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Overview
Marvel authority Tom DeFalco unmasks the history of the beloved websling in this updated edition of DK's definitive guide, which includes more than 600 full-color illustrations from the Spider-Man comics, along with original illustrations, detailed character profiles, and descriptions of the latest developments in the Marvel Universe. MARVEL, Spider-Man and the distinctive likeness thereof are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc., and are used with permission. (c) 2006 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved. This book is produced under license from Marvel Characters, Inc.Synopsis
Marvel authority Tom DeFalco unmasks the history of the beloved websling in this updated edition of DK's definitive guide, which includes more than 600 full-color illustrations from the Spider-Man comics, along with original illustrations, detailed character profiles, and descriptions of the latest developments in the Marvel Universe. MARVEL, Spider-Man and the distinctive likeness thereof are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc., and are used with permission. (c) 2006 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved. This book is produced under license from Marvel Characters, Inc.
Editorials
From Barnes & Noble
The Barnes & Noble ReviewSince his debut in 1962, Spider-Man has become one of the world's most popular, beloved, and universally recognizable superheroes. With hundreds of Marvel comic book story lines, three multimillion-dollar motion pictures, a handful of television shows, a long-running syndicated comic strip, and numerous video games to cultivate and propagate the mythos surrounding Peter Parker and his web-slinging alter ego, it's no surprise that DK Publishing has reissued its already extensive ultimate guide to Spider-Man with new and updated material.
Featuring more than 700 full-color images from the original Marvel comic books, this ultimate guide not only covers Spidey's evolution throughout the decades but also provides in-depth information concerning hundreds of key characters, including every one of Spider-Man's numerous adversaries (the Hobgoblin, Juggernaut, Kingpin, the Green Goblin, Hammerhead, Doctor Octopus, and more).
Also included is an introspective foreword from Spider-Man creator Stan Lee (the creative genius behind dozens of iconic Marvel characters like the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, the X-Men, Daredevil, Iron Man, et al.) who speculates on Spider-Man's continued worldwide popularity: "He's possibly the most realistically human of all Super Heroes. He never has enough money, he's constantly beset by personal problems, and the world doesn't exactly applaud his deeds -- in fact, most people tend to suspect and distrust him. In short, he's a lot like you and me."
Fans of Spider-Man and the Marvel Universe in general will undoubtedly find their spider-senses tingling when they peruse this definitively "ultimate" guide to everything Spidey. Paul Goat Allen
Book Details
Published
March 1, 2007
Publisher
DK Publishing, Inc.
Pages
184
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780756626754