As if it hasn't been said one million times over already, Spider-Man is easily the most iconic American superhero there is. He's the most popular and profitable hero, not to mention a widely recognized and acclaimed superhero brand. But with such a major claim, there has to be reasoning: Why is Spider-Man the most iconic out there? There's so much to love about the Web Slinger, and that's why his films perform with billions of dollars at the box office.