Spider-Man Knows How He's Failing as a Hero (& Refuses to Change)
Despite being one of the most popular and easily-recognizable superheroes in the world, Marvel's Spider-Man has always struggled with failure throughout his life. His ability to stand up no matter how hard he goes down is what makes Peter Parker unique and beloved, however, there is reason to say that Spider-Man knows exactly what his shortcomings as a hero are, and refuses to change.
Peter Parker originally exploded in popularity because of how relatable he was. His personal life, his relationships, and even his work went through many ups and downs, to the point that Peter often questioned his right to be Spider-Man. In the end, he is always able to stand up and fight through adversity, but a storyline from Amazing Spider-Man suggests that Peter's real issue is his inability to learn from his mistakes. At the beginning of his Amazing Spider-Man run that lasted between 2001 and 2007, writer J. Michael Straczynski introduced major changes to the hero's lore and the origins of his powers. A character named Ezekiel explains to Peter the mystical nature of his powers as a «Spider-Totem» and acts as a mentor for the short time he is around.
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Amazing Spider-Man #55-56, by Straczynski, Fiona Avery, John Romita Jr, and Scott Hanna, engages with the idea of what happens to the families of the criminals Spider-Man beats up and hands over to the police, after Peter realizes that one of his students is at risk because he had her brother locked up. Spider-Man's version of Obi-Wan, Ezekiel, actually runs a foundation that searches out prisoners who want to change their lives and helps them do it. Peter is impressed and resolves to make checking on the
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