Books like Spider-Man

Spider-Man by Peter David reads as action-packed, witty. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Stan Lee presents the amazing Spider-Man

Stan Lee · 2000

Both explore heroism & responsibility

87% genome match

Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 6

Brian Michael Bendis · 2003

Shares the comingofage thread

78% genome match

Superman

Jerry Siegel · 1997

Both explore heroism & responsibility

74% genome match

The Amazing Spider-Man

J. Michael Straczynski · 2001

Both explore responsibility & identity

72% genome match

Skulduggery Pleasant. Dark Days

Derek Landy · 2010

Shares the comingofage thread

69% genome match

Marvel Masterworks

Marvel Comics · 2007

Both explore heroism & responsibility

70% genome match

Batman & Robin, the Deluxe Edition

Grant Morrison · 2010

Both explore heroism & identity

71% genome match

Beowulf

Gareth Hinds · 1999

Both explore heroism & good vs evil

69% genome match

The Collected Adventures

Kelley Puckett · 1993

Both explore heroism & good vs evil

70% genome match

Superman

Mark Waid · 2004

Both explore heroism & identity

69% genome match

Thor

Dan Jurgens · 2009

Both explore heroism & sacrifice

70% genome match

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars

Jim Shooter · 1999

Both explore heroism & sacrifice

70% genome match