Spider-Man (1994)

Original Air Date: 1994-1998

Network: FOX

This show has a very fond place in the hearts of those who grew up with it in the '90s, so some might complain about it being rather low on this list. Sorry guys, we have a soft spot for it too, but when you look at The Spectacular Spider-Man, it's clear that this show, while significant for Spider-Man, was a stepping stone along the way as far as creating a truly great show based on the character. Still, the 1990s Spider-Man series deserves a lot of credit for being the first Spidey show to truly use the comics for inspiration when it came to adaptation, as many familiar stories were given a twist here, including the Venom saga and even Spider-Man's odd time spent with six arms.

The series was able to use many guest stars from the Marvel Universe too, allowing Spider-Man to team with characters like Iron Man, Blade, Punisher, Captain America, and Doctor Strange. Unlike any of the previous Spider-Man series, long term story arcs were utilized, and certain storylines were given a suitable amount of time to build, continuing for several episodes or even an entire season. The series also benefited from a fun vocal performance from Christopher Daniel Barnes as Peter Parker/Spider-Man.