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Spider-Man: The Ultimate Guide (Amazing Spider-Man (DK Publishing)) | 
 enlarge | Author: Tom Defalco
Publisher: DK CHILDREN
Category: Book
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Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 47257
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Updated
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 184
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 11.9 x 10.3 x 0.4
ISBN: 0756626757
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN: 9780756626754
ASIN: 0756626757
Publication Date: March 19, 2007
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Amazon.com Review
Unless Peter Parker decides to pen his Iown/I autobiography someday, you're not going to find a better guide than this to the life and times of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. From that fateful radioactive bite in the science hall up to Spidey 2099, DK's IUltimate Guide/I recounts all the career milestones--major and minor--of Stan Lee's web-slinging wall-crawler. Organized and authored by Tom DeFalco, former Marvel editor in chief and the series' bestselling author, this guide pulls together the storyline's many twists and turns (chronologically, by decade) and devotes big spreads to nearly every noteworthy ally, friend, and villain (with one curious omission in the Shocker). Special sections cover episodes like the alien costume, the regrettable clone saga, and the wedding to Mary Jane, while panel after panel of original art (over 600 images in all) flesh out the action (a particular treat with the corny old dialogue and art).p DeFalco makes some small missteps--inevitable in any fan-boy project--and certainly IThe Ultimate Guide/I will feel dated as the series evolves, but as a comprehensive guide, it just doesn't get any better. Throw in a foreword by the inimitable Stan Lee, and you've got a book that would make even Peter Parker proud. I--Paul Hughes/I
Product Description
Marvel authority Tom DeFalco unmasks the history of the beloved websling in this updated edition of DK's definitive guide, which includes more than 600 full-color illustrations from the Spider-Man comics, along with original illustrations, detailed character profiles, and descriptions of the latest developments in the Marvel Universe. MARVEL, Spider-Man and the distinctive likeness thereof are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc., and are used with permission. (c) 2006 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved.This book is produced under license from Marvel Characters, Inc. AUTHOR BIO: Tom DeFalco has written about the adventures of Spider-Man and other super heroes for over 20 years. Tom has been a top writer and Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics, and has written many titles for Marvel DK, including Hulk: The Incredible Guide, Fantastic Four: The Ultimate Guide, Avengers: The Ultimate and most recently, The Marvel Encyclopedia.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 28 more reviews...
 Great reference book! February 25, 2006
Eduardo Regis (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
"Spider-Man: The Ultimate Guide" is a must-have book for all the wall-crawler's fan! It has information about lots of characters and a fantastic spidey's time-line! The illustrations are as good as well, and you can even find information on alternative Spider-Man series, like Spider-Girl, and Spidey 2099. Although the book is very nicely done i still missed more detailed profiles, anyway you will sure not regret for buying this one!
Spider-Man: The Ultimate Guide June 21, 2005
A. Ross (New Zealand)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Tom De Falco's comprehensive SPIDER-MAN guide is one of my favourite spidey books, covering everything from the comic's origins in the 60s to the recent movies. With some great insight into the characters in the world of comics and good layout, this guide tells you all you need to know about Peter Parker, Mary Jane and assotment of villians (Green Goblin, Doc Ock, Venom et all). DeFalco's extensive research has paid off, making this an essential addition to the already bookshelf-breaking collection of comic book guides. This is a must-have book for any SPIDER-MAN enthusiast.
Review From a Future Critic June 10, 2005
Hal Jones
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I never read a Spider-man comic book, but I wanted to know all about Spidey, his allies, and his enemies. This ended my search!
A great resource for any fan of Spidey December 16, 2004
Sakos (NH United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been a rabid Spider-Man fan, reader, and collector for the past 13 years. In that time, I've seen some of the best (1980's to 1993) and worst (Clone Saga) this hero has to offer. IN addition, I have collected every issue ever published. So, I'm very knowledgable about SPider-Man and his world. Still, this book is a delight to read. I didn't learn anything new, but it is well written, spectacularly illustrated with original comic art from some of Spidey's most legendary artists (Ditko, Romita Sr., Romita Jr., Frenz, Andru, Sal Buscema, Gil Kane, McFarlane, Bagley, Larsen). New fans will learn a lot from this book, but no matter how long you've been a fan of Spidey, this book is a treasure trove for you!!
My kids love it! July 21, 2004
Julianne Clem (CA USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
We bought this book for our five year old who loves Spiderman, but our whole family has enjoyed learning more about the villains and other characters in Spidey's world. It is fun to learn the origin of characters we are familiar with and some we had never heard of before. There are lots and lots of illustrations to keep the kids' attention, and the stories and bios are interesting enough for adults as well. The binding has fallen apart on our book- which may have survived better under normal wear and tear- but that is mostly because my son takes it to bed with him since he loves this book so much. Overall, a great book for kids and adults too.
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