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Spider-Man Swings Into San Diego For A Special 60th Anniversary Exhibit At The Comic-Con Museum

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Spider-Man urns 60 this year, and if you’re a fan of the boy from Queens the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego has something special for you to celebrate. Beyond ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ — The Exhibition takes a look at six decades of the Friendly Neighborhood Superhero, who was first brought to life by Steve Ditko and Stan Lee.

The exhibition, created in partnership with Fever, features a collection of priceless Spider-Man and Marvel artifacts including original comic art, animation materials, and film production pieces like Andrew Garfield's  Amazing Spider-Man suit and web shooters.

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If you’re in San Diego for SDCC you’ll also be able to catch a special Spidey event. The museum is hosting it’s “Night at the Comic-Con Museum” event on July 20th at 6:30 p.m. PT (SDCC Preview Night) where attendees will see Spider-Man inducted into the Museum’s Character Hall of Fame. Tickets are available now for $250 each, which includes admission, entertainment, food, special guests and more! There is also a Red Carpet Reception Package of Four for $2,500, which includes valet parking, access to the sponsor hospitality lounge, and red carpet reception.

“Ever since his debut in 1962, Spider-Man has stood the test of time as one of the most iconic, inspiring, and influential characters in pop culture, capturing the imagination of fans all around the world,” said C.B. Cebulski, Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics. “Whether you grew up following Spider-Man’s adventures in comics, television, video games, or films, no other character embodies the heart and humor of Marvel quite like Peter. We’re thrilled to pay tribute to Spider-Man’s long-lasting legacy, and we’re honored to see him join the Comic-Con Museum Character Hall of Fame.”

For more information and tickets for Beyond ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ — The Exhibition you can visit the Comic-Con Museum website or beyondamazingexhibition.com. Tickets are on sale now for $30, with only a limited number available each day. Fans who buy a ticket will also get access to the entire Comic-Con Museum experience, which includes exhibits such as “Pac-Man Arcade” and “Eight Decades of Archie.” The exhibit is scheduled to run through the end of the year.

Marena Bronson is an award-winning journalist, a life-long nerd, and the Editor-in-Chief of Fashion and Fandom. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.