This year, Marvel celebrates 60 years of web-slinging action with Spider-Man: Panel by Panel. This hardcover collection features a reimagining of Spidey’s first stories by Chip Kidd. The graphic designer will use original vintage copies of Amazing Fantasy #15 and Spider-Man #1 and present them in a new way. The anniversary collection will hit shelves in October to honor the Spider-Man anniversary.
What Will Spider-Man: Panel By Panel Include?
Spider-Man: Panel By Panel includes two complete stories, as well as original art from the Library of Congress. Spider-Man made his debut in 1962 with Amazing Fantasy #15 from Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. The debut story featured cover art from legendary comic artist Jack Kirby. As a result of the success of these issues, The Amazing Spider-Man #1 was published in 1963. Now, 60 years later, this book will combine those unique stories in a brand-new way for the Spider-Man anniversary.
What Else Will This Book Offer?
This book is excellent for comic enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike. It collects panels from the original issues. However, they are oversized and magnified. In a panel-by-panel exploration, Kidd will analyze all the details of Spidey’s first outing. This will offer readers to see all the details Lee and Ditko poured into the issues. As a result, it is a must-have for any collector.
This is not Kidd’s first foray into panel-by-panel recreation. A few months ago, the artist worked on Fantastic Four #1: Panel by Panel. In the same vein, this was a 60th-anniversary collection of the iconic supergroup. It features a detailed look at the work that went into the team’s very first issue. Clearly, this is a subject close to Kidd’s heart.
Get ready to celebrate Spider-Man in style when Spider-Man: Panel By Panel hits shelves on October 18.
