Spider-Man is a fictional superhero created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko for Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in "Amazing Fantasy" #15 in 1962. Spider-Man, also known as Peter Parker, is a young, nerdy high school student who gains incredible spider-like abilities after being bitten by a radioactive spider.

Peter Parker adopts the alter ego of Spider-Man, using his newfound powers to fight crime and protect the innocent. He possesses superhuman strength, agility, and the ability to cling to walls. He also has a "spider-sense" that alerts him to impending danger. Spider-Man is known for his acrobatic fighting style and his use of web-shooters, which he invented himself to swing through the city and create various web-based weapons and gadgets.

Spider-Man's rogues' gallery includes iconic villains such as the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Venom, and the Sandman, among others. Over the years, Spider-Man has become one of Marvel's most popular and enduring characters, appearing in numerous comic book series, animated adaptations, and live-action films.

In the films, Spider-Man has been portrayed by several actors. Tobey Maguire portrayed the character in Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" trilogy released between 2002 and 2007. Andrew Garfield played Spider-Man in "The Amazing Spider-Man" films in 2012 and 2014. Since 2016, Tom Holland has taken on the role of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with his appearance in "Captain America: Civil War." Holland's portrayal has continued in standalone films like "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017), "Spider-Man: Far From Home" (2019), and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" (2021).

Spider-Man has become an iconic and beloved superhero, known for his relatability as a young, ordinary person with extraordinary abilities. He represents themes of responsibility, sacrifice, and the struggle to balance his personal life with his heroic duties. Spider-Man's enduring popularity has made him a cultural icon and a staple of the superhero genre.