Why Spider-Man Is So Important

Executive Creative Director of Marvel Games Bill Rosemann rounds out our month of exclusive Spider-Man coverage with a story about the character's humble beginnings, and why he resonated with so many people.
Thanks everyone for your support this month! We look forward to announcing our next cover very soon.

[@rogueguardian]

He's not a god, not a billionaire, he's just a kid who wants to do the right thing, that's why we love him ❤️.

[@midgetydeath]

Even when he's evicted and totally destitute, he keeps going out as Spider-Man.

[@Sjwleringaspcısı31]

He isnt a kid

[@rogueguardian]

The passion is too real

[@amoghagarwal9340]

Hell Yeah. Super stoked for SPIDERMAN 2

[@battleframestudios8989]

"Every super hero story is in response to spiderman." That's deep. That's probably why he's so iconic.

[@ar_reactions612]

Spider-Man is the greatest superhero of all time. Try to change my mind.

[@alexstewart7414]

Agreed

[@stephenking5852]

On IGN’s Top 100 Superheroes, he’s #3, with Batman at #2 and Superman at #1

[@gloriousporpoise9731]

Stephen King no one trusts ign

[@SkySoFew]

AR Studios no...because you're not wrong.

[@OmegaAvarice]

Batman 1 Spider-Man 2 flash 3

[@jakehuang3545]

I think the best thing about Spider-Man is his mask. When he puts his mask on, literally everyone can see themselves underneath that mask. No other superhero has that kind of relatability

[@TheAffectation8724]

Insomniac have made me remember how much this character means to me. I know their Spider-Man game will be the best Spider-Man of all time.

[@Habit117]

From being the laughing stock of Stan Lee's employers to effectively becoming the poster boy of Marvel and non arguably one if not the single greatest concept of a superhero ever conceptualized. Danny Elfman's theme kicking in while he's just soaring through the sky swinging along the tallest buildings around is just.... a spiritual experience.

[@peterparkerspizzaface6431]

Spiderman 2 the train scene, just epitomises who Spiderman is. I love the MCU, but that scene changed my life growing up.

[@3nertia]

Where he uses his body to stop the train?

[@TheMaan2008]

Yes!

[@gamerggs4063]

3nertia spooder man is so good for memes to

[@b.barnesws8149]

Spider-Man truly is the greatest, yet most relatable Superhero of all time.

[@Chase-id6ob]

he certainly is one of the most relatable

[@dreamerabe]

The greatest will always be Superman, as he was the first, and the reason why we have all these *super*heroes in the first place. And nope, he's not my favorite superhero. Just looking at things rationally and without bias.

[@Shazam123_]

B.Barnes WS actually superman is in my opinion

[@b.barnesws8149]

Ben Parsons He’s an alien who has one weakness. I wouldn’t say that’s relatable IMO.

[@dreamerabe]

B.Barnes WS He's relatable to people who have trouble fitting in. He's also really relatable to minorities who feel like they are part of two worlds.

[@aidanfox8219]

He's been popular for over 61 years he'll never get old.

[@Daniel-ew1bq]

Oooh, so the Stan Lee's boss is J.J Jameson D:

[@joeldeakin2003]

Watch nerd sync explain this

[@Daniel-ew1bq]

Joel Deakin Is this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2ilpYFprp10pbM

[@joeldeakin2003]

Daniel ye

[@Daniel-ew1bq]

Joel Deakin ok, thanks

[@inklink6270]

"I want comics about SPIDER-MAN DAMNIT" -J.J.J 1952

[@KylerRamos]

Bill Roseman speaks the truth, easily one of the best fictional characters of all time, the best superhero of all time. When I was younger reading those comics seeing how much Peter genuinely cared for his family and friends despite having to make sacrifices in his personal life really helped shape who I am today.

[@mar2fire]

Bill spoke nothing but the truth! Spider-Man wasn't a billionaire playboy or an alien from another planet he was just a nerdy teenager who was pick on and overlooked, the thing about Spider-Man he was relatable to a lot of people and that's makes him the greatest and my favorite superhero of all time!

[@dreamerabe]

Super Gamer Clark Kent was/is also a geeky person who was and is overlooked. Not just in the stories, but by people like you and others who don't understand him.

[@93King]

Abraham M. Exactly. A lot of people like to overlook him because he’s extremely powerful and from another planet, but when you read his comics you find out he’s more human than most humans and very relatable.

[@mar2fire]

Abraham M. Clark Kent's character isn't relatable though... Peter Parker's character is... this video has absolutely nothing to do with Clark Kent. People like you don't know the difference between Clark Kent and Peter Parker.

[@dcollie20]

Super Gamer facts!!!

[@mar2fire]

Deon Collie Damn straight fam!

[@ImplantedSiren3]

I am so fucking glad these are the people behind this game. You can tell they understand peter as a character.

[@lizarosa156]

He was a real Rescuer Hero that laughed at himself was authentic. Spiderman wasn't a Mysogynist narcissist. But, he really put himself on the line. He was ackward nerdy and a real good man. I need to go back and rewatch everything Spider Man.

[@fahadiit9144]

Was him not being a misogynist really an important Point for him to be a superhero lol

[@zombiekiller9503]

I absolutely love how the studio talks about this game! It's not just another project to them, they genuinely care about what they release.

[@spider-man5544]

I hate people kept saying batman or superman are the best superhero, being the best superhero is by being relatable to the people he protect because a superhero don't exist without them

[@_Mike23]

Spider-Man is and always will by my favorite marvel character

[@isaiahadams1208]

Spider-Man is one of my favorite characters in all of fiction. And my # 1 favorite marvel hero

[@spideyguy3315]

Mines to

[@hansharajdutta518]

Seriously I grow up watching spiderman I relate with him like being bullied , complications with decision in my life etc. That's why he was my favorite superhero of all time

[@stanfordfeynman2796]

When he talked about Ditko, Stan, and Romita, I was sort of sad he didn’t mention Jack Kirby. He contributed a lot more than people give him credit for.

[@tylarwiggins3885]

Spiderman is just a well written character

[@Stompnado]

he's just relatable, like what other superhero has rent problems ? it's the down to earth problems and personality that makes Spiderman so popular, also his powers are just entertaining and unique ...it's the many clever things about him that makes Spiderman so good as a character

[@stephenpatterson2860]

Spider-man has been and will always be my favorite super hero ever.

[@amsgame7148]

I think the best thing I ever heard is when most people picture wanting to be Spider-Man or having his powers, they aren't just picturing themselves swinging around a giant city, they are picturing themselves saving other people. And I think that is the definition of a hero. When you want to be them not just because of their powers but because of what they do for others.

[@bigshaq570]

Game stop is going to be broken when this game drops

[@hollowlegend1131]

not me

[@SupremelyWise]

Gamestop is a horrible company, buy digital, locally or through another third party like Amazon

[@hollowlegend1131]

how about no

[@-Anonymous-.]

That will be kingdom hearts 3

[@SupremelyWise]

Gamestop is literally very damaging for the gaming industry, but sure, go ahead

[@kingsora7977]

This is why out of all of the superheroes out there spider-man is the most relatable. When you look past the super powers and the costume. He's just a average guy just trying to get by in life.

[@midgetydeath]

I think even during the depression, Spider-Man would have been well-received. He had problems of his own, yes, but the important part is that he overcame them with stubbornness, hard work, and never let his hardships stop him from being a good man. I think these are messages that people in the depression would have appreciated. Kinda like Dark Souls.

[@thedawn2851]

This game is in good hands!

[@becominghumble]

This just made me want the game 10 times more!!! Love to see people with such passion working on games.

[@binnybubu]

Damn I want an Avengers game after watching Infinity War. So good

[@if3rd]

The Lost Bunny square enix and crystal dynamics are currently working on an avengers game hopefully we get more news about it at e3.

[@binnybubu]

Ira Ford I hope its more like a semi-open world like tomb raider. We get to control almost all characters and get a good story

[@DVRKSTXR]

So long as The Avengers project is a 3rd person action adventure game, *(like Marvel’s Spider-Man)* then Square Enix is on point. If it is anything different, then they have failed.

[@infesto8535]

ya heard of project avengers game?

[@binnybubu]

creative-nothingness Yes I have but it's been more than a year and they haven't released any new info since the announcement. I hope square enix doesn't pull off a konami

[@stephenking5852]

Thank you Joan Lee for making your husband into the legend he is. R.I.P.

[@EliteHunting1911]

I can't agree more - the best superhero to date and really one of the best characters overall, ever.

[@ohSlapper]

I just wanna be able to go inside every building in New York, impossible but would be insane

[@feistersnail4692]

Slapperjacker99 atleast 20 buildings or less

[@ohSlapper]

Feister Snail46 yeah even that would be great, just add another dimension to an open World Spider-Man game

[@Chief_Bill]

Slapperjacker99 me too. I always wished that you could be able to go inside most of the buildings in a huge city. Whether it's a superhero game, a GTA game or something similar, I want it so bad.

[@ohSlapper]

Chief Bill yeah man definitely would be amazing but would take a long time time for developers to do and create

[@b.barnesws8149]

They have talked about how during side missions a fight can start on the street, and then you end up in a convenient store or another shop, and vice-versa.

[@eduardocardenas8392]

He's been my idol since I was a baby, I'll die loving him 💙

[@beep_boop12]

I thought that the covridge had ended this made me happy

[@beep_boop12]

Can't wait

[@AIexsantgo]

the Gamerthon this is old, it’s just game informer post their videos late on KZbin because they want people to Visit their website. I don’t know why they post them Out of order I think whoever is running the KZbin page is just bad. And they don’t make playlist adding to the fact that their running their page bad and it’s not accessible For users

[@yipperdeyip]

moon man How do you know and wtf does it even matter?

[@xJakeeyy]

moon man well now we know who gets bullied in school

[@dreamerabe]

moon man You mad, bro? You seem mad.

[@blissvii9756]

This dude looks like Peter Parker

[@combojohn7953]

:D true, like a little bit older Peter Parker!

[@212thTomTaha]

I love Spider-Man! This game is gonna be lit!

[@westheking12]

My favorite heroes: Spiderman X Men Batman Black Panther Blade Daredevil

[@SamuelSamuelSamuel]

X men is my favorite hero.

[@antoniofebres801]

Samuel Samuel team*

[@SamuelSamuelSamuel]

It's a joke. Look at The Solo's comment.

[@westheking12]

I know X men is a team. But I really like all of the X men heroes so I cant decide on one so I choose them all as a whole.

[@ANDY-1109]

Ｗｏｗ , almost same❗ But I like CAPTAIN AMERICA too❗😋

[@MillyManga]

The guy in the video kinda looks like an older Peter Parker.

[@milfhunter6906]

Jamiil_2_Trill Or his dad.

[@dachshund_gaming]

Milf Hunter or his uncle

[@crashpal]

@@dachshund_gaming he'd be dead if that were the case

[@Chase-id6ob]

I love this guy and nsomniac's passions for this character that's why it will be great and could be the next arkam series equivalent or even better

[@deeevil3208]

I my mind he is he is... The greatest superhero of all times ✌️❤️❤️

[@MrLicoriceTree]

Beatiful, just beatiful!

[@combojohn7953]

Wow, he deeply understand who Spider-Man, Peter Parker is.

[@TheRandomeez]

This guy is amazing!! The way he talks about the character so passionately would make any guy hating spiderman a hardcore fan!

[@glidingfalcon4370]

Finally the Spider-Man game we don’t deserve, but need right now

[@tempesthq8348]

A lot of passion going into this one.

[@AngelGel01]

Cant wait

[@michaelmariuzza3594]

Spider-Man is my favorite of all time.

[@joefriedman9843]

This is an elite tribute to Spiderman. Best comic hero ever. I adore Batman as well but the relatability of Spiderman gives him the edge in my book.

[@Raging_Sayian_]

To me Spider-Man is the only marvel character who’s worth it than any of the other marvel characters. Because here you have a kid who’s a direct reflection of us on the page. Weather it’s dealing with the the loss of a loved one or relationship issues and the question of do I want to be this super hero do I want these powers. Plus he has villains that reflect sides of his personality like venom. Also when he’s Spider-Man he can be wise cracking and a jokester and that is the one thing that I love about him as a character. Insomniac has got it right everything they’ve done for this game is amazing spectacular even and I know that insomniac will make all Spidey fan happy and proud with this game.

[@The_VanDal]

Wow this guy is the definition of passion

[@jriibzmodus4792]

Agreed Bill Spiderman is awesome Can't wait to play as him!!

[@sidradzz]

Best SuperHero Ever!

[@Iyman2575]

The greatest super hero ♥️

[@rocketgroot4311]

I really want these guys to be in charge of the Marvel Gaming Universe.

[@NAAH091]

He has been my favorite superhero front the beginning.

[@deku4k]

Spidey is a legend !

[@webslinger7772]

Wow! This is amazing to have the game designers this passionate about their superhero! HURRY UP SEPTEMBER

[@RamenEditsz]

Best Character of all time

[@techno_spidey95]

🎶 Spider-man, Spider-Man, does what ever a spider can... 🎶

[@rocketgroot4311]

Wow this guy really does care. I can't wait to have this game upon my TV screen.

[@lzrs2348]

This perfectly sums up why Spiderman= my FAVE MARVEL character

[@Shazam123_]

Lachlan alway how many Spider-Man comics do you own mate

[@flashergoldpower15]

This video was wise, awesome and just a excellent video! Thank you Game informer for this As September is closing in..very slowly

[@reyes8143]

One of my favorite thing about spiderman is his relationship with his uncle. Uncle ben is just an ordinary man and that makes it even better. You don’t need a big, renowned or strongest hero to look up to. Uncle ben’s moral becomes the reason why Spiderman that we loves exists. He’s a great man, great husband and most importantly a great father (He’s Peter’s father no matter what okay). Its so relatable that Peter don’t look up to anyone but Uncle ben. A lot of people should have their uncle ben, an ordinary person (close to you) that could inspire you to do something better for yourselves or others.

[@theratking2100]

awh dude you are gonna make me cry I NEED THIS GAME

[@zaidahmad2018]

Thank you man for explaining why my favorite superhero is the greatest of all time. 😊😎💜💚❤💛💙

[@harishprabhu02]

Amazing Game Studio who really care and truly love in making the game.Respect to Insomniac Games and they did an incredible job.

[@blitzlegends1583]

My favorite hero hands down

[@Arthur-ex4yj]

I never thought of it that way.

[@ANGELOFDARKification]

The soundtrack in the background sounds amazing

[@julilolmo776]

0:03 TRUE 👐

[@bluerabbitinc]

After watching IW yesterday and being depressed as fuck after watching Spiderman fall, I really need this game to come out so bad. I need Spidey back. As a huge fan of him, I'm so happy that these people know their facts and I'm sure we'll have the greatest Spiderman game ever! September seems so far away!

[@greenstar9385]

Any movie producers/corporation boss should be passion-driven like this guy and not only money-driven

[@ronsan89]

Yes!!!! My favorite hero!!

[@boogeyman7270]

I am so hyped words cannot describe!!!

[@Igor-eb4ov]

the passion of this guys over spider man gives me life

[@elmerbarrera806]

Wasn’t there supposed to be new info for the spiderman monthly cover two days ago

[@vernonhardapple6983]

GLORIOUS EXPLICATION...

[@jizzer9000]

Spider-Man, wolverine and batman are my favourite heroes.

[@ErendieI]

Daamn I enjoyed this video way too much ... what a great guy I cant wait anymore for the game ... I hope I will still be alive in september c:

[@tonybleau6219]

Fuck I love this level of passion! The hype is real in this one!!! Can't wait!

[@alexkang4025]

This guy looks like the original Peter Parker. Throw some of the circle glasses on his and bam haha. Great video

[@Nickwilde2295]

Spiderman is the symbol of Marvel

[@crashpal]

One Big Reason is Peter Parker is A Very Relatable Character Which is Why The Connection is Bigger And More Than Other Heroes

[@E43N_19]

He my no.1 favourite hero 😍❤️

[@natethegreat7981]

This is a well shot interview brilliant job

[@prowthegamer]

My favorite superhero of all time.

[@TzsNatureWithJameelFar]

yes his the best hero the greatest and most amazing and most famous

[@jbstudios3000]

Spider-Man aka PETER PARKER is INDEED the greatest superhero of all time.

[@tae-soogogozeppeli3440]

Love you bill roseman you are à great spidey fan

[@NirbhaySolanki5665]

I'm glad this creator acknowledges that Peter Parker had lot of rage and angst too because he was upset and would sometimes be more edgier than others. People think Peter was a soy boy all the time which is not true. Spider-Man was kick-ass and after putting on the mask he'd create this fantastical fictional character that roasts bad guys. Peter had too much rage and Power but he'll suppress it as Peter to unleash it later as the most dramatic kick-ass Spider-Man.

[@jame1398]

Good God does this man get Spider-Man.

[@MaxClyde]

very well-spoken, good stuff

[@jbstudios3000]

This PROVES Why ONLY Peter should be Spider-Man. He was created to be ONE of a kind.

[@_ripVanWinkle_]

Stan Lee said anyone can where the mask kzbin.info3KVQ8nOHy_4?si=Ng0gbwSkLY1OD3qu

[@petermj1098]

@@_ripVanWinkle_Spider-Man is famous because Peter Parker is flawed person with a flawed life behind the mask. Everyone wants to be Spider-Man but nobody wants to be Peter Parker.

[@petermj1098]

@@_ripVanWinkle_ Peter Parker is relatable is because he is a flawed person with a flawed life. Spider-Man comics actually show the realistic consequences and struggles of balancing a superhero life is not idealistic all the time.

[@brandonhenderson2212]

I love this interview

[@gregwxst]

This commitment is why the game is gonna be goty2018

[@bplusstudios9031]

They did a damn good job

[@spooderdood8812]

Amen to that

[@joeythehom1e569]

Stan Lee's boss must've been inspiration for j. Jonah jamenson