Marvels Spider Man From Amazing To Spectacular Insight Comics Comic Art Reformat

Explore over fifty years of Spider-Man with this deluxe art book, featuring exclusive interviews and content from the incredibly talented people who brought this amazing hero to life. Since he first appeared in the pages of Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962, Marvel’s number one web-slinger has been swinging into the hearts of super hero fans everywhere. Originally portrayed as the chronic underdog, Spider-Man has grown from amazing to spectacular to ultimate and beyond, dominating the comics sphere and consistently ranking among the most popular super heroes of all time. With the proportionate strength of a spider, a genius mind, and a fully loaded arsenal of quips, it’s no wonder why Spider-Man is the best arachnid around. Marvel’s Spider-Man: From Amazing to Spectacular celebrates the incredibly rich and expansive history of this iconic character in a brand new and unparalleled way—showcasing the jaw-dropping art of the Spider-Man comics and diving deep into the remarkable stories that have shaped Spider-Man into the super hero he is today. Featuring the best of Spider-Man comic art and exclusive interviews from leading Spider-Man creators like Brian Michael Bendis, Gerry Conway, Tom DeFalco, J.M. Dematteis, David Michelinie, Mark Millar, Alex Ross, Dan Slott, J. Michael Straczynski, Roger Stern, and many more, this spectacular compendium truly captures the great power and great responsibility of developing one of the most monumental heroes in comics history.

"Since he first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #180, Marvel's Wolverine has become one of the most popular super heroes of all time, stealing the hearts of millions with his gruff Canadian charm and no-nonsense attitude. Now, for the first time ever, Wolverine: Creating Marvel's Legendary Mutant presents a comprehensive look at the wild history of this savage mutant. Diving deep into the behind-the-scenes evolution of the character, this book showcases the stunning art of Wolverine comics and features exclusive interviews with legendary Marvel Comics creators. Covering everything from Wolverine's iconic Adamantium-plated claws to his integral history with X-Men, this exceptional volume allows fans to discover their favorite Marvel hero in a whole new light, making it a must-have addition to any comic collector's shelf.

Web-sling into action with an oversized hardcover art book chronicling the development of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 through never-before-seen concept art and intimate creator commentary. Peter Parker and Miles Morales return for an exciting new adventure in the critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man video game saga. As the inimitable web-heads swing, jump, and glide across Marvel’s New York, the iconic villains threaten to destroy their lives, their city, and the ones they love. Now readers can explore the creation of this dynamic new entry in the Spider-Man video game series—from unforgettable characters, extraordinary equipment, breathtaking locales, thrilling storyboards, and more—all accompanied by comments from the game’s creative team! Dark Horse Books and Marvel Games have joined forces to present The Art of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. This passionately designed volume celebrates the art and artistry behind the Wall-Crawlers and their exploits, and provides fascinating insights to amaze any Spider-Fan!

Collects Amazing Spider-Man #1-6.

It's the biggest Spider-event ever! When the evil Inheritors begin exterminating spider-characters throughout the multiverse, every single Spider-Man ever is needed to save the day! A spider-army gathers to fight Morlun and his deadly family, and the Superior Spider-Man intends to lead it! Our universe's amazing Spider-Man has an issue with that...but the army doesn't have time for this in-fighting, as the Inheritors continue slaughtering Spider-totems left and right! As the first skirmishes unfold into all-out war, Miles Morales shows his stuff, Silk finds a valuable edge, and a surprising Spider-character makes the scene! As the Prophecy comes to fruition, every spider must fight...and no spider is safe! But what does the Superior Spider-Man have up his sleeve? And what will the war's fallout mean for Peter Parker...and the rest of the spiders? COLLECTING: Amazing Spider-Man 9-15

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A POP CULTURE PHENOMENON From his modest 1962 debut in Amazing Fantasy #15, Peter Parker — better known to readers as the web-spinning Spider-Man — has evolved from underdog to international icon. Along the way he’s thrilled entire generations through the comics, cartoons, movies, and tons of spectacular toys. Spider-Man: The Icon traces that unlikely evolution. A lavishly illustrated chronicle, it charts the wall-crawler’s career from counter-culture figure to motion picture superstar, visually portraying every aspect of the web-spinning phenomenon. This deluxe celebration of the ultimate super hero includes insights from key comic book writers and artists, photos of rare, vintage collectibles, and a vast array of scintillating imagery from the comics, cartoons, television series, and movies. In doing so, it also traces the history of popular culture over the last five decades. Renowned Spider-Man expert Steve Saffel combines a wealth of arcane knowledge and incredibly rare archival material to create the essential book for every Spider-fan!

Gaze in wonder at the art of modern masters — in the Marvel Monographs! Mexican artist Humberto Ramos is one of the most immediately recognizable and innovative talents in the world of modern comic books. Seamlessly blending both Eastern and Western styles, he has drawn many of the most iconic characters in the Marvel stable. In this volume of Ramos’ work, the focus is on his indelible contribution to the mythos of Spider-Man — with a gorgeous gallery of the artist’s finest pages, covers and behind-the-scenes material telling a web-spun tale of a bond between artist and character like no other in contemporary comics. Created in full collaboration with Humberto Ramos himself, this is one artist study you will not want to miss!

Spider-Man: Web-Slinger, Hero, Icon is a dynamic curation of Spider-Man’s seminal comic book stories and related story lines spanning the comic book’s run. Spider-Man: Web-Slinger, Hero, Icon covers all things Spidey: his character’s first appearance in Amazing Fantasy comic book, before he had his own stand-alone series; his allies, love interests, and archenemies; and his ongoing popularity as a cultural icon. Spider-Man has been one of the most recognizable pop-culture characters of twentieth- and twenty-first-century Americana. Spider-Man: Web-Slinger, Hero, Icon explores the phenomenon of one of Marvel Comics’ most popular super heroes and his appearance in the most memorable and influential comic book stories. Longtime comic-industry insider Rich Johnson examines the character using more than three hundred Spider-Man illustrations, including covers, interior comic art, variant covers, sketch treatments, and Marvel Studios film concept art. Beginning with Spidey’s first appearance in comics in the early 1960s to present-day treatments of the character, Spider-Man: Web-Slinger, Hero, Icon will thrill new and mega comic book fans and Marvel collectors alike. © 2022 MARVEL

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #271-278, Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #111, Marvel Graphic Novel (1982) #22, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #27. Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz lay a trail of clues that leads to…the Hobgoblin! The heir apparent to the Goblin mantle - and the title of #1 nemesis in Spider-Man's life - has been a compelling mystery since his debut. But when his shocking identity is revealed, will you be able to believe it? Then, when the cosmic Beyonder returns, Peter Parker and the Puma must pair to face him…with Mephisto waiting in the wings! Plus: Spidey revisits his early days when he encounters Crusher Hogan, the wrestler he grappled with way back in AMAZING FANTASY #15! And topping off this Masterworks volume is the stunning painted art of Bernie Wrightson in the Spider-Man graphic novel HOOKY!