It is this theme that serves as a helper or aide for Spiderman in times of critical decisions, such as his decision to not love a woman because he knew that the people closest to him were the ones to suffer, rather than himself. Spiderman lives his life by the advice that his uncle gave him and uses it in every decision that he makes. This counsel is very relative to any helper or supernatural aide that a normal superhero might have. Besides Spiderman's aide and advice of other people, there are the obvious supernatural helpers, such as his super-human powers.
In a Hero's journey, his first few battles are usually easy for the hero and then things begin to get a bit more difficult. Spiderman's first challenges come in the form of everyday burglars, thieves, and general troublemakers. Spiderman prevails in every situation without a hitch. However, it isn't long before he meets a fair match. The Green Goblin, a super-human similar two Spiderman but with two personalities; one good and one bad, makes his first appearance to Spiderman at a county carnival. He flies in on a self propelled "glider" and tests Spiderman's abilities to assess certain disastrous situations. Once again, Spiderman succeeds in saving the day by managing to cripple the Goblins flying device and sends him fleeing from the scene. On the other hand, Spiderman is offered an opportunity by the Green Goblin to join forces in his own evil quest. So begins Spiderman's descent into darkness. Spiderman couldn't help but consider the goblins offer for he knew that people he loved around him would suffer for his decision to not join the dark force of the Goblin. The Green Goblin, immediately after Spiderman refused to join forces, attacked his most beloved belongings, the people he loved. The Goblins first target was Spiderman's only remaining guardian, his aunt. Luckily, she was hospitalized, but not injured severely. This episode can be most closely related to the "belly of the whale" experience during a Hero's quest.
