Mon. Sep 8th, 2025

Spider-Man: Panel by Panel Recreates 1962 Debut and First Solo Comic

For enthusiasts of Spider-Man comics and classic Marvel, the “Spider-Man: Panel by Panel” hardcover is a notable release in 2025. This extensive 400-page volume, launching on July 1st, offers a meticulous reconstruction of Spidey`s inaugural comic appearances. It follows “Fantastic Four: Panel by Panel,” which initiated Marvel`s series in 2021.

This book specifically highlights Spider-Man`s initial portrayal in “Amazing Fantasy No. 15” (August 1962) and his first standalone series, “Amazing Spider-Man No. 1” (March 1963).

Award-winning photographer George Spear has painstakingly captured every page and panel from the original printings of these classic comics. Graphic designer Chip Kidd then reconstructed them, dedicating a full page to each panel to enhance detail.

This enlarged format allows readers to thoroughly explore the intricate details of the artwork by illustrator Steve Ditko and cover artist Jack Kirby.

Accompanying the reconstructed comics are expert commentaries from Chip Kidd, Marvel editor Tom Brevoort, historian Peter Sanderson, and Library of Congress curator Sara Duke.

Fantastic Four: Panel by Panel Companion Book

Similar to the Spider-Man volume, “Fantastic Four: Panel by Panel” is a 260-page hardcover. It showcases Jack Kirby`s artwork and Stan Lee`s writing from “Fantastic Four No. 1” (November 1961) with super-sized panels, each occupying an entire page.

Chip Kidd also meticulously designed the reconstruction for the Fantastic Four book, which includes commentary from Tom Brevoort and Jack Kirby historian Mark Evanier.

By Bramwell Nightingale

A Toronto-based gaming journalist with over eight years of experience covering the North American gaming industry. Started his career writing for independent gaming blogs before establishing himself as a reliable source for breaking gaming news. Specializes in AAA game releases and studio acquisitions across Canada and the US. His investigative approach to gaming industry developments has earned him respect among developers and publishers alike

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