Rediscover the webbed world of "The Amazing Spider-Man" in these 10 tales taken from the soon-to-be blockbuster hit! How did Peter Parker get his powers? What is the creature that lurks in the sewers below Manhattan and what is its connection to Dr. Connors? What secrets will Peter learn about his past?
The Spider-Man 2 Dream Machine—from original idea to final cut— unmasking the creative genius at work in the blockbuster movie The epic adventure of one of the greatest superheroes of all time explodes on the silver screen as never before. Now, in this captivating journey behind the scenes and into the imagination, fans can discover how the myth and magic became real in Spider-Man 2, as they plunge deeper into Spider-Man’s world to meet the characters, explore the environments, and follow the storyline in a stunning visual journey. Packed with hundreds of amazing production illustrations, prepared by many of the most talented illustrators in Hollywood, Caught in the Web features • Original sketches, artwork, and doodles that became the inspirations for characters, sets, and computer–generated imagery • Climactic scenes from the movie as they first appeared in conceptual art • Design work used to develop costumes and visual effects—as well as blueprints and architectural drafts used in the construction of both physical and virtual environments • Unique insights into the genesis of Doc Ock—revealing how he evolved from his comic-book origins • An intimate behind-the-scenes look at the full creative process for Spider-Man 2 Enter the amazing realm where dreams come true and discover how the epic adventure was created as you immerse yourself in the action and atmosphere of Spider-Man 2, from the first rough sketches to the final on-screen adventure.
“[The] successful writer for TV, movies, and comics makes his debut as a memoirist with a stunning chronicle of survival”—introduction by Neil Gaiman (Kirkus). Joseph Michael Straczynski is the legendary writer behind Babylon 5, Sense8, Clint Eastwood’s Changeling and Marvel’s Thor, among many other beloved movies, TV shows and comics. In Becoming Superman, he reveals how the power of creativity and imagination enabled him to overcome the horrors of his youth and a dysfunctional family haunted by madness, murder, and a terrible secret. Joe’s early life nearly defies belief. Raised by damaged adults—a con-man grandfather and a manipulative grandmother, a violent, drunken father and a mother who was repeatedly institutionalized—Joe grew up in abject poverty, living in slums and projects when not on the road, crisscrossing the country in his father’s desperate attempts to escape the consequences of his past. Joe found refuge in comic books and his own dreams—imaginary worlds where superheroes used their amazing powers to overcome any adversity. The deeper he read, the more he came to realize that he, too, had a superpower: the ability to tell stories. But even as he found success, Joe could not escape a shocking family secret involving mass murder that he uncovered over the course of decades. Becoming Superman is the startling true story of a little boy who became the hero of his own life.
When Peter Parker joined the Avenger's Civil War at Tony Stark's request, he never guessed that his whole life would change. Now he's trying to balance school, a secret identity, a major crush, and a super villain. This 8x8 picture book is based on the Marvel film Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Marvel's most titled hero has been amazing, spectacular, sensational - even giant-size! Follow the tangled web of Peter Parker and family through this superior collection of all the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man's series debuts! Unlimited team-ups, avenging exploits and untold tales - they're all in a Marvel Knight's work for a webspinner that defies description!' COLLECTING: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 1, MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) 1, GIANT-SIZE SPIDER-MAN 1, SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) 1, WEB OF SPIDERMAN (1985) 1, SPIDER-MAN (1990) 1, UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN 1, SPIDERMAN TEAM-UP 1, SENSATIONAL SPIDERMAN (1996) 0, TANGLED WEB 1, MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN 1, FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN 1, AVENGING SPIDER-MAN 1, SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN 1, SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP 1; SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED (1993) 1, PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN (1999) 1, WEBSPINNERS: TALES OF SPIDER-MAN 1, SPIDERMAN FAMILY (2007) 1, AMAZING SPIDERMAN FAMILY 1
Someone has Spider-Man in their crosshairs, and the only person in the Marvel Universe who can save him is...Peter Parker's sister?! As the web-slinger meets family he never knew, will she end up becoming his greatest ally, or the one who damns him? And what does the Kingpin of Crime have to do with it?