President Obama, who collected Spider-Man comics as a child, paraphrased Stan Lee’s famous line from Spider-Man’s origin, “With great power comes great responsibility” during a February 14 photo-op with the Chinese Vice-President. Credit David Klaus for catching the reference.
A transcript of the Reuters video gives the full context:
U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, SAYING: “We have it emphasize because of China’s extraordinary development over the last two decades, that with expanding power and prosperity also comes increased responsibilities.”
Obama revealed his fascination with Spider-Man in 2008 campaign speeches. Marvel reciprocated with an issue of the comic where the President’s favorite superhero keeps The Chameleon from spoiling the inauguration. There was even a fist-bump between Spidey and the new president.
Why does this Spiderman look a little like Popeye under the mask? It’s the square, cleft chin that does it…
He eats his spinach. Probably spanakopita with greek salad.