if i were in spidermans shoes i would have been heartbroken, blamed myself and i honestly think i would have lost control and possibly killed the criminals and may have called it a day and quit being spiderman after that

[@dawg065]

They need to write more stories like this.

[@cjcaliswag]

This is why SpiderMan is my favorite hero. Right here. This entire comic.

[@JoshuaPrime]

This Story was Beautiful, I teared watching this, People need to see this side of the story in Cinemas, the side of a normal bystanders perspective and how one Person can make a difference for better or worse, this is why love Spiderman ❤

[@carleggs2037]

this brought me to literal tears bro

[@Daringloki]

Spider man is the best marvel character we can all relate to this character

[@DB8ed]

This is why The Punisher exists. It's not that he does the things Spider-Man cant do. He does the things Spider-Man SHOULDNT have do. Case in point with the robbers.

[@Akira-Akari]

Peter gave the best interview on spider man. Such a good buddy to him.

[@mahdougbred]

Spider man is one of if not THE most selfless heroes of all time.

[@guyzuponstaeg6598]

Spidey is my guy and stories like these have kept me reading over 35 years. Thanks for posting this AND giving the issue number. Many don't include the issue #.

[@Dottor_J]

Yeah definitely one of the best stories. A great representation of what Spiderman really is about

[@Jebbtube]

I stopped reading comics over a decade ago, but every so often, they put out a banger.

[@mrhappyjuice]

I like to imagine this story also happened in Spiderverse 1610 (movie Miles' universe). I'd then like to think the guy would make a second documentary interviewing the same people after the news of his death... Maybe even asking the new Spider-Man (Miles)... It'd be so sad but also kinda bittersweet...

[@riymeep6708]

1610 is also the same universe as the original ultimate comics, in which Peter Parker also died, so this comic can work there as well

[@UncleJon-31]

It’s characters like these that keep me going through life 🥹

[@dbzking02]

Stories like this are what I'd love to see in a tv show.

[@Callerofcats]

We should all be more like Spider-Man

[@Hurlesboy]

Damn, I choked up.

[@connorklaebisch1624]

This is actually my favorite spider-man comic: it really encapsulates what Spider-Man is about and what he goes through

[@karanb2067]

Peter Parkers the best. probably one of the best role models youths can choose.

[@Grimlock987]

I was talking to my wife earlier about Spider-Man. She asked me who was my top five comic book characters. Spider-Man is in the top 3. IT’s stories like this is why I love Spider-Man.

[@garatenadialga6886]

This is why spider man is the greatest marvel dc super hero

[@liamlizar7878]

I want Chip Zdarsky back once Zeb Wells leaves the amazing Spider-man book

[@puglife658]

As long as you exist, someone will hate you no matter who you are or what you do. That’s just a fact of life. If you think nobody hates you, you either don’t get out much or you’re lying to yourself. The fact Peter lives with this every day, knowing he’s doing his best but no matter what he does he’ll always be hated by at least somebody, that’s real perseverance and determination. He’s human. He makes mistakes. And those mistakes will always be held against him no matter what. And he keeps going and doing his best. He’s a great role model. He’s not a billionaire like stark, a military man like rogers, or a scientist like banner or richards (although he is definitely smart enough to be one), he’s a kid from queens. He does what’s right because it’s right. Not because he wants something out of it. He represents everything I want to be. If I got bitten by a radioactive spider, I know I wouldn’t be as good as Peter but I’d damn well try to be. (I mean there’s also the issue of be being a girl not a guy but that’s secondary. I’d still try to be a spider-person like him.)

[@infinityofficial8079]

even if you are a girl that's not an issue, you can be the best spider-woman

[@billbillinger2117]

My favorite Spidey moments is when the OAA walked him to a sunny beach, filled with people, to reassure a mentally battered Parker of all the peoples lives he has saved over the years.

[@RavenLotz]

That peter parker is a good friend to spiderman

[@MrPonytron]

This is why Spider-Man is my favorite superhero of all ❤

[@tatalsaba]

Zdarsky gets the character and the tone of his series, excellent work.

[@only1799]

First spider-man story with a wholesome ending

[@Xehanort10]

The Insomniac Spider-Man game theme at the end is a nice touch.

[@jettthewolf887]

Those thugs are so lucky he wasn't wearing the symbiote. They wouldn't have survived.

[@HEYBRO69-ch]

This story reminded me of the quote from the movie titled Schindler's list " He who saves one life saves the world entire".

[@tommycoolatta9861]

There could literally never be a comic with that good of an ending of him just saying "he's never going to stop trying" like you can try to make one but holy SHIT

[@mr.inkwell4782]

This is the spider man stanley believes in.

[@tuaterra]

Spider-Man must need like 2 hours sleep if he can keep up a double identity, a relationship, a job and tutor a kid on his maths homework.

[@redmondpeters6221]

Superheroes are those characters that make you believe in hope. I guess you could say that they guide us. In a way. We read all these comics of our favourite heroes and heroines and spend time in their world and then we're able to make our real one just a little bit better.

[@step2807]

This is why i love spider man

[@workaholick]

Spidey on the roof like " Sorry Kyle, another person I failed just like Captain Stacey and Uncle Ben..."😢

[@aron1089]

This is one of the best comics holy shit. Also Cap jumpscare lmao

[@zackdelarosa14]

And I wept. Spiderman is my favorite Marvel Hero

[@Dan-p4d]

broo....putting in the notes of Cap's theme killed me. Salute!!!

[@briandouglasahern7067]

That is such a beautiful story.

[@ywjsiabvue]

I almost shed a tear

[@TemplarBlonic]

Fantastic. This is why we need superheroes-- examples, no matter how fictional, of overcoming obstacles and strife. Showing us not what we are-- but what we _can_ be!

[@bladerj]

finally one video that shows what the actual issue is. thank you

[@the_quiet_ones]

Who keeps cutting onions in my room? Damn ninjas...

[@glenfordgreen8652]

One of the saddest and yet greatest Spiderman stories ever. I'm so glad your video came on viewing choices. New subscriber.

[@thewatchmanstudios6257]

That was a good synopsis of that story. I especially liked it ending on the sound of a page turn. Well done

[@jayraiya92]

this was beautiful, truly the beauty of comics encapsulated in one of em

[@vitdmilk5466]

Chip zdarsky is such a great spiderman writer.

[@MusicLover-my6fo]

Imagine the Punisher getting a story like this.

[@BladeMaster117]

One of the best parts if the issue is the name credits on the cover. It is just one guy

[@Soldier4USA2005]

He's right about Cap. if Captain America says that about you, you will never have to question yourself about if you're doing the right thing ever again. The level of confidence that would give me would be out of this world, changing me forever.

[@frostywasp1743]

Please check out Spectacular Spider-Man Vol 2 14 This issue to me is the reason i will always be inspired by Spider-Man and respect Peter Parker for going through all the pain he's suffered in life and still go out of his way to make others smile.

[@antoniogirgenti9738]

One of the best 🕷

[@RedGuardianRG92]

People are terrible when they choose to hate what they don't understand, and let themselves be blinded by the truth of how the one person is actually a good soul. If they were to take the time to see the good qualities for themselves they would see that Spider-Man is a true here. Too bad there are those too stubborn to get rid of the blind in their eyes. It's an everyday factor of human kind.

[@dolphinskun6956]

I love spider-man so much bro

[@CourtRobGray]

One small detail I quite liked in this story is how they kept Venom’s debut design. Is it weird that I think Venom looks more menacing with a creepy ass smile with regular teeth instead of sharp fangs. I’m glad they brought it back as an Easter egg.

[@dbzking02]

3:10 Okay, why did that just make me gasp and clutch my pearls? THAT'S SO CUUUUUTEEEE!!!

[@pkakaTC2]

Ok but imagine all of those webs on the walls of random buildings when he swings and imagine how pissed those building cleaners are every day they have to clean those sticky webs

[@blaine_elmore]

Masterfully written

[@ghostxp5167]

It's nice. This book is nice.

[@getreal6124]

Touching! 😊

[@MosestheJohovace]

If the symbol of American peace and Freedom says you’re one of the greatest men he’s ever known you’re obviously doing something right