


In decades past, Spider-Man's film rights had been a major point of contention, thwarting plans for directors Tobe Hooper and James Cameron to bring the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man to the big screen. Prior to Spider-Man's blockbuster movies, the young hero was the star of several TV series and made-for-TV movies, along with various acclaimed cartoons, including Spider-Man: The Animated Series. Marvel Comics' web-slinger Spider-Manhas been adapted into film twelve times, each delivering a fresh take on the iconic Marvel hero.
