Spider-Man

"Spider-Man Swings Into Acton!"

Spider-Man (real name Peter Parker) is the eponymous protagonist of the comic book franchise of the same name, as well as a major player in the wider Marvel universe, debuting in issue 15 of Amazing Fantasy.

Real-World History
After noticing a demand for comic books among teenage audiences, Marvel Comics editor Stan Lee set out to create a character that teens could identify with, feeling that comics as a whole were missing a sort of appeal for them. Using the pulp magazine character "the Spider" as inspiration, Lee based the character around the abilities of a spider. While this character's original name was "Spider-Boy", Lee wanted to have the character age with his stories, settling on the name Spider-Man, with the hyphen added to distinguish him from DC Comics' Superman. Artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko would help Lee with designing Spider-Man, adding elements such as a mask to give the character some mystery.

Spider-Man would make his debut in the Marvel anthology series Amazing Adult Fantasy, renamed Amazing Fantasy for Spider-Man's debut issue, in June 1962, which would also be the final issue of the series (which was a major factor in why Spider-Man was allowed to be in it). After the issue's debut, Marvel was surprised to find it was among their best-selling comics, with many audiences reacting positively to Spider-Man. This led to him getting his own comic series, The Amazing Spider-Man, in March 1963, which expanded on the world and origin story told in Amazing Fantasy.

Spider-Man would go on to become among Marvel's most recognizable heroes, appearing in other Marvel comic lines as well as starring in his own. The character has also been depicted in several films, TV shows, video games, and other media.

Gameplay Information
"The young student Peter Parker was your average nerdy aspiring scientist when he recieved a bite from a radioactive spider, mutating him to have the abilities and traits of a spider! After the tragic murder of his Uncle Ben inspired him to use these new powers for good, he set out to defend his home of New York (and beyond) from those who do it harm as Spider-Man. While he may be a snarky, devil-may-care hero, he's always sure to remember that with great power comes great responsibility!

Spidey got his start in an amateur wrestling circuit, and he's seldom one to turn down a good scrap. As soon as he heard of the Nexus Tournament, he enlisted - both to have some fun and use the Winner's Wish to make life just a little easier for him and his Aunt May. And so, a new name is added to the roster of those who make the realm of Nexed the most exciting realm of all!"

Spider-Man is a high-mobility rushdown character who excels in vertical recovery thanks to his versatile Side and Up Specials. His gameplan also centers around exploiting openings as well as creating them himself; His Neutral and Down Specials can trap opponents in webs, leaving them open to Spider-Man's assortment of combos.

However, Spider-Man also struggles with his weight, being among the lightest in the roster. In addition, his attacks do not have much power on their own, instead being designed to chain into each other for combos. Mastery of these combos is key when playing Spider-Man.

Moveset

 * Wall Jump: Spider-Man is able to jump off of walls.
 * Wall Cling: Spider-Man is able to cling to walls for a short period of time.
 * Wall Crawl: Spider-Man is able to crawl on walls for a short period of time.
 * Tether Grab: Spider-Man can use his grab in mid-air, allowing him to grab onto ledges from afar.

Grounded Attacks

 * Jab: Spider-Man throws an overhand punch.
 * Dash Attack: Spider-Man performs a vaulting dropkick resembling his Basic Attack from the 2018 Spider-Man video game.
 * Forward Light: Spider-Man throws a roundhouse kick.
 * Up Light: Spider-Man throws a wheel kick.
 * Down Light: Spider-Man throws a sweeping kick.
 * Forward Strong: Spider-Man throws a dropkick, resembling the fourth hit of his Basic Combo from 2018's Spider-Man. This is his best kill move.
 * Up Strong: Spider-Man throws a leaping uppercut, resembling the Spider Sting from the Marvel vs. Capcom games.
 * Down Strong: Spider-Man performs a split kick.
 * Counter: Spider-Man grapples onto the opponent and kicks them forward with both feet, resembling his Leap Off attack from the 2018 Spider-Man video game.

Aerial Attacks

 * Neutral Air: Spider-Man throws three kicks resembling the last three hits of his Air Combo from 2018's Spider-Man.
 * Forward Air: Spider-Man throws a horizontal hook punch resembling the first hit of his Air Combo from 2018's Spider-Man.
 * Back Air: Spider-Man turns around to throw a roundhouse kick behind himself.
 * Up Air: Spider-Man throws a double-footed backflip kick.
 * Down Air: Spider-Man throws a stall-and-fall downwards kick, resembling the Eagle Kick from Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions.

Grab / Throws

 * Grab: Spider-Man shoots out a web tendril, wrapping up the opponent before pulling them towards him.
 * Pummel: Spider-Man punches the opponent.
 * Forward Throw: Spider-Man performs a giant swing before throwing the opponent forward, breaking them out of their web.
 * Back Throw: Spider-Man performs a somersault throw where he launches the opponent backward with his legs, resembling an attack he uses in the 2002 Spider-Man film. This is his best kill throw.
 * Up Throw: Spider-Man launches the opponent upward with an uppercut, resembling his Air Launcher from 2018's Spider-Man. This is his best combo throw.
 * Down Throw: Spider-Man leaps upward with the opponent before slamming them into the ground, launching them forward. This resembles the Air Throw from 2018's Spider-Man.

Stage Intro
Spider-Man descends from the top of the screen, hanging from a web upside down before flipping onto the stage and entering his battle stance.

Taunts

 * Spider-Man pulls out a camera and snaps a picture.
 * Spider-Man points forward, saying a random quip.
 * Spider-Man looks around, muttering "My Spider-Sense is tingling..."
 * Spider-Man performs a one-handed handstand while saying a random quip.

Victory Animations
Spider-Man's victory theme is an orchestral remix of an excerpt of the theme song of the 1967 Spider-Man animated series (0:58-1:06).
 * Spider-Man is seen hanging off a web, reading the Daily Bugle. The camera zooms in to reveal the headline ("SPIDER-MAN WINS THE DAY!") and a picture of Spider-Man.
 * Spider-Man swings into view from a web, landing with a pose and random quip.
 * Spider-Man leaps into view, doing a flip before landing with a pose.

Colors / Costumes


Trivia
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