Superheroes are always popular with kids and adults alike - and one of them seems to swing high above the rest. In 2021, GAME conducted a study to find out which superhero was the worldwide favourite. Spider-Man had the rest of the caped crusaders beat, with a massive majority of 57%! Since he was created in 1962, Spider-Man's influence has become huge!
The red and blue clothed hero has been seen in many comics, including cross-over editions with other Marvel characters. Spider-Man has also been featured in many popular feature films. The hero is a valuable part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, while his own standalone films, such as Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), were box office smashes. Tobey Maguire, Tom Holland and Andrew Garfield have all recently played the spider themed hero.
Part of what makes Spider-Man popular is the fact that underneath the mask, he's just a regular person. He is an easy hero to root for - especially when he's fighting against sinister baddies like the Green Goblin or Doctor Octopus. Spider-Man is also a kid friendly superhero, thanks to his light-hearted tone and family friendly films and shows. Spidey and His Amazing Friends is an instalment in the franchise designed specifically for preschool kids! This 3 season long TV show follows preschool aged Spidey, Spin and Ghost-Spider as they fight foes in a kid-friendly animation style! Baby Brands Direct have some great Spider-Man branded toys, available for retailers to buy wholesale at competitive prices!
