Why Spider-Man Never Gets Old

Spider-Man has been one of the world's most popular superheroes for more than sixty years—but why has the character endured through so many radically different versions? In this episode, we trace the history of Spider-Man from Stan Lee's original Peter Parker through the Sam Raimi films, the MCU, and all across the Spiderverse. Along the way, we ask what actually makes Spider-Man . . . Spider-Man. Peter Parker? The powers? The costume? Uncle Ben? Or is the character built around something deeper—the idea that great power creates responsibility, sacrifice, failure, and the obligation to keep getting back up?