Spider-Man Forest Hills
Forest Hills is famously known as the home of Spider-Man, where Peter Parker grew up with his Aunt May and Uncle Ben. The neighborhood remains an iconic part of Spider-Man’s story and legacy.
Forest Hills has been referenced in the original The Amazing Spider-Man comic book series and is associated with filming locations and Easter eggs in Spider-Man movies.
Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko co-created Spider-Man in 1962. The character made his debut in Amazing Fantasy #15 in August of that year, followed by the first issue of The Amazing Spider-Man in March 1963. Since then, Spider-Man has become the world’s most popular superheroe.
The first mention of Forest Hills appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #7, published in December 1963.
The Amazing Spider-Man #317 (1989) reveals Peter Parker's address as 20 Ingram Street, Forest Hills.
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (1964) shows the layout of Peter Parker's house.
Untold Tales of Spider-Man #1 (1995) shows Peter Parker walking around his neighborhood at night in Forest Hills.
The famous line, "With great power there must also come -- great responsibility!" was in Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962), the 1st appearance of Spider-Man.
The Amazing Spider-Man #314 (1989) was titled "Down and Out in Forest Hills."
Peter Parker and Mary Jane were evicted from their condo in Manhattan
and had to move back to Forest Hills with Aunt May.
