Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus, Vol. 1 (v. 1)
by Stan Lee, Steve Ditko
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Author: Stan Lee, Steve DitkoEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-23
ISBN: 0785124020
Number of pages: 1088
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Book Reviews of Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus, Vol. 1 (v. 1)
Book Review: Everything it should be, and MORE!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Having received this book a few days ago, I just couldn't wait to add to the accolades here. This book is huge, complete, beautifully printed, beautifully packaged, nothing less than a dream come true for this Spidey lover.
I collect early issues for myself and my 9-year-old son, and understandably don't want either of us to handle these precious collectibles to enjoy the stories. We already had the DVD-ROM--but frankly the scans weren't that good, and nothing replaces good old print for reading in bed, etc. Everything about this book is perfect. Although I am a Romita (Sr.) fan as well, the editorial decision to include just the Ditko issues was wise, allowing the book to be a loving tribute to the eccentric co-creator of the Spiderman legend. The bonus material in this edition is wonderful, including contemporary ASM Annuals, crossover appearances in Strange Tales Annual #2 and Fantastic Four Annual #1, ads, alternate covers, the Marvel Tales reprint covers, staff photos (Ditko of course mysteriously absent), and some welcome comments by Stan Lee. (Peculiarly, although Jack Kirby was a masterful artist, he never was able to get Spidey "right", as amply demonstrated here.) Even the "The Spider's Web" from each issue is included, with letters from Vietnam grunts and kids alike, all of which REALLY takes me back to the day....
This book is a genuine piece of art, and a piece of history (personal and cultural) for me. My only possible gripes are that between the sturdy paper stock and the inclusiveness, the book is so hefty it could qualify as a deadly weapon--and that it's so darned wonderful I have to worry about my son and I wearing IT out! I might even have to buy yet another "collector's" copy here. Fortunately at this price, it's a steal!
In short--if you love Spiderman, you MUST buy this book!!!
Summary of Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus, Vol. 1 (v. 1)
He was a teenage web-slinger, and he carved a career few heroes have equaled since! Witness the origins of Doctor Octopus, the Sandman, the Lizard, Electro and more of Spider-Man's original rogues gallery - most of whom remain in the spotlight forty years later! Plus: Spider-Man's identity is exposed for the first time! His first fights with the Green Goblin, the villain who would defeat him more disastrously than any other! Spidey's first effort to join a super-team, and his first effort to fight a super-team - all before his high-school graduation (and we've got that, too)! Guest-starring Doctor Strange, Daredevil, the Human Torch, the Hulk and more! Collects Amazing Fantasy #15, Amazing Spider-Man #1-38 and Annual #1-2 - plus the Spider-Man stories from Fantastic Four Annual #1 & Strange Tales Annual #2, and the covers to Marvel Tales #3-28 & Annual #1-2.Characters Books
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