Spider-Man The Icon

By: Steve Saffel

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From his debut in August 1962’s Amazing Fantasy #15, Peter Parker — better known as the Amazing Spider-Man — has thrill…

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Description

From his debut in August 1962’s Amazing Fantasy #15, Peter Parker — better known as the Amazing Spider-Man — has thrilled audiences worldwide in comics, movies, cartoons and much more!

This spectacular, full-colour book charts the career of Spider-Man from his four-colour-comics days to his big-budget blockbuster present, taking in every aspect of the phenomenon, including rare images of merchandise and unseen artwork from the cartoons!

Renowned Spider-Man expert Steve Saffel combines a wealth of arcane knowledge and incredibly rare archive material to create the essential book for every Spider-fan!

Contents:

Foreword By Stan Lee

The New Amazing! - The 1960s
From his debut as an unlikely hero in a cancelled title, Spider-Man fought against the odds to become a counter-culture icon and one of the most recognized characters in a turbulent decade.

An Exploding Icon - The 1970s
Having beaten the odds to become a household name — with three live action television series — the web-spinner struggled with newfound fame and fortune, and faced his greatest rival.

Amazing Friends and Secret Wars - The 198
The decade started with a well-established staus quo, but thanks to two new animated series, the first universal crossover, and the emergence of the artist as a rock star, nothing remained sacred.

Taking Stock - The 1990s
More than ever comics became big business, and Spider-Man found himself at the forefront as a corporate symbol. Then unexpected battle lines were drawn that would change an entire industry.

The Ultimate Media STAR - 2000 to date
With the launch of the ultimate Marvel and the conquest of the big screen, the wall crawler took one step back — returning to his roots — and three steps forward, to become the premiere super hero.