Theatre Worker’s Hand-Drawn Spider-Man Poster Breaks the Internet
Teen’s Hand-Drawn "Spooderman" Poster Goes Viral After Theatre’s Shipping Mix-Up
What Happened? The Story in a Nutshell
Imagine you work at a movie theatre. A big new Spider-Man movie is coming out, but—uh oh!—the official posters never show up because of a shipping error (that means the delivery got lost or sent to the wrong place).
That’s exactly what happened at the Famous Players Six theatre in Prince George, British Columbia. Instead of panicking, the manager turned to 19-year-old employee Drake Landon, who happens to be an artist.
Manager’s Request: "Can you draw a replacement poster? But make it look like Spooderman—that silly internet meme!"
Drake agreed, drew the poster by hand, and even wrote a polite apology note at the bottom: "Sorry we never received the real posters! Sorry for any inconveniences!"
Who Is Drake Landon?
- Age: 19 years old
- Job: Employee at Famous Players Six theatre
- Hidden Talent: Artist who loves drawing in his free time
- Favorite Things to Draw: Robots, intricate machines, and weapons (not superheroes!)
- Reaction to Fame: Surprised and humble—he says the credit belongs to the original Spooderman creator
What Is "Spooderman"?
Simple Explanation: Spooderman is a funny, deliberately badly-drawn version of Spider-Man that started as an internet joke around 2012.
Think of it like this:
- Someone opened MS Paint (a very basic drawing program on old Windows computers)
- They drew Spider-Man as poorly as possible on purpose
- It looked silly, weird, and "wrong"—and that made people laugh
- It became a meme (a joke that spreads rapidly online)
Drake tried to copy that same messy, funny style for the Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie poster.
How the Internet Reacted
It all started when a dad named Adam Woodrow visited the theatre with his son Rogan. They saw the poster, thought it was awesome, and Rogan took a photo of Drake next to his artwork.
Then Rogan shared it online in local community groups. From there, it exploded!
By the Numbers:
- 54,000+ upvotes on the Marvel Studios subreddit (that’s a huge discussion page on Reddit)
- Thousands of likes across multiple social media platforms
- People commenting: "You should draw EVERY movie poster!" and "Sell your Spooderman art!"
What Happens Next?
| Action | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Poster Arrives | Cineplex (the theatre company) will replace Drake’s drawing with the real Spider-Man: Brand New Day poster |
| Drake’s Art Gets a New Home | The theatre promises to display his hand-drawn poster somewhere else in the building |
| Future Plans | Drake hopes to make and sell prints of his now-famous Spooderman poster |
Drake’s Thoughts on Going Viral
"I’m happy that I’m recognized for it, but like it’s a simple drawing based off of a meme that’s already a drawing. I’d say credit mostly goes to the idea of Spooderman, whoever drew it originally years ago."
— Drake Landon
His dad, Craig Landon, sees it differently:
"He’s been [drawing] for years so it’s nice to see him get some attention for it. He’s a bit taken back by all the exposure… when it hits online and goes a bit viral, people love it."
Key Takeaways (Important Points)
QUICK RECAP:
- A shipping mistake left a theatre without official Spider-Man posters
- 19-year-old employee Drake Landon drew a replacement in the Spooderman meme style
- He added a funny apology note
- A photo went viral (spread super fast online) with 54,000+ upvotes on Reddit
- The theatre will keep his art on display somewhere new
- Drake stays humble—he prefers drawing robots and machines!
Summary
When the Famous Players Six theatre in Prince George, B.C. didn’t receive their Spider-Man: Brand New Day posters due to a shipping error, 19-year-old employee and artist Drake Landon saved the day. His manager asked him to draw a replacement in the style of Spooderman—a crude, hilarious MS Paint Spider-Man meme from 2012. Drake drew it, added a polite apology note, and a visiting family snapped a photo that went massively viral online (54,000+ Reddit upvotes!). While Cineplex will replace it with the official poster, they’ll find a new spot for Drake’s artwork in the theatre. Drake, who usually draws robots and machines, remains humble about the attention, crediting the original meme creator. His dad, however, couldn’t be prouder.
FAQ: Your Questions Answered
Q: What is a "shipping error"?
A: It means the package (in this case, the official movie posters) got lost, delayed, or sent to the wrong location during delivery.
Q: What is a "subreddit" and what are "upvotes"?
A: Reddit is a giant website with thousands of communities called subreddits, each focused on a topic (like Marvel movies). Upvotes are like "likes"—people click them to show they enjoyed a post. 54,000+ is a LOT!
Q: What does "going viral" mean?
A: When something (a photo, video, story) spreads extremely fast across the internet because thousands of people share it with their friends, who share it with their friends, and so on.
Q: Why did the manager ask for Spooderman style specifically?
A: The article doesn’t say exactly why, but it was likely meant to be a fun, lighthearted joke since the real posters were missing—and Spooderman is a well-known internet joke.
Q: Will Drake Landon become a professional artist?
A: He hasn’t said! Right now, he’s happy making prints of his Spooderman poster. He mostly draws robots, machines, and weapons for fun. Only time will tell!