New “Spider-Man” animated series announced for 2017

For all you Spidey fans, Cort Lane, the senior vice president of Marvel Animation and Family Entertainment made an announcement at New York Comic Con that you’re gonna wanna here.

2017 heralds the arrival of a new Spider-Man animated TV series on Disney XD

Produced by Marvel Television, the series tells the story of an unsure but courageous teen who has to figure out how to be a super hero from the very beginning.

Marc Buhaj, senior vice president, Programming and General Manager, Disney XD spoke on the news:

Spider-Man is the biggest action hero in the world. He is an iconic character whose duality makes him both relatable and aspirational for the Disney XD audience. We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Marvel in this new original series that offers a fresh take on a beloved classic that will engage both new and existing Spidey fans with its compelling drama, exciting action and the signature sense of comedy.

Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man will end in the beginning of 2017 with a two-part finale arc titled “Graduation Day” which will have Spider-Man battling Doc Oc and the Superior Sinister Six who plan on destroying all of NYC’s super heroes.