Marvel S Spider Man From Amazing To Spectacular

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.

Collects Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #32-42, Annual (1979) #1; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #13; Fantastic Four (1961) #218. Peter Parker and Dr. Curt Connors (a.k.a. the Lizard) have always shared a unique bond. Both men of science, but one gifted with powers while the other was cursed. Only together can these sometimes allies, sometimes adversaries survive the unstoppable Iguana. Then, in a two-part Annual extravaganza, comes Doc Ock! All the while, Peter’s increasingly on edge. The bizarre horror of the Swarm and a battle with Morbius the Living Vampire do little to help. Then, the emergence of the Schizoid Man pushes him over the line. And on the other side is the Spider-Lizard! Can our mutated hero surivive? He’d better, or he won’t be able to team up with the FF against the Frightful Four!

Collects Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #1-15. In 1976, Spidey notched his second solo series under the direction of Gerry Conway and Sal Buscema. With his first live-action series on the horizon, the world wanted to know just who this Peter Parker guy was. Spectacular not only expanded opportunities for web-slinging wonder, but it also provided a platform to expand upon and explore the world of Spidey's incomparable cast - J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson and more! Of course, there was no shortage of villains - including the Vulture and Morbius - or iconic guest stars, ranging from the White Tiger to the Inhumans!

Collects Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man (2017) #297-300. Pete is back in the friendly neighborhood, but he’s persona non grata as far as the NYPD is concerned! It’s a fresh twist on the age-old question — Peter Parker: Threat or Menace? And if the authorities’ pursuit of Peter and his sister, Teresa, isn’t enough, Black Panther is on their trail as well! And Spider-Man won’t give up without a fight! Meanwhile, the Tinkerer enlists the aid of his augmented allies to squash Spidey once and for all! Trapped in the middle of a family feud between Tinkerer and his do-gooder brother, the Mason, the wall-crawler secures a little help from a tech-heavy team of Marvel heroes and takes the fight directly to the geezer genius! But the Tinkerer has tech of his own — and it’s out of this world!

Collecting Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man (2017) #301-303 and Annual #1. Join Peter Parker, his sister (?) Teresa and J. Jonah Jameson in a time-travel spectacular! Faced with a problem so huge that the only solution lies in the past, the unlikely trio will attempt to save tomorrow by taking the fight to yesterday! But their high-risk gamble may just alter the course of history for the worse! Because when Spidey & Co, head back to the present day, they’ll find an Earth they never expected — where stopping one threat has unleashed something far worse! For in a world without Spider-Man, Norman Osborn reigns supreme! Can Peter trust one of mankind’s greatest villains to set things right? And who, or what, are the Vedomi — and what is their problem with the continued existence of human life?

Collects Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) #56-66 and Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #3. Roger Stern's seminal writing run concludes, and Bill Mantlo returns for a fan-favorite second stint! After a run-in with the Jack O'Lantern, Spider-Man must protect Marla Madison - noted scientist and J. Jonah Jameson's one true love - from the deadly Will-O'-the-Wisp! The Ringer menaces Spidey's world in a tale drawn by John Byrne, setting up a double-sized issue featuring Stern's retelling of Spider-Man's origin! Then, Mantlo pits Spidey against a cavalcade of his deadliest rogues: Kraven, Electro and the Molten Man! And in one of the most timeless tales in SPECTACULAR history, teen-runaways-turned-heroes Cloak and Dagger make their debut! Plus: An Annual that takes Spidey to the "Dark Side of the Moon" with Man-Wolf!

MARVEL Spider-Man: A History and Celebration of the Web-Slinger, Decade by Decade encapsulates all of the history, art, and memories of everybody’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.