Spider-Man

Marvel's superhero films could lose their most famous character after Sony confirmed Aug. 21 that talks over its deal to share Spider-Man with the Disney-owned studio have broken down.

From Peter Parker's run-in with a radioactive spider to Superman fleeing an exploding Krypton: Comic book fans love a good origin story.

The feisty writer, editor and publisher was responsible for such iconic characters as Spider-Man, the X-Men, Thor, Iron Man, Black Panther and the Fantastic Four — 'nuff said.

Stan Lee, the legendary writer, editor and publisher of Marvel Comics whose fantabulous but flawed creations made him a real-life superhero to comic book lovers everywhere, has died. He was 95. 

(CNN)Stephen Ditko, co-creator of Marvel Comics superheroes Spider-Man and Doctor Strange, has died at 90 years old.

"Spider-Man: Homecoming," Sony's newest addition to the growing library of summertime superhero yarns, spun up an impressive opening in North American theaters this weekend, with ticket sales for the three-day weekend estimated at $117 million.

Spider-Man: Homecoming" sees one of the most successful superheroes in movie history return to his comic book roots but the film's release is a landmark Hollywood event for a different reason.

The $175 million blockbuster brings together two corporate leviathans, Disney-owned Marvel and Sony, in a rare example of cooperation between rival studios on a major film.

Spider-Man: Homecoming" sees one of the most successful superheroes in movie history return to his comic book roots but the film's release is a landmark Hollywood event for a different reason.

The $175 million blockbuster brings together two corporate leviathans, Disney-owned Marvel and Sony, in a rare example of cooperation between rival studios on a major film.