Spider-Man Tech

Web-shooting, spider speed and the ability to defy gravity - just a few of the skills in Spider-Man’s arsenal that give new meaning to the phrase, “Catching bad guys.” Born from the imagination of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, Spider-Man has wow-ed comic book, television and motion-picture audiences for over 40 years, but do his awesome Spidey-powers hold up when measured against real-world science? SPIDER-MAN TECH features comic book legends, top Hollywood filmmakers, and leading scientists, as we unravel the secrets of Spider-Man’s dazzling powers and explore the real-life abilities of his eight-legged namesake, the arachnid. Using highlights from the blockbuster Spider-Man film series, classic comic book images, and amazing scientific research footage, SPIDER-MAN TECH follows the evolution of the popular character who’s genetically modified DNA seems not so far fetched after all.