The show that gave us the most meme'd theme song in history. Thwip thwip!
5.0Season 3 • Episode 20
LatestA bolt of lightning breaks Spidey's web, causing him to fall into a boxcar at a rail yard. In the boxcar, Spidey meets a young runaway who plans to ride a freight train out of New York City and become "the Caped Protector of Podunk".
The bite of a radioactive spider transforms a teen into a superhero.
Sound
That theme song lives rent-free in collective consciousness forever.
Production
Canadian studio cranked out 52 episodes in ONE YEAR. Insane.
Creator
Stan Lee
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The '60s Spider-Man pointing meme comes from Season 1's 'Double Identity' episode, now immortal internet shorthand for hypocrisy.
Ralph Bakshi took over Season 2-3 and literally painted over old Rocket Robin Hood footage to save money, creating accidental psychedelic art.
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