Look out! Spider-Man ranks as most popular superhero

From the immensely successful movie franchise to the five million Spider-Man searches a month, the web slinger reigns at the top of the Marvel Universe as America’s most popular superhero. Our Spidey sense is tingling with all the Simple Modern Spidey gear ready for every Peter Parker heading back to school.


In an average month, Spider-Man is part of five million internet searches. On YouTube, in the last three years alone, people have uploaded more than 2.7 million videos related to Spider-Man. And those videos have a combined 189 billion views. 

And how about the blockbuster movie franchise? Spider-Man movies have grossed more than $10.2 billion globally, with 2021’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home" serving as Sony’s highest grossing film ever.

No matter what multi-verse Spider-Man is your favorite, it’s hard to deny the character's popularity or longevity – he’s now been around for more than 60 years. But why? What makes Spider-Man more adored than other crime-fighting, identity-masking heroes?

He’s relatable:
He doesn’t have billions in the bank like Batman. He’s not from another planet like SuperMan. He’s just your average kid – with school, homework and family issues – just like the rest of us.

He was the first funny superhero:
Spider-Man doesn’t take himself too seriously. He cracks jokes in the middle of epic boss battles and slips in one-liners both in and out of his Spidey suit.

His tragic backstory doesn’t stop him from saving the day:
Peter Parker is just a good kid trying to do right by his Aunt May and Uncle Ben, who are raising him after his parents died in a plane crash. He’s protective and close to his family, and he is dedicated to fighting crime to help protect those he loves.

Are your Spidey senses tingling yet?

Find your favorite Spidey merchandise to start off your school year with America’s favorite superhero. Check out Simple Modern’s web of offerings for every Spider-Man fan in the multiverse.

From waterbottles – Spidey Kid Summit Kids Water Bottle with Straw Lid, 14-ounce, 18-ounce, Spidey and Friends Summit Kids Water Bottle with Straw Lid, 14-ounce, Spider Armor Summit Kids Water Bottle with Straw Lid, 14-ounce or Gwen Stacy Summit Kids Water Bottle with Straw Lid, 14-ounce – to backpacks, lunch boxes and lunch accessories – Spidey Kid Fletcher Kids’ Backpack, Spidey Kid Hadley Lunch Bag , Spidey Kid Ellie Lunch Bag, Spidey Kid Porter Bento Box – Simple Modern has the complete line of back-to-school necessities in styles your little Spider-Man will love.

Match with your little Spidey:
The appeal of Spider-Man is timeless and ageless. Grab a 32-ounce Spider Armor Marvel Summit Water Bottle just for you.