Spider-Man is stronger than Batman and he knocks Superman right out of his cape and boots.

No, it's not the latest DC Comics/Marvel Comics crossover comic book. It's the latest push on eBay for everybody's webslinger in anticipation for his feature-length movie due out May 3.

A survey at the San Jose, Calif.-based online auction site reveals more than 30,000 superhero-related items are listed on eBay. Of those, more than 13,000 are Spider-Man related, making him eBay's most popular superhero. Batman comes in second with just over 10,000 items, followed by Superman with nearly 7,000.

Among the most popular superhero items sought after by collectors are comic books, animation cels, pop culture toys and movie memorabilia.

In honor of the Spider-Man movie, Sony Pictures Monday began offering fans the chance to bid on 75 exclusive items, including many props and costumes including mounted and framed pieces of an authentic Spider-Man costume worn by Tobey Maguire, signed movie posters, director's chairs and a Spider-Man webshooter. The auction will span 10 days with more items being offered through May 14.

The Spider-Man phenomenon began in 1962 when Stan Lee created the comic book characters of Spider-Man and Peter Parker. Today he is featured in more than 2,000 comic books, as well as and in numerous books and cartoons and video games.

"We've already seen the popularity of the Spider-Man film drive more interest, which may increase the prices of Spider-Man collectibles on eBay," said Jim Griffith, eBay Ambassador. "eBay is thrilled to offer Spider-Man fans around the world the chance to purchase some great items, including the exclusive items from Sony Pictures from their upcoming film."

Examples of some of the rare and exciting Spider-Man collectible items available on the site include an original "The Amazing Spider-Man" comic book, which is currently at $20,100 with 30 bids; original Spider-Man artwork by Randy Queen, currently at $455 with 31 bids; and a lot of more than 50 vintage Spider-Man collectibles, currently at $355 with eight bids.

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