How did the hero’s most famous quote emerged?

“With great powers come great responsibilities”-this is the phrase that guides the journey of Spider-Man as a vigilante willing to do everything to your power to make the world a safe place and can be read not only in the comics, but also heard in live-action and animations in which the hero’s stories are portrayed.

How did the phrase come about?

The motto first appeared in “Amazing Fantasy #15” Stan Leeand Steve Ditko. In the comic, there is a final narration panel with the quote, which reveals that, originally, the sentence is a little different from what is remembered by fans: “With great powers should also come – great responsibilities!”.

The original quote further highlights the idea that, when having a power, whether physical, political, social or any other kind, it is necessary to assume the responsibilities brought with it, using it to help those who do not have it in order to build a better society.

It is worth mentioning that the sentence later becomes a speech by Uncle Ben, fixing the idea that the quote is like a mantra for Peter Parker, and can be heard even in the hero’s film adaptations as “Spider-Man” (2002), commanded by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguirewhich opened doors for motto to be paraphrased in following titles from Teioso to the big screen.

Nevertheless, it must be remembered that Ben’s phrase emerges as a board for Peter Parker as an ordinary citizen, but his heroic journey was also applied. This is because Ben did not know about his nephew’s superhuman skills, but he was sure he would reach prominent places in society for the intellect he had, leading him to remember the boy of the duty to have the common sense to ensure that his position guaranteed the well-being of all.

More about Spider-Man

Launched during the silver age of comics in 1962, “Amazing Fantasy #15” was the magazine that marked the emergence of Spider-Man. Peter Parker’s alter ego, the teenager hero fell into popular taste and the next year he won his solo comic: “The Spectacular Spider-Man”, opening doors so that over the years expanding his reach by becoming a game character, musical, animated series and animation and live-action movies.

In theaters, he has already been interpreted by Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland -Which remains on paper to this day within the Marvel cinematic universe, since besides the trilogy already released and participations in other MCU films, he will star in “Spider-Man: A New Day”, which is scheduled to premiere on July 30 2026.