Marvel: Illustrated Guide to the Spider-Verse

Name: Marvel: Illustrated Guide to the Spider-Verse
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781647227968
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By Marc Sumerak

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Marvel: Illustrated Guide to the Spider-Verse by Marc Sumerak delves into the richly intricate world of Spider-Man through an exploration of the multiple universes that host different versions of the iconic superhero. The guide offers detailed illustrations and insights into various Spider-themed characters, shedding light on their unique stories and attributes within the vast Spider-Verse. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the Marvel universe, this book provides an engaging look into the diverse identities and adventures of Spider-Man across alternate realities.
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For fans of graphic novels and Spider-Man, this illustrated guide dives into the diverse and exciting world of the Spider-Verse. You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the various iterations of Spider-Man from different dimensions and want a richly detailed exploration of their origins, powers, and adventures.

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Discover the dramatic diversity of the Spider-Verse in this deluxe, fully-illustrated volume!

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Discover the dramatic diversity of the Spider-Verse in this deluxe, fully-illustrated volume!

Take a tour through the colorful worlds of Marvel’s Spider-Verse in this comprehensive guidebook detailing the lives of its many web-slingers. Follow Gwen Stacy—better known as Ghost-Spider—as she jumps between dimensions visiting the countless friendly (and some not-so-friendly) neighborhood Spider-folk whom she has met in her adventures across the Marvel Multiverse. From Peter Parker to Miles Morales, from Spider-Ham to Spider-Man 2099, more than 60 of Gwen’s iconic wall-crawling colleagues are profiled here, each illustrated with amazing original art. Thrilling and vibrant, this arachnophile’s treasury is a must-have collectible for every Spider-fan!

• EXCLUSIVE SPIDER-MAN ARTWORK: Marvel Comics: Illustrated Guide to the Spider-Verse is filled with spectacular, never-before-seen artwork.

• 60+ ILLUSTRATIONS: More than 60 stunning illustrations celebrate the unique visual styles of the Spider-Verse’s diverse inhabitants.

• SWING INTO THE WORLD OF SPIDER-MAN: Showcasing detailed profiles of characters like Miles Morales, Spider-Ham, and Ghost-Spider, this book is the definitive guide to Marvel’s vast web of Spider-beings.

• AN ACCESSIBLE SPIDER-VERSE GUIDEBOOK: Featuring an appealing in-universe narrative and a fan-favorite host who explores every Spider-filled corner of the Marvel Multiverse.

• AN AMAZING ADDITION TO YOUR MARVEL LIBRARY: This guide joins Insight Editions’ exciting line of Marvel Comics titles, including Marvel: Avengers Campus: The Official Cookbook and Marvel Comics: Anatomy of a Super-Hero.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781647227968

Publisher: Insight Editions

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Insight Editions

Illustration: Colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 112

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About the Author

Marc Sumerak is an Eisner and Harvey Award–nominated writer and editor whose work over the past two decades has been featured in comics, books, and video games showcasing some of pop culture’s most beloved franchises, including Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Back to the Future, and many more. He is based in Cleveland, Ohio.

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