who created spider man

Spider-Man was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko for Marvel Comics in 1962.

Who created Spider-Man?

• The character of Spider-Man first appeared in Amazing Fantasy no. 15 in 1962.

• Most reference works credit Stan Lee as the writer and Steve Ditko as the illustrator and co-creator who designed Spider-Man’s look and visual style.

• Some historical discussions also mention Jack Kirby as having pitched an earlier “spider” concept, but the published, recognizable Spider-Man is generally attributed to Lee and Ditko.

Fast facts

• Debut: Amazing Fantasy #15 (Marvel Comics, 1962).

• Co-creators: Stan Lee (concept, story) and Steve Ditko (art, costume, many early stories).

• Role in comics: Often cited as Marvel’s “everyman” superhero, a teenager dealing with ordinary problems as well as superpowers.

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