And the Toon Army have been quick to clean out Newcastle market stalls and city centre shops looking for masks to wear at forthcoming Magpies fixtures.
But don't worry ... the place to go (from the comfort of your arm chair) is E-Bay.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SPIDERMAN-NYLON-SOCK-MASK-fits-CHILD-8-ADULT_W0QQitemZ270251193740QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item270251193740&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
