Featuring never-before-seen concept art and creator commentary
MILWAUKIE, Ore., (October 14, 2023)— Dark Horse Books, Marvel Games, and Insomniac Games team up to present The Art of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and The Art of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Deluxe Edition, a new artbook celebrating the highly-praised game that will give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the game’s development.
Peter Parker and Miles Morales return for an exciting new adventure in the critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man video game saga. As the inimitable web-heads swing, jump, and glide across Marvel’s New York, iconic villains threaten to destroy their lives, their city, and the ones they love. Now readers can explore the creation of this dynamic new entry in the Marvel’s Spider-Man video game series—from unforgettable characters, extraordinary equipment, breathtaking locales, thrilling storyboards, and more—all accompanied by insightful commentary from the game’s creative team!
If fans are looking for more, The Art of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will also be available in a deluxe edition featuring an exclusive cover, a decorative slipcase, and a folio enclosing a gallery quality print.
“As diehard comic fans and gamers ourselves, we couldn’t be more pleased to showcase the Insomniac Games and Marvel Games team’s passion and creativity,” said project editor Ian Tucker. “Insomniac has delivered the definitive Spider-Man gaming experience, and we can’t wait for readers to dig into this amazing collection of art and commentary.”
The Art of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 (232 pages, 9 x 12”) and The Art of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Deluxe Edition swing into bookstores on February 27, 2024and into comic shops February 28, 2024. The standard edition is now available to pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $49.99.
The Art of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Deluxe Edition (232 pages, 9 x 12”) is also available to pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your local comic shop and bookstore for $99.99.
Praise for Marvel’s Spider-Man:
“Insomiac has found web-spun gold with Marvel’s Spider-Man’s wonderful webswinging.”—IGN
“This game shows tremendous love for all things Spider-Man, and the ending packs a punch he would be proud of.”—The Guardian
“Marvel’s Spider-Man is a big, beautiful rehash of very familiar Spider-Man stories.”—The Gamer
“As a playground for one of the most idiosyncratic Super Heroes of all time, Marvel’s Spider-Man is sheer bliss.”—Kotaku
“Marvel’s Spider-Man might just be the finest Super Hero video game ever made.”—The Verge
“Marvel’s Spider-Man is a meticulously rendered throwback to old Spidey films and games, to the last decade of open-world game design and to an easy style of Super Hero storytelling we rarely get to see anymore.”—Polygon
“When Marvel’s Spider-Man hits its web-swinging peak it’s about as good as any Super Hero gaming gets.”—GamesRadar
“This is the Spider-Man game that fans have dreamed of in every sense of the word.”—Game Rant
Praise for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales:
“Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales tells an intimate, emotionally resonant Super Hero story about a young hero trying to live up to the role models that inspired him and do right by the community that supports him…the game is fun, poignant, and powerful all the same. Spider-Man fans should be swinging high while playing.”—Comicbook.com
“Punchier in more ways than one, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a beautiful, satisfying game with a gripping story.”—Video Game Chronicle
“It’s Miles Morales’ engaging, emotional narrative and polished gameplay that not only make it a fantastic follow-up to Marvel’s Spider-Man, but a worthy standalone installment.”—Prima Games
“Don’t confuse Miles Morales for a sidekick or kid, and don’t pass up on another great adventure.”—Cultured Vultures
“The only way is love when it comes to Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. A labour of love that will no doubt garner fans aplenty in the days ahead.”—Geek Culture
“Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales is a compelling open-world action game that helps highlight why Miles is so special: his culture.”—GameSpot