Hello, I'm an expert in comic book lore and character history. Let's dive into the age of Peter Parker, the iconic character of Spider-Man, as depicted in the comics.

Peter Parker was originally introduced in Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962. At the time of his first appearance, Peter was a high school student. In the early comics, he was typically portrayed as being around 16 years old, which is a typical age for a high school student in the United States.

However, it's important to note that comic book characters often age very slowly, if at all. Over the decades, Peter Parker's age has been somewhat fluid, but he has generally been depicted as remaining in his late teens or early twenties for a significant portion of his comic book life. This is a common practice in the comic book industry to keep characters at a consistent age that allows for relatable storytelling.

In more recent storylines, Peter Parker has been portrayed as being in his early thirties, reflecting a more mature phase of his life where he has taken on more responsibilities and has a deeper understanding of his role as Spider-Man.

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Attending a public science exhibit when Peter was 15-years old, he was bitten on the hand by a radioactive spider accidentally irradiated by a particle beam, empowering Peter with the arachnid's proportional strength and agility, and the ability to cling to almost any surface.read more >>