24. He Created Spider-Man to Address Teenage Isolation
Peter Parker was an orphan being raised by his aunt and uncle. He was the quintessential geek and teenage outcast, scorned by many of his peers yet helplessly in love with Mary Jane. Despite his existence as a high school pariah, he became a superhero vigilante who rescued many people. Stan Lee wanted Spider-Man to help teenagers deal with many of the issues they face related to isolation, including rejection, loneliness, and inadequacy.
