Spiderman Saves the Day Coloring Page

Spiderman in action is one of those iconic images that captures everything kids love about superheroes. Whether he’s swinging between buildings or standing heroically after stopping the bad guys, these dynamic poses give you lots of interesting shapes and details to work with. The webbing alone can keep you busy for a while.

What colors work best?

The classic red and blue combo is what most people reach for first, and it honestly never gets old. Try a deeper crimson red rather than fire-engine bright, paired with a royal or navy blue for the costume sections. The webbing can be black, dark gray, or even a metallic silver if you’re using gel pens. For backgrounds, golden yellows and oranges create that comic book sunset feeling, while grays and blacks work well for cityscapes. If you want to try something different, the black suit version uses blacks and whites with maybe some blue highlights.

Did you know?

Spiderman’s web pattern was actually really hard for early comic artists to draw consistently, which is why some artists simplified it over the years. The character was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in 1962, making him one of the first teenage superheroes who wasn’t just a sidekick. Spiderman’s web shooters are mechanical devices he invented himself, not part of his powers, which shows he’s as much a science genius as he is an acrobat.

How to color this one

Start with the large sections of red and blue first, then go back for the webbing details once the base colors are dry. Colored pencils work really well here because you can layer darker reds and blues in the shadowed areas to create depth. If you’re using markers, do light pressure first, then add a second coat in the areas where fabric would fold or where shadows fall. The webbing is easier if you use a fine-point marker or thin colored pencil and work slowly. Don’t stress about making every line perfect.

Who’ll love this?

Kids around 6-10 tend to gravitate toward this one, especially if they’ve seen any of the movies or shows. It’s detailed enough to keep older elementary kids engaged but not so intricate that younger ones get frustrated. This makes a good rainy afternoon activity or something to do while rewatching their favorite Spiderman scenes.