A foreword written by Brian Michael Bendis, Miles Morales’ co-creator and executive producer of the film. a stunning dive into one of 2018’s finest features...as memorable and accomplished as anything in the final product” - The Film Stage Go into the Spider-Verse any time you want with this special compilation of art from the film that belongs on every fan’s coffee table! the visual look of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse is a marvel. Seeing how they came to the design choices they did is...worth the price of this book and then some” - Vespe's Holiday Gift Guide None can argue Todd McFarlane is the best-selling Spider-Man artist of all time. Although derided by some these days for his antics outside of drawing comic books, McFarlane’s contributions to the Spider-Man character are iconic, layered and intricate – just like his Spider-Man issues.

Fans can go behind the scenes with the creators of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and get a look at concept art, final designs, and artist commentary, plus previously unseen storyboards.

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Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man universe. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse where more than one wears the mask. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse where more than one wears the mask.

Owing to his decade-long tenure as a romance artist for DC Comics, Romita’s rendition of Spider-Man had more of a curved line – both for Peter Parker, as well as the memorable Mary Jane Watson. Romita’s more confident linework catapulted Spider-Man from being a hot new book to being cemented as the publisher’s flagship title, with Romita’s rendition of Spider-Man being used on the company’s fledging licensing efforts. The story revolves around Miles Morales, a teenager hailing from Brooklyn, who stumbles upon the incredible Spider-Verse. This unique universe shatters the conventions of the traditional Spider-Man narrative, allowing multiple individuals to don the iconic mask. With this groundbreaking premise, Miles embarks on a thrilling and heartwarming journey that explores the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse. It’s tough living up to people’s expectations – look at all the various stand-ins for Spider-Man that never really cut the mustard. But artist John Romita Jr. has lived up to his father’s legacy and then some, especially with Spider-Man. The scene this cover depicts isn’t a dream sequence, either; this scenario basically plays out in the story. During this period of The Amazing Spider-Man, Aunt May fell in love with Doctor Octopus, never realizing he was actually a megalomaniacal super-villain hellbent on world domination. (In her defense, he did a pretty decent job of hiding the world domination part when she was around.)

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When he joined the Spidey line with 1988’s Amazing Spider-Man #298 his intricate, tortured, and dark linework went off like a gunshot in the minds of comics fans. He became well-known for his hyper-detailed illustrations, especially of Spider-Man’s webbing, and went on to define the look of one of the most popular new characters of the 1990s – Venom. Two years into his run, Marvel saw so much in the artist they gave him the reigns of a new title -- Spider-Man -- and let the artist both write and draw his work, a rarity for Marvel and especially for the Spider-Man character. This is an art book that'll only increase the hype to rewatch and enjoy the incredible film" - Adventures in Poor Taste the visual look of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse is a marvel. Seeing how they came to the design choices they did is...worth the price of this book and then some" - Vespe's Holiday Gift Guide This art book is gorgeous...a great companion if you enjoyed the film and want to know more about how it was created" - Geekisphere When Steve Ditko abruptly quit working for Marvel after Amazing Spider-Man #38, Stan Lee and the Marvel staff were at a loss for where to turn to find a suitable replacement. But they found their man in the veteran comics illustrator John Romita, Sr. – even though he had been trying to quit drawing comic books for years. Although he had qualms about doing it, Romita said he joined the book to be “a good soldier” for the company and didn’t actually settle into the book until six months after he started.

Additionally, the book offers exclusive commentary from the creators themselves, offering unique insights into the inspirations and decisions that shaped the film's direction. As if that weren't enough, the book features a foreword by the renowned Brian Michael Bendis, adding an extra layer of depth and credibility to this extraordinary collection of art. This luxurious oversized art book unmasks the artistry behind the dazzling and thoroughly original movie with a unique visual style that’s the first of its kind.In other words, failure is as embedded in Spider-Man’s DNA as radioactive spider venom. Gwen Stacy’s death at the hands of the Green Goblin resonates with Uncle Ben’s death in that way. Once again, Peter fails to save someone he loves. He is imperfect, and I think those imperfections are a big reason why the character is so beloved. Because he’s not Superman. Spider-Man is not the guy who always wins. He’s the guy who always tries. — Matt Singer