Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in 1962, Spider-man was the first superhero of his kind. Unlike other heroic characters of the day, he has problems that ordinary teenagers can relate to.

Though Spidey has gone on to become very popular on television and in movies, his comic book adventures remain far more popular with the fans. Check out where the web-slinger’s adventures began and what he’s doing today in these great books and comics.