'Spider-Man'first-look photo: Andrew Garfield shines in costume

Web-surfers got their first look at the new web-slinger Thursday.

Sonyreleased the first photo ofAndrew Garfieldin costume from the upcoming film,"Spider-Man"--  the reboot of the studio's hugely successful super hero franchise.

In the new image, a beleaguered Garfield sports a torn costume and has a scratch across his face that makes him look like he just escaped from the musical,"Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark."

Garfield, who has won rave reviews from critics for his supporting turn in"The Social Network,"takes over the mantle ofPeter Parkerand his super hero alter ego fromTobey Maguire, who starred into the first three"Spider-Man"movies.

Hitting theaters on July 3, 2012, directorMarc Webb's ("500 Days of Summer") take on the Marvel superhero starts the story over, taking Peter Parker back to high school.

Maguire and previous franchise directorSam Raimi, who made three"Spider-Man"films together, walked away from the project after a series of setbacks, paving the way for a reboot.

Fans were quick to praise the first look at their new hero.

"I love Garfield in the suit,"saidAint It Cool News's Quint."I love that this isn't bulked up Spider-Man. I'm not sure how hot I am on the flame-like tapering off of the gloves, but we'll see how it works in the big picture.

"I'm digging this first look at the new suit."

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