Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
On the eve of Spider-Man's 60th anniversary, a dynamic curation of Spider-Man's seminal comic book stories, including all things Spidey: his character's origin, various significant storylines over the decades, and his popularity as a cultural icon. Spider-Man explores the phenomenon of one of Marvel Comics's most popular and relatable nerdy science-kid-turned-superhero with the 30 most significant and influential Spidey stories and including relevant spinoffs and ancillary comic book events. Framed by longtime comic book industry insider Rich Johnson, the story is told using count-less comic book images, film stills, and storyboards: how Peter Parker became Spider-Man; costume and character story changes over the decades; the influence of Spidey on all other comic book characters; classic Spidey nemeses like Doc Ock, Green Goblin, and Venom; contemporary popular spinoff stories like the Avengers crossovers Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, and the Spider-Verse; and how Spider-Man comics have been so influential on and relevant in today's comic book (and superhero film) culture. The book contains more than 200 illustrations, including covers, interior comic art, and sketch treatments, beginning with his inception in the early 1960s to present-day treatments of the character. Spider-Man will appeal to new fans looking for a great starting place for learning about your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, to megafans, and to Marvel collectors alike.
Synopsis
Spider-Man: Web-Slinger, Hero, Icon is a dynamic curation of Spider-Man's seminal comic book stories and related story lines over 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 superheroes 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.