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

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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. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - The Art of the Movie" is a captivating journey into the creative minds of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the brilliant duo known for their work on "The Lego Movie" and "21 Jump Street." In this visually groundbreaking cinematic adventure, they introduce us to a fresh and unprecedented Spider-Man Universe.

A foreword written by Brian Michael Bendis, Miles Morales’ co-creator and executive producer of the film. 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. 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. This art book is gorgeous...a great companion if you enjoyed the film and want to know more about how it was created" - Geekisphere 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.Certainly, the death of the hero’s girlfriend has become a tired cliche in modern comics, but it was basically unprecedented when Conway, Gil Kane, and John Romita did it in 1973. And while (at least according to Conway) it was initially conceived as a simple means of increasing “reader involvement,” the death of Gwen Stacy has remained one of the most important Spider-Man stories ever told because it speaks to something intrinsic in the soul of the character. Remember: Peter Parker might have taken the name Spider-Man after he got bitten by a radioactive spider, but what made him a hero was his decision to help others after he could have saved his Uncle Ben from a mugger — and didn’t. 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 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. 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. a stunning dive into one of 2018’s finest features...as memorable and accomplished as anything in the final product” - The Film Stage

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. 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. 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.

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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. 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. 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 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. This art book is gorgeous...a great companion if you enjoyed the film and want to know more about how it was created” - Geekisphere

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. 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 the mid-1990s however, Romita Jr. returned to the wall-crawler doing issues of both Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man, and was the sole artist who was kept on the title after Joe Quesada and Bill Jemas decided to revamp Spider-Man’s titles in 2001. Then, paired with Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski, Romita’s work was seen in a new light and Romita reached his pinnacle in terms of Spider-Man.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 Gwen Stacy died about 20 years before I started reading Spider-Man comics obsessively as a kid, so I never had a particularly strong relationship with that character. Talking with Gerry Conway, the man who wrote the issue where Gwen was killed by the Goblin, really put these issues into perspective for me, and made me think about them in a way I never really had before.

This is an art book that'll only increase the hype to rewatch and enjoy the incredible film" - Adventures in Poor Taste 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.) The official behind-the-scenes tie-in book to Sony Pictures Animation's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. 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. When we originally covered this deal, the art book had a publication date of early September, but that has since been bumped up to July 3. So hopefully, you’ll have a copy in your mitts sometime next week.a stunning dive into one of 2018's finest features...as memorable and accomplished as anything in the final product" - The Film Stage