--- product_id: 367259298 title: "The Amazing Spider-Man (Penguin Classics Marvel Collection)" price: "£4.58" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/367259298-the-amazing-spider-man-penguin-classics-marvel-collection store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Amazing Spider-Man (Penguin Classics Marvel Collection) **Price:** £4.58 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Amazing Spider-Man (Penguin Classics Marvel Collection) - **How much does it cost?** £4.58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/367259298-the-amazing-spider-man-penguin-classics-marvel-collection) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe to explore Marvel’s transformative and timeless influence on an entire genre of fantasy. A Penguin Classics Marvel Collection Edition Collects “Spider-Man!” from Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962); The Amazing Spider-Man #1-4, #9, #10, #13, #14, #17-19 (1963-1964); “Goodbye to Linda Brown” from Strange Tales #97 (1962); “How Stan Lee and Steve Ditko Create Spider-Man!” from The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (1964). It is impossible to imagine American popular culture without Marvel Comics. For decades, Marvel has published groundbreaking visual narratives that sustain attention on multiple levels: as metaphors for the experience of difference and otherness; as meditations on the fluid nature of identity; and as high-water marks in the artistic tradition of American cartooning, to name a few. This anthology contains twelve key stories from the first two years of Spider-Man’s publication history (from 1962 to 1964). These influential adventures not only transformed the super hero fantasy into an allegory for the pain of adolescence but also brought a new ethical complexity to the genre—by insisting that with great power there must also come great responsibility. A foreword by Jason Reynolds and scholarly introductions and apparatus by Ben Saunders offer further insight into the enduring significance of The Amazing Spider-Man and classic Marvel comics. The Deluxe Hardcover edition features gold foil stamping, gold top stain edges, special endpapers with artwork spotlighting series villains, and full-color art throughout. Review: A Great Collection for Spider-Man Fans! - Penguin Classics’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” collects “Amazing Fantasy” #15, “The Amazing Spider-Man” #1-4, 9-10, 13-14, & 17-19 along with summaries of “Amazing Spider-Man” #5-8, #11-12, #15-16, Annual #1, and material from “Strange Tales” #97, all written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko. These stories detail much of Spidey’s formative first two years, while Ben Saunders’ introduction explains the historical context of the comic book industry at the time as well as the legacy of Lee & Ditko’s work. Jason Reynolds’ foreword describes what Spider-Man – and his teenaged alter ego Peter Parker – meant to Reynolds and his brother as young readers, further helping to contextualize the character. These stories introduce Spider-Man’s friends and family, Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Liz Allen, and Flash Allen. Spider-Man regularly works with members of the Fantastic Four, developing a friendship with the Human Torch, and even meets the Avengers in these stories. Additionally, classic recurring villains make their first appearances, including the Vulture, Doctor Octopus, Sandman, the Lizard, Electro, Big Man & the Enforcers (Montana, Fancy Dan, & Ox), Mysterio, the Green Goblin, Kraven the Hunter, the Sinister Six, and Mac Gargan (who later become the Scorpion & Venom). The story from “Strange Tales” #97 features a couple named Aunt May and Uncle Ben months before “Amazing Fantasy” #15, though these two have little in common with Peter Parker’s family as their story so thoroughly departs from the May & Ben who appeared later. These formative issues underscore the significance of Spider-Man and lay the groundwork for the hundreds and hundreds of stories that followed. As Stan Lee noted in the end of issue 9, summing up Ol’ Web-head’s appeal, Spider-Man is “the superhero who could be – you!” (pg. 162). In addition to the stunning presentation of this volume with its bold red covers with gilt details and page edges, Penguin added bonus material for fans new and old. This volume includes three appendices, suggestions for further reading, and a notes section as befitting the best of Penguin’s historical collections. The overall presentation makes it a truly lovely volume to gift to any fan. Review: Amazing gift for spiderman lovers - Such a great gift. My boyfriend is a big fan of Spiderman and every holiday I get him something spiderman themed. And I just so happened to stumble across this Penguin Classics collection (on sale!) And was able to order it for him in time for Christmas. I was a little skeptical even though it was super hyped up but seeing his smile when he unwrapped it made me feel better. The quality is surprisingly amazing. Its a hardcover with a soft, almost velvety feel (but can scratch easily). I love the gold foil text in the cover and pages. And the actual inside, is almost like a vintage comic book with amazing coloring. He loves it so I love it (though I dont really love that he now has it sitting on display in our living room) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #362,929 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #60 in Literary Graphic Novels (Books) #61 in Graphic Novel Anthologies (Books) #572 in Superhero Comics & Graphic Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,246 Reviews | ## Images ![The Amazing Spider-Man (Penguin Classics Marvel Collection) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81U6GlLBxtL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Collection for Spider-Man Fans! *by R***D on December 15, 2022* Penguin Classics’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” collects “Amazing Fantasy” #15, “The Amazing Spider-Man” #1-4, 9-10, 13-14, & 17-19 along with summaries of “Amazing Spider-Man” #5-8, #11-12, #15-16, Annual #1, and material from “Strange Tales” #97, all written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko. These stories detail much of Spidey’s formative first two years, while Ben Saunders’ introduction explains the historical context of the comic book industry at the time as well as the legacy of Lee & Ditko’s work. Jason Reynolds’ foreword describes what Spider-Man – and his teenaged alter ego Peter Parker – meant to Reynolds and his brother as young readers, further helping to contextualize the character. These stories introduce Spider-Man’s friends and family, Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Liz Allen, and Flash Allen. Spider-Man regularly works with members of the Fantastic Four, developing a friendship with the Human Torch, and even meets the Avengers in these stories. Additionally, classic recurring villains make their first appearances, including the Vulture, Doctor Octopus, Sandman, the Lizard, Electro, Big Man & the Enforcers (Montana, Fancy Dan, & Ox), Mysterio, the Green Goblin, Kraven the Hunter, the Sinister Six, and Mac Gargan (who later become the Scorpion & Venom). The story from “Strange Tales” #97 features a couple named Aunt May and Uncle Ben months before “Amazing Fantasy” #15, though these two have little in common with Peter Parker’s family as their story so thoroughly departs from the May & Ben who appeared later. These formative issues underscore the significance of Spider-Man and lay the groundwork for the hundreds and hundreds of stories that followed. As Stan Lee noted in the end of issue 9, summing up Ol’ Web-head’s appeal, Spider-Man is “the superhero who could be – you!” (pg. 162). In addition to the stunning presentation of this volume with its bold red covers with gilt details and page edges, Penguin added bonus material for fans new and old. This volume includes three appendices, suggestions for further reading, and a notes section as befitting the best of Penguin’s historical collections. The overall presentation makes it a truly lovely volume to gift to any fan. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing gift for spiderman lovers *by L***A on January 1, 2026* Such a great gift. My boyfriend is a big fan of Spiderman and every holiday I get him something spiderman themed. And I just so happened to stumble across this Penguin Classics collection (on sale!) And was able to order it for him in time for Christmas. I was a little skeptical even though it was super hyped up but seeing his smile when he unwrapped it made me feel better. The quality is surprisingly amazing. Its a hardcover with a soft, almost velvety feel (but can scratch easily). I love the gold foil text in the cover and pages. And the actual inside, is almost like a vintage comic book with amazing coloring. He loves it so I love it (though I dont really love that he now has it sitting on display in our living room) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ JINGLE BELLS, SPIDEY SMELLS *by N***S on February 27, 2026* Its an amazing read. Getting to read some of the original spiderman comics is pretty cool, its honestly worth the 50 bucks ## Frequently Bought Together - The Amazing Spider-Man (Penguin Classics Marvel Collection) - X-Men (Penguin Classics Marvel Collection) - The Avengers (Penguin Classics Marvel Collection) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/367259298-the-amazing-spider-man-penguin-classics-marvel-collection](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/367259298-the-amazing-spider-man-penguin-classics-marvel-collection) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-07-02*