It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. This anthology contains twelve key stories from the first two years of Spider-Man's publication history (from 1962 to 1964). These influential adventures not only transformed the super hero fantasy into an allegory for the pain of adolescence but also brought a new ethical complexity to the genre-by insisting that with great power there must also come great responsibility. A foreword by Jason Reynolds and scholarly introductions and apparatus by Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of The Amazing Spider-Man and classic Marvel comics. The Penguin Classics black spine paperback features full-colour art throughout.
Spider-man is the best! Great stories! spider-man stories are not just about super powers and fighting, but about Peter Parker's life as well, how his powers and his new life is affecting him and people around him. My favourite super hero. Thank you Marvel and Stan Lee.
A great collection. Decently priced (I couldn't find a better price online), good format and packaging (I think it's an imported edition). The art is in the style followed for the original comics. Must add to any spidey fans list.