To consider one a hero they must have a number of traits and characteristics: strong, brave, selfless etc.. Spider Man carries all of these and more. He is what you think of when you think of a hero, if the suit and the huge muscles don't give it away as you see him swinging through the streets of new york city fighting any villain, big or small, who has the intention to harm any innocent civilian then his traits should give it away. He never did this for money, women, or attention but only to help the people who need it the most. He saw he was special when he discovered his powers and right away knew he could use this in a positive manner to use this for the greater good. All these qualities he carries is what makes up a hero.
