Spiderman can't save everyone, but he can sure put a smile on their face. Tries at least

I think Spider-Man is the perfect representation of what it means to be a real hero. That no matter what powers or advantages you may have, there will always be mistakes. There is no such thing as a perfect hero, and above all not everyone can be saved, even then a hero isn’t supposed to be perfect… a true hero is somebody who lends hope to others, to let them know that there is good people out there and that wherever there is darkness there will always be light.

What makes spider-man one of my all time favorite heroes is that he's not like all the others, he's not a god, a billionaire, or a super soldier he's just a regular kid(or guy depending on the age in what comic your reading) he's always trying to do the right thing even when other hate on him. But what makes him different from other heroes is that despite all the backlash he receives from being spider-man how their are some days he fails to save someone, he always gets back up. What makes a hero isn't being able to smile for the camera, it's being able to get back up no matter the pain, loss, or suffering just to save one life no matter how small

Spider-Chad , no matter how many writers try to break him and ruin him , still inspires Heroism and selfless servitude .Superior Super-Hero .

People think Spider-Mans powers are his supernatural ones, but it's his humanity. His empathy and ability to be a good person are on another level compared to all the other heroes babbling about "honor" and "legacy", despite his age. No one is past saving in his eyes, not even Doc Ock after literally stealing Pete's body and destroying everything he holds dear. He is the hero of second chances. He carries the burden of responsibility amicably.

I remember when people were saying if Spider-Man swapped rogue galleries with Batman, that they'd break Spider-Man mentally. But this is an example of why I don't think that's true, Spider-Man deals with tragedies like these a lot in his career.

Dude I was literally at the edge of tears listening to this like jeez man, I really can’t express how sad this comic had me feeling.

I think him having a tragic life is what makes him most readers as their favorite. 1 Thousand die in front of him so he tries to save 2 Thousand

Seeing MJ consoling Peter is the dynamic we need. It's almost refreshing even though most of his comic run they were together, but these past couple of years feel like an eternity. I get it, the writers want Peter miserable, he's "destined" to be miserable, but can he at least be miserable together with MJ?

"The strongest man isn't the one who always wins, it's the one who gets back up no matter the loss."

I think one comic book you should cover is the “Spider-Man Lifestory” storyline which details Spider-Man’s life growing up in the 60s all the way to the early 2000s

I can only imagen what those parents would think when Peter's identity is revealed, knowing Peter had agreed with the father, saying Spider man should have been in the bed, not the kid. It would be heartbreaking and conflicting at the same time.

I like to think the parents knew who he really, really was by the end...

I think the Leah one hit the hardest for me, it was included in the Back in Black graphic novel and that just made it all the more devastating

There are some tragedies Spider-Man went through that I’m willing to accept, some I think should be scratched altogether. Paul is the prime example of what shouldn’t happen. The girl who idolized Spider-Man in the cold and the boy who saved his hero from a gun are prime examples of tragedies that are worth keeping, especially since they’re both learning experiences, but that’s also a coincidence: The girl showed Spider-Man that he should watch how much and how high he soars above - He’d passed over her many times because he didn’t realize how infrequently he’d been looking below him as a hero. This boy shows Spider-Man that inspiration and being a hero is a double-edged sword, in this context - The very kind of person Peter swore to save as Spider-Man got shot because his hero inspired him to be like Spider-Man, and it eventually cost him his life - But Spider-Man can’t let that deter him, the boy’s comic showed that, or he stops being a hero. It’s that and more.

This nearly had me in tears, thank you for your service.

damn, tommy father saying "tell him not to blame himself" made me drop a couple tears man...

Now THIS is how tragic Spider-man tales should be done. Not just by making his life miserable, (I'M LOOKING AT YOU PAUL), but by making him feel like he's failed as a hero, only for him to go back into hero work with just as much, if not more, vigor.

You read really well man. Thank for this! 52 year old guy here. My sister was murdered at 19 when I was 11. I connected real hard with Peter. Bought a ton of comic books whenever I could. I grew up in some projects but I managed to finagle some money out of my mom. I was also sexually abused at 4 and physically and verbally until my "parents" kicked me out. Spiderman was a necessity in my bleak existence. He had integrity, even when an entire block of New York city was turned to gold he would not keep one lousy gold book (I think) that would have resolved all of his financial challenges. When I was 18, my parents kicked me out. I had no food so I sold all of my comics- made $50 bucks on them. But that was enough to buy bread, baloney, keep my tummy full, apply for a job, save up, buy a car, go back to school and now today, despite some serious bumps along the way, I am still alive and built a house during the pandemic that's now worth about one million (Canadian) bucks. I guess that's okay for where I started from. Spiderman was a good role model for me. THANK YOU for bringing these versions of him to life again.

BRO the Samraimi music in the background near the end made that shit more powerful god damn man

I love these one shot small scale stories. this one hits hard. and doesnt feel like making peter suffer just for kicks.

Just when you thought comics couldn't make you cry, Mullet Man comes along. This is a great story, and really shows that there's a lot more people who like Spider-Man than people who hate him within these comics.

Honestly, that's why Spider-Man is the best of the Marvel universe. He can't help but think about the little people. Friends, family, strangers, even the villains he snarks at he doesn't always hate. Oh sure, he could be WAY more excessive, more strength behind his punches. But he holds back. Because he's really just a guy who got a twist of fate that gave him powers, and despite all of the enemies, risks, and hate, he chose to be good, not some god or angel of vengeance like the Punisher. And despite the tragedy....the kid wanted him to know he made that call to protect him. Inspiration from a hero, that led to a tragedy....god I couldn't imagine being in Peter's shoes that day, holding the homemade comic book. Must've felt like the Rhino crushing him. But ultimately....the Kid was right. The phrase "calculus of war" got thrown around in Mass Effect, but if I could help save a superhero from a potentially fatal wound, I would. They would save countless more lives. Five years, paying attention, inspired by a man just trying to do the right thing.....that doesn't make the sacrifice right necessarily, but a just one.

That's beautiful... It's also depressing how he's been treated lately too though.

I agree. More often than not spiderman comics have a lot of tragedy, but there is a difference between a good tragedy, that leaves the reader with an important message, and a bad tragedy, one that leaves you empty and with nothing to look up to. Stories like this one, do give you something, it is sad and shows you who vulnerable peter is and how he is not able to do everything, but at the same time it shows the good. It shows how spiderman can inspire others to do good, even if it is risky.

This is really beautiful. I love the fact that Danny Elfman's Spiderman music played as Peter flipped the pages of the comic book, it just made it more emotional and hopeful.

Even though he has super powers, Spider-man is so human and makes mistakes like we all do. That's why he's my favorite superhero, he always fights to overcome the odds and help however he can. He's such a relatable character.

Man... I think of all of these stories, with kids who have cancer and collect Spider-Man newspapers. This one. This one is the saddest and most heartwarming story of all of them. Probably of all of 900 issues since Spidey was created.

No spoilers, this fits the theme of the new Spider Verse movie perfectly.

This actually made me shed a tear. Bravo. Now why can't more of his stories be like this, instead of things like Paul!?

damn I shed a tear from this. This is a perfect representation that you can't always have it all no matter how hard you try, you'll always end up making mistakes and you got to learn how to move on from it

Spider-Ham was right... “The hardest part about this job... you can’t always save everybody”

Nice touch including the Danny Elfman score toward the end.

Wow, that's a very good story. Lots of stories where people close to Peter get hurt, but I like seeing how he handles a civilian casualty. This is a story every crime fighter should have at least one of.

Can we just get a "The Empty Child" moment for Spider-Man finally? "Just this once... EVERYBODY LIVES!"

Bro I just got goosebumps I swear that was so sad but mullet man’s story telling was amazing

I mean, yeah, Spiderman is all about suffering these days, but that makes him show his more human side. He is no super soldier, no flamboyant multimillionaire, no god... He is just a smart guy with a heart of gold.

Man puts the legendary spider-man theme at the end for that extra kick. Had me on the verge of tears man. No joke.

And this is why I love Spider-Man and why I think he is the best superhero ever ❤

and people think of me as childish when i say i like spiderman, but really he is the best hero yet to come who cares about the littlest things instead of discarding them like others would. Spider-man will always have a place in my heart

I think what makes Spiderman a hero is that he never gives up even when dealing with stuff in his life or trying to save people or even having trouble with mental health like in Spiderman 2 which I'm currently dealing with mental health issues

Stories like this are why i always thought of spider-man as marvels superman. And no i am not talking about powers, but the message he represents. As strong as he is, he can't save everyone, only those in his reach, and it kills him inside. But his willingness to stand back up, and try again inspires those who see him, who sees the perseverance, and strength of character. As the famous quote goes, "with great power comes great responsibility".

We could really do with a spider-man in this world.

You see, THIS is the story of Spiderman that US AUDIENCES can relate too We all once feel frustrated, depress, but we all standed up like SPIDERMAN And well, not all of us has been cheated on, or want to watch an inspiring piece of comic turning into some bullcrap Korean love drama (no hate to Korean films tho)

"...and then there's Paul." No truer words have been said.

The hardest part of being a hero, you cant save everyone but still save the most you can.

The 'responsibility' theme at the end got me really emotional!

This even brought a tear to my eye. Its so beautiful and so sad idk. Man.

Spider man needs to get something in a comic that actually will be good the movie is did it went on the comics?

I started crying at the end damn it

" Spider-Man is the greatest hero and always does what's right. He doesn't care about the odds, or how impossible the fight. He isn't always perfect, and isn't always smart. But Spidey knows i have his back, because i listen to my heart. Even if he falls, he always get back on his feet. He's taught me how to be a hero, and to never accept defeated. So when im feeling sad, and i dont know what to do... I close my eyes and say outload: *What Would Spider-Man Do?* "

Spiderman is the best of us, not because he can lift the most or punch the hardest, but because of what he inspires in all of us.

Writers trying to NOT fuck up spider-man's life challenge (impossible)

The video was already sad as it is but THEN HE STARTED PLAYING THE SAD DANNY ELFMAN MUSIC. Dialed up the sadness by 10.

wullet woman has returned back to mullet man

This comic is everything I think Spider-Man should be. He always gets back up, no matter how big the threat is, or how many people are against him. He’s always striving to do the right thing, to improve himself, and make others happy. That’s exactly why I think Spider-Man might be the best fictional hero ever.

Dude, stop making me cry. Great story as always.

I was playing this video for myself, didn’t realize my girlfriend was paying even the slightest bit of attention, but when it was over, she expressed how sad it was. What a touching story

In other people’s eyes Spider-Man is just another marvel character but to us he’s a hero that does whatever he can do help others even if there’s nothing out the for him, thank you mullet man and thank you Stan lee

He can't save everyone but he will always try issues like these always bring tears and they are some of my favorite because unlike bigger arcs with a villain he has to stop these smaller stories really get to the core of the character in a really interesting way we don't see enough of

DUDE YOU HAD TO PUT THAT MUSIC AND GAVE ME CHILLS

This is enough to make a man cry. Spiderman trying his best to save everyone and if he cant he blames him self on it and its enough to make everyone emotional

Honestly, Paul wasn't an attack on Spider-Man, Paul was an attack on all of us.

Man this story really got me emotional plus your voice to top the narration❤

Got me tearing up on the bus heading to New York. God damn I love comics, especially spider man. One of my fav heroes, would watch all his shows and play all the games. This story just hit different. I was six years old into spider man that’s when the first spider man movie came out for me. Great story.

I guess the main reason why the authors bully spiderman, is that he’s one of the most moral and ethical superheroes, and it would be boring to keep watching him having the best day ever, everyday, just like how it would be interesting to see someone like punisher actually sympathize with a criminal for once, it would be interesting to see spiderman in a position that challenges his morals

I would genuinely love a small story like this in the games or movies

Back when spiderman comics had heart

In my opinion, this is the kind of Spiderman I want to see adapted to live-action. One where he can't save people. Have it from the perspective of a random bystander who got hurt.

writers trying not to torture Peter challenge (level impossible)

Spider-Man can’t save everyone yet he tries to anyway. That’s what makes him the best superhero.

''appreciation'' from spider-man 2 is just the cherry of the sundae that was this vid

Artists try not to make Spider Man suffer any% speedrun World Record (Difficulty impossible)

that part with the raimi theme I cried

That kid had some mad drawing skills tho.

For some reason your voice has this affect on me. I am not much of a cryer, and I have been told that I don't have much emotion but whenever I listen to you talk about a sad comic my eyes tear up, and I thank you for that.

Marvel: if we aren’t making mid stories now, we’re making sure spiderman never finds true peace.

That kid knows way more Spider-Man than the editors do.

"and then there's paul..." Bro Roasted Paul so hard with just 4 words

Spiderman is always in a cycle of saving people everyday and getting motivated from the people he couldn't save to help more people. His life can be described the way he swings with his webs across buildings.

Put a literal tear in my eye😢

Not going to lie, I cried listening to this.

God damn the amount of times Spiderman comics made me cry I wouldn't be able to so on two hands. Damn this a emotional rollercoaster

i love your videos man keep doing what you are doing

This is why Spiderman is special to so many people

peter as a man can be a bit of a fool but yes, he taught us like he taught Tommy.

Out of all heros, Spiderman is the only one you should ever consider a superhero, even with powerful heros like superman, Thor, greenlantern and, flash, Spiderman is the only one who can go through something like this and do nothing about it, he has no power to save them in that situation yet he still does all he can and keeps going.

Spiderman is Marvels superman A super being who has gone through so much, but yet never turns, never gives up. These two icons of the undying will pf humanity to help as much as you can are their strongest power. They could be weakened, get killed, turned evil. But as long as the true meaning of their power is alive, they are immortal. When you see people saying who would win, or something awful a editor did. Just remember two things What would spider man do And the American way

Love that story so much, that I almost did a short fan film about this

Damn it. As someone who's not used to cry, I felt the humidity around my eyes near the end when Peter got the comicbook in his hands at the cemetery. That was well done.

Spider mans true power is the resolve to not give up.

Yup... that one is a tear jerker...

The raimi danny elfman music at the end is perfect

Peter Parker. Best character ever created, in my opinion.

"What Would Spider-Man Do?" always messes me up.

Forgot about this story. Thanks a lot.

We need more comics like these ones 😢

My boy my hero

this is what makes Spider-Man one of the greatest heroes. he doesn't do it to be famous or to get rich. he does it to help people regardless of the reason why. he took what happened to his uncle Ben and decided to use his powers to stop others from going through what he did. while I like the Avengers, they don't understand that their powers come with huge responsibilities

That kid understood spiderman better then the writters ever did