Daily Quiz | On Spider-Man

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Spider‑Man first appeared in which comic book issue and year?

Answer : Amazing Fantasy #15 in August 1962 

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Where did the famous phrase “With great power comes great responsibility” first appear in relation to Spider-Man, and how was it presented?

Answer : The phrase first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962), Spider-Man’s debut comic written by Stan Lee. It was not spoken by any character but appeared as a narrative caption in the comic book’s last panel, reading: “And a lean, silent figure slowly fades in the gathering darkness, aware at last that in this world, with great power there must also come — great responsibility!”

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Which issue holds the record for the highest‑price sale of a Spider‑Man comic – and how much did it fetch?

Answer : A near‑mint copy of Amazing Fantasy #15 (Spider‑Man’s first appearance) sold in 2021 for a staggering $3.6 million, setting a world‑record for any comic book

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Which philosophy influenced Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko’s work, emphasising personal responsibility?

Answer : Ayn Rand’s Objectivism influenced Steve Ditko’s work, shaping Spider-Man’s themes around individualism, moral integrity, and responsibility for one’s own actions.

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Why did Stan Lee add a hyphen to Spider-Man’s name?

Answer : Stan Lee added a hyphen to Spider-Man’s name to distinguish him from Superman. He wanted to ensure that readers wouldn’t confuse the two heroes, especially since they both wore red and blue costumes and had “man” in their names. Lee explained this in 2010, stating, “Spidey’s official name has a hyphen – ‘Spider-Man.’ Know why? When I first dreamed him up I didn’t want anyone confusing him with Superman!”

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