Spider-Man is strongest when Peter Parker faces constant setbacks

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Polygon argues Spider-Man stories work best when Peter Parker keeps encountering personal and moral setbacks. The piece notes audiences expect character growth, but long-running heroes are hard to change without losing what made them memorable. Keeping Parker in conflict preserves the tension and relatability central to Spider-Man.

• Setbacks emphasize Spider-Man’s appeal
• Character growth expected but risky for legacy heroes
• Long-running characters resist major change
• Parker’s struggles preserve tension and relatability