Personally I lost interest in Peter a few years ago. I loved him growing up but not anymore.

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@king_nomarch said:

Personally I lost interest in Peter a few years ago. I loved him growing up but not anymore

I wholeheartedly agree. I can't relate to the current counterfeit version at all. It isn't the same Peter Parker. He is being written in such an OOC manner that he's no longer a formidable powerhouse in his own right. There's an over reliance on tech and others to save him.

What's happened to the indepedent, mature & intelligent super hero who got things done successfully without the aid of others???

There is no sense of plausibility and engaging attributes to Spider-Man in 2016.

Where once his enhanced agility & physical strength, spider sense, intelligence and minimalistic tech was enough to take on street level foes up to big cosmic hitters and win, is now not good enough.

And this is just the tip of the iceberg. There is so much more that is wrong with sloppy bland Spider-Man.

Well, here are a few reasons:

1. Spider-Man's intelligence. He shows us that power is not just physical power. He utilizes his intelligence to overcome odds that his powers can't solve, which is always nice to see. Plus, who doesn't love cool spidery suits, and gadgets?
2. Everyone of us has a choice. We can choose to stray down the wrong path, or be better, doing the right thing. With great power there must also come great responsibility.
3. Instead of letting his guilt consume him, Spider-Man remains optimistic, using his past mistakes as a constant reminder as to why he can and will do better.
4. The humor is simply amazing. Ranging from distraction, awkward situations, the parker luck, Spidey comics always, at least most of the time, have funny scenes that are just great to see.
5. Spider-Man never gives up on anyone. His motto: Nobody die, no one, we must believe that even those who have committed crimes, can one day improve, and do their part for society. As ridiculous as it is, it is what makes Spider-Man great, something which kids can and should aspire to.
6. Kinda relates to the previous point, but perseverance. Spider-Man never gives up, in some cases, his willpower is strong enough to overcome staggering odds, which is in itself pretty cool.
7. The action, his powers. I would be lying if I didn't mention this. Favorite battle to date is against the Kravinoff family during Grim Hunt.

Note: I guess relatability is a huge factor to some Spidey fans, but it isn't a huge factor for me.

You've just named the reasons why half the people like him, because they can relate with him.

I like spiderman for one thing he is relatable,he is compassinate hero, his sense of humor, smart, talented dispite what his boss says, and for the fact that he tries to find balance in his chaotic life.

But he's never reliable where it counts, and thai imo is the mark of a true superhero, someone who is always dependable.