Since Peter Parker appeared in his first comic in the 1960s, Spider-Man has fascinated people around the globe. The franchise has found success in comic series, television shows, movies, video games, and more. Spider-Man explores the franchise's creator, history, and global impact. Features include a glossary, a timeline, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.