Spider Man is the greatest superhero ever to me.
Wanna know why, because I'm Spider Man, because were all Spider Man, because each and every one of us can be under that mask. Spider Man is our portal to the superhero universe. No one can be Batman and no one can be Superman. They are examples to look up to. Not like Spider Man who symbolizes that each and every one of us can be heroes, an example that drives us to be good.
He also has the coolest costume since its inception. No underwear like Batman who's design has been altered over his ages whereas Spider Man has stood the test of time and still retains the iconic appearance Ditko gave him.
He has the most unique origin story where criminals didn't just killed his uncle but he himself had a part to play via his inaction. What drives him isn't vengeance or idealism, its guilt and ti distinguishes him from every other superhero in existence.
His rogues gallery is the most diverse in any comic book with a wide list of enemies with unique personalities and powers and grudges.
His power set is also one of the most well put together and balanced. He isn't normal like Batman and he isn't godlike like Superman. He's grounded but very powerful.
Generally heroes tend to be categorized in two bands, the Batmans and the Supermans. Spider Man is his own category. He is the middle man, the balance between darkness and light. He is a positive superhero who deals with dark happenings and it elevates him above both groups.
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