Throughout the years, Marvel has introduced iconic characters like Captain America, Iron Man, and The Incredible Hulk, but there’s no doubt that their most successful legacy character is the Amazing Spider-Man. A radioactive spider bit teenage Peter Parker and turned him into Spider-Man in the character’s beloved origin story.
With this universal love for Spider-Man came video games, live-action movies, and, of course, animated shows for each generation to enjoy over the decades. In fact, there has been a Spider-Man cartoon almost every decade since the 1960s, each featuring different visual and writing styles.
Updated by Timothy Blake Donohoo on December 29, 2023: As Marvel’s premiere hero, Spider-Man has had numerous animated adaptations that touched just as many generations of viewers. Now, there’s set to be another one on the Disney+ streaming service, presenting a new version of the Web-Slinger. Thankfully, many of these shows are easy to find and watch, each of them bringing to life then-recent aspects of Spidey’s comic books.
Why Spider-Man Has So Many Cartoons
Spider-Man has been Marvel’s biggest hero ever since he debuted in the 1960s. This is mainly due to his unique combination of colorful, humorous heroics and relatable nature. Unlike some of Marvel Comics’ other superheroes, Spider-Man is a normal young adult who has traditional life issues like paying rent on time and navigating complicated relationships. These elements have all found their way into his cartoon in one form or another.
Likewise, changes in animation styles and storytelling elements have allowed these core concepts of Spider-Man to be remixed and reimagined throughout the decades. Only the X-Men and the Incredible Hulk have able to rival Spider-Man when it comes to Marvel animated adaptations. It’s no wonder these heroes have largely been considered the “Trinity” of Marvel Comics. In the case of Spider-Man, this animated popularity began all the way back in the decade that birthed the character, the 1960s, with the first Spider-Man cartoon.
The Webhead’s first swing onto the screen came in a fun show for kids in the ’60s. The first Spider-Man cartoon left its mark on history with cheesy adventures and animation that sparked the creation of a few different memes over the years. The series also featured an iconic theme song that nearly every Spider-Man live-action movie has referenced.
Without the first Spider-Man cartoon, fans possibly wouldn’t have had the chance to enjoy the movies or other animated shows that followed. Spider-Man ’67 is a bit dated, but it still holds a special place in the hearts of many fans. This version of Spider-Man even made a quick cameo in Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse’s post-credits scene.
Spidey And His Amazing Friends
Spidey and His Amazing Friends premiered on Disney Jr. in 2021 as the spiritual successor to the fan-favorite series from the ’80s. The family-friendly series was geared toward younger ages and followed Peter Parker/Spider-Man alongside his modern team of Web Warriors like Miles Morales/Spin (who was renamed for the series) and Gwen Stacy/Ghost-Spider.
Spidey and His Amazing Friends launched with web episodes that introduced the new cast of heroes. Spider-Man’s drone Trace-E and his supercomputer Web-ster joined the trio as they faced kid-friendly versions of iconic Spider-Man villains like Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus. The show’s fourth season was green-lit in June 2023.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Marvel Studios previously announced the latest Spider-Man cartoon to star Peter Parker, which will stream on Disney+. This animated series was originally titled Spider-Man: Freshman Year, it was to be set in an alternate version of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was going to explore the previously unrevealed origins of the wall-crawler. Likewise, the second season was also planned to be fittingly subtitled Sophomore Year.
The new animated series is executive produced by Jeff Trammell, who will also serve as the head writer. Trammell is best known for his work with other Disney animated series like Craig of the Creek and Amphibia, which has fans even more excited about the upcoming Spider-Man cartoon. Most recently, it was renamed, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, with ties to the MCU seemingly severed.
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