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Manga Spider-Man
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Creation & Design

Manga Spider-Man was created as a Japanese adaptation of the original Spider-Man character, reimagined to fit the cultural context of Japan.

Early Years

Yamato Nara was bitten by a radioactive spider, gaining powers similar to those of the original Spider-Man. He struggled with his new abilities while balancing his life as a high school student.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Yamato matures from a high school student into a responsible hero, learning to balance his personal life with his duties as Spider-Man.

Cultural Reception

Manga Spider-Man has been well-received in Japan, praised for its unique take on the Spider-Man mythos and its relatable protagonist.

Character Details

Real Name:
Yamato Nara
First Appearance:
Bessatsu Shonen Magazine Monthly #1
Aliases:
Spider-Man, Web-Slinger
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Spider-Team, Avengers
Abilities:
Wall-Crawling, Superhuman Agility, Spider-Sense
Equipment:
Web Shooters, Spider Suit
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Bessatsu Shonen Magazine Monthly #1
Kodansha ⋅ 1970
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Bessatsu Shonen Magazine Monthly #1
 
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1st appearance of Manga Spider-Man

Published January 1970

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Spider-Man: The Manga #1
Marvel ⋅ 1997
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Spider-Man: The Manga #1
 
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English translation of the 1970 - 1971 Shonen Magazine serialized retelling of Spider-Man for a Japanese audience

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