| The Astonishing Spider-Man | |
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File:Spidey cover 001.jpg The Astonishing Spider-Man volume 3 #1, published by Panini Comics in 2009 | |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel UK |
| Schedule | Fortnightly |
| Publication date |
Volume 1: November 1995 - April 2007 Volume 2: April 2007 – December 2009 Volume 3: December 2009 - September 2013 Volume 4: October 2013 - Present |
| Editor(s) | Brady Webb |
The Astonishing Spider-Man is a comic book series being published by Panini Comics in the United Kingdom every fortnight as part of Marvel UK's 'Collectors Edition' line. It reprints selected Spider-Man stories and material from the American comic books.[1]
Publication history[]
Astonishing Spider-Man began in November 1995[2] after Panini Comics obtained Marvel UK's licence to reprint Marvel US's comics internationally. 150 issues were printed before it was re-launched in 2007 to mark its change from a 4-weekly publishing schedule to a 2-weekly one.[3] Volume 2 went on for another two years before it was re-launched again in December 2009 to mark the start of the "Brand New Day" storyline. Volume 4 is to launch in October 2013 as the Superior Spider-Man run of stories begins in the title.
Format[]
The current format is 76 pages, with three stories being printed every issue. Whilst it usually prints more modern story lines, ‘classic tales’ are also used as back-up strips.[4] The front of the comic contains a message from the editor as well as a ‘Story so far’ section so the reader can catch up with anything they may have missed. At the back of the comic is a letter’s page (titled ‘The Web’) whereby readers can write in and give their views and opinions on the stories. The Web also used to print short comic strips called ‘Mini-Marvels’ (initially reprints of Chris Giarrusso's & Lew Stringer’s work), though it no longer does. A subscription is also available, for a cheaper price.[5]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ http://www.paninicomics.co.uk/CollanaNews.jsp?Action=Carica&Id=7
- ↑ http://www.comics.org/series/37176/
- ↑ http://www.paninicomics.co.uk/CollanaNews.jsp?Action=Carica&Id=7
- ↑ http://www.paninicomics.co.uk/CollanaNews.jsp?Action=Carica&Id=7
- ↑ http://www.subscription.co.uk/home/mpurchase.asp?m=1076&src=PCWB
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