It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. Since the 1960s, Marvel has published innovative visual narratives that capture attention on multiple levels: as reflections of the experience of difference and otherness, as meditations on the fluid nature of identity, and as high achievements in the artistic tradition of American illustration. This anthology includes twelve key stories from the first two years of Spider-Man's publishing history (1962-1964). These influential adventures not only transformed superhero fantasy into an allegory for the pains of adolescence but also introduced a new moral complexity to the genre, insisting that with great power comes great responsibility. A foreword by Jason Reynolds and academic introductions by Ben Saunders provide additional insights into the enduring significance of The Amazing Spider-Man and Marvel's classic comics. The Penguin Classics black spine edition features full-color artwork throughout.
Pages: 384
Dimensions: 17.9x17.9cm
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Specifications
- Authors
- Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Issue
- 1
- Language
- English
- Box Set
- No
- Books Adapted to TV Series / Movies
- No
- Graphic Novel
- No
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 384
- Release Date
- -
- Publication Date
- 2022
- Dimensions
- 18x25 cm
- Version
- -
- ISBN-13
- 9780143135739
Universes & Heroes
- Marvel
- Spiderman
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