What's the Difference between The Amazing Spider-Man the Comic Book and The Amazing Spider-Man the Movie?
In the Comic Book |
In the Movie |
Peter Parker/Spider-Man
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Peter Parker/Spider-Man
Portrayed by: Andrew Garfield
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Gwen Stacy
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Gwen Stacy
Portrayed by: Emma Stone
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The Amazing Spider-Man Comic Book vs Movie
In the Comic Book |
In the Movie |
Based on Ultimate Spider-Man comic book, Peter's first girfriend is Mary Jane.
Based on Amazing Spider-Man comic book, Peter's first girfriend is Gwen Stacy. |
His girlfriend is Gwen Stacy. If the movie was based on Ultimate Spider-Man comic book (which is more likely), then the movie messed up. |
Peter's parents are dead. |
They are missing.
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A thief steals money from the promoter of the wrestling match where Peter used his powers to make money. He didn't stop the thief because the promoter didn't pay him enough. The criminal went on to kill his Uncle Ben shortly after. |
Peter is short two cents for a chocolate milk and the guy at the convenience store won't let him take the two pennies from the take a penny box. As he is leaving, the guy behind him is buying beer and reaches over while the cashier is distracted and steals the money from the till. Peter sees and the crook throws him the chocolate milk. As he runs off the cashier comes out asking Peter to stop him, but he refuses, saying it is against his policy, echoing what he told him when he refused to let him take the two pennies. Uncle Ben is out looking for Peter and the crook trips and drops his gun. Uncle Ben tries to grab the gun, but he is shot and killed. |
Peter's father, Richard was a member of the US Army Special Forces. |
He was a scientist who worked with Dr. Connors.
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Peter meets Gwen when they are in University. |
He meets her while he is still in High School. |