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Spider-Man writer scolds costumed superhero who hit cop

The cop-clobbering Times Square Spider-Man has finally met his nemesis — and he probably wishes it was the Green Goblin.

Costumed creep Junior Bishop got a stern dressing down Wednesday by none other than the creator of some of Spider-Man’s comic book adventures.

Writer Brian Michael Bendis — whose work includes Marvel Comics’ Ultimate Spider-Man — blasted Bishop for failing to follow the superhero code when he violently raged at cops in Times Square last Saturday.

“The theme of Spider-Man . . . is that with great power, comes great responsibility and that includes not fighting with police officers,” Bendis told The Post. “If you wear the costume, represent the ideal.”

The criticism will likely come as a bitter blow to Bishop.

As he was being arraigned Thursday for felony assault and resisting arrest, Bishop cited Bendis as one of his comic idols.

He respected the 46-year-old writer because he had created a 2011 edition of the Spider-Man series in which an African-American character named Miles Morales donned the Spidey suit.

Bishop said he was inspired by the creation of a black Spider-Man.

“There needs to be [another] black Spider-Man,” said Bishop, who likes Bendis so much that he initially refused to talk to The Post unless he was put in touch with the cartoonist.

A cocky Bishop even demanded a superhero acting gig in return for his cooperation.

“If you can get me a role in the ‘Spider-Man’ movie, I’ll talk,” said the quick-fisted Spider freak.

Although his requests were unfulfilled, he eventually opened up about his love of the character.

He insisted he wasn’t just using the costume to hustle tourists, he’s a true fan of web slinger.

“I watched Spider-Man and Batman as a kid,” the 25-year-old said. “I was more into the cartoons of Spider-Man.”

He also said the city shouldn’t run out the costumed characters who demand cash for pictures in Time Square.

“We make Times Square what it is,” he said. “Without us, Times Square is not Times Square.People come to see the characters.”

At one point, he showed The Post article to a guy sitting next to him in court.

“Wow, you were the guy on the news!” the guy gushed.

But Bishop — who has a long rap sheet and who was confronted by cops for charging a greedy $10 per picture —insisted tourists love him. But he — said he does not plan on returning to Times Square any time soon.

“It’s fun for people to come out,” he said. “People come to see us. The kids come to see us. They’re smiling. They run and give me a hug. It’s all positive.”

“I don’t think so, I don’t want to discuss it right now,” Bishop said.

Though now a semi-celebrity himself, if not notorious, Bishop had no use for some of the celebs he was reading about in The Post “They’re all crazy. Jay-Z and Beyonce,” he cracked.

And while cops still have his costume, He also said he has a backup plan — becoming a hip hop mogul.

“I’m in the process of making a mix tape and my clothing line being released,” the chatty faux superhero claimed.

He was charged with felony assault and resisting arrest, and remained free on $3,500 bail.

Bishop was bailed out of the Tombs jail downtown by his grandmother Tuesday night.

A pal said Bishop planned to file an official complaint against arresting Officer Eduardo Molina, claiming the cop punched him first.

Bishop, who’s also solicited tips while dressed as Cookie Monster, was caught on video slugging Molina after the cop confronted him for demanding $10 a photo to pose with tourists.

In court, Judge Neil Ross continued his case until Nov. 6.

His rap sheet includes assault for punching a woman in the face last year in Brownsville and a March 2013 bust for aggressive panhandling in Times Square, where he blocked tourists who had their photo taken with him while demanding a hefty tip.