I think another thing that has kept Spider-Man relevant is Marvel's flexibility on his age. Depending on what you're watching/reading, he can be a younger kid, a teen, a recent college grad, or a tired dad. There's a Spidey for all ages. Even in the shows targeting young kids, most other popular comic heroes are consistently portrayed as adults, save some of the X-Men.
Thanks for the great interview, Patrick. I'm curious, have you checked out the new Ultimate Spider-Man? It's Peter Parker as a mid-30s dad just learning to be a superhero. Great so far and only two issues in, so there isn't the weight of decades of stories behind it.
I think another thing that has kept Spider-Man relevant is Marvel's flexibility on his age. Depending on what you're watching/reading, he can be a younger kid, a teen, a recent college grad, or a tired dad. There's a Spidey for all ages. Even in the shows targeting young kids, most other popular comic heroes are consistently portrayed as adults, save some of the X-Men.
Thanks for the great interview, Patrick. I'm curious, have you checked out the new Ultimate Spider-Man? It's Peter Parker as a mid-30s dad just learning to be a superhero. Great so far and only two issues in, so there isn't the weight of decades of stories behind it.