Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie

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Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge. A foreword written by Brian Michael Bendis, Miles Morales’ co-creator and executive producer of the film. 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 In 2000 when Joe Quesada and Bill Jemas took over Marvel, industry pundits thought they were throwing out the old in favor of the new, but in Bagley’s place they knew they had a keeper. Bagley was tapped to work with then up-and-coming writer Brian Michael Bendis to carve out a new era for Bagley’s most well-known character and they did just that with Ultimate Spider-Man. Although Bagley initially intended to only do the first arc, he ended up staying for seven issues and drawing 111 un-interrupted issues on the title – a record in superhero books.

The film’s production team also provides a running commentary, where they explain a lot of the film’s design choices. It’s a fantastic look behind the scenes. If you’re someone who studies animation, either as a fan or in a professional capacity, there’s a lot to gain from this art book. 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.

It’s been almost a month since Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse swung into theatres, and it’s safe to say it’s going to go down as one of the best movies of the year. If you’ve already managed to see Across the Spider-Verse once, twice or seven times, we have some good news.

Exclusive commentary from creators Phil Lord and Christopher Miller on their inspirations for their unique new take on Spider-Man, rooted in his comics origins and the idea of a post-modern Spider-Man in an environment that has multiple spider-people from all of the comics, and giving the film an even stronger visual identity by leaning into the comic book language. 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. Unseen storyboards and paintings of key scenes—including Miles meeting the older Peter Parker for the first time; Miles swinging through the city, exploring the subway, and swinging through the forest; the fight at Aunt May’s; and Uncle Aaron’s death. One of the interesting things about the Clone Saga within the broader scope of Spider-Man’s history is it comes during this period where a character who had been introduced as the quintessential teenage hero had grown into a man with a wife and adult responsibilities. Part of the creative impetus behind the Clone Saga was a desire to literally rejuvenate the character by replacing him, at least in the short term, with Ben Reilly, who didn’t have quite so much emotional baggage and could bring the character a little closer to his roots.

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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. 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. Beautifully designed and laid out, the book is an intimate portfolio resplendent with color character renderings, setting concepts, story-boarding and start-to-finish designs." - Boyce McClain, Collector's Corner 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. The official behind-the-scenes tie-in book to Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Concept art and sketches of every featured character and location in the film. Meet Miles Morales, the Peter Parkers, Spider-Gwen/Ghost-Spider, Spider-Ham, Peni and SP//dr and Spider-Man Noir—as well as villains Green Goblin, Scorpion, Tombstone, the Prowler, Doctor Octavius and Kingpin. Explore New York City and State, from Miles’s Brooklyn home to Manhattan, the Hudson Valley Forest, Spider-Man’s hideout and Wilson Fisk’s particle collider. 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 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 SingerPhil 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.