Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Spider-Man

Marvel Platinum

by Stan Lee

At a scientific demonstration about radiation, high-school student Peter Parker is accidentally bitten by an irradiated spider, which bestows upon him the arachnid’s incredible abilities. When a burglar kills his beloved Uncle Ben, the grief-stricken Peter learns a valuable lesson: that with great power there also comes great responsibility. He vows to use his new found powers to help his fellow man and becomes the Amazing Spider-Man...

Marvel Platinum: The Definitive Spider-Man brings together the very best tales from Spidey's 50 year history, including some of his greatest and most pivotal moments.

Includes an exclusive introduction by character co-creator and founder of the Marvel Universe, Stan Lee!
Includes Spider-Man's Marvel Universe entry, detailing his history and powers.
Not available as a US import (UK-specific book)
An essential guide to Spider-Man!

Amazing Fantasy #15, Amazing Spider-Man #121-122, 300, 500, 545, 600, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, Sensational Spider-Man volume 2 #41

Genres: Graphic Novels, Comics, Marvel

296 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2012

About the author

Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber) was an American writer, editor, creator of comic book superheroes, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.

With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.

Reviews

[Kristján Sindri · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really nice collection of well known spiderman stories and a nice way to get into spiderman comics without being overwhelmed with almost 60 years of history

[Nicholas Why · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic collection of Spidey stories from 1962 to 2009. These are major milestones in the life of Spiderman supported by the best art from John Romita Jr & Joe Quesada. Must read.

[Lauri · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great collection of your friendly neighbourhood webhead's adventures.

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Edge of the seat, great art, humour, full of daring do and great character mix ups! :D

[Luke Samuels · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great taste of the fabulous story that is Spiderman!