Every superhero fan dreams of the day when they will get to meet their favourite superhero face-to-face.
But one family was initially terrified when they saw the comic book webslinger flying towards their home - until they realised what was actually going on.
Kelly Hudson was enjoying her son's birthday when she spotted the superhero in action.
The mum-of-three was mystified when she checked the CCTV footage from outside her house and saw Spider-Man appearing to jump towards the camera.
But it turned out to be a balloon the 46-year-old had bought for her son's big day - and the incredible moment delighted her superhero-loving son, Brandon.
The balloon's epic quest started when Spider-Man made a break for it while Kelly's back was turned.
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And the crime-fighting hero made its way out of the family's home in Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham.
The balloon - in Spider-Man’s famous crouch position - then floated down the road and bounced off the ground, before darting up in front of a security camera on the house.
And Brandon was delighted that Spider-Man left their home to save the world, even if it meant he couldn't stay for all of Brandon's 21st birthday celebrations.
Kelly said: “Brandon has Downs Syndrome and Avengers is his life.
"The back door was left open because of the heat and I wondered where the balloon had gone.
"While checking the CCTV, we couldn’t believe our eyes how he went over the fence and took off.
"Brandon thought it was hilarious and honestly thinks Spider-Man has gone to save the world."
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