Marvel Comics Library. Spider-Man. Vol. 2. 1965-1966

With Marvel Comics Library. Spider-Man Vol. 2 (1965–1966), TASCHEN presents the second installment of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko’s groundbreaking collaboration. This volume features stories and characters that reshaped Spider-Man forever: the debut of Gwen Stacy, Harry and Norman Osborn, and the first hilarious cameos of Mary Jane Watson. New foes such as the Scorpion, Molten Man, and the Crime-Master join returning classics like the Green Goblin and Kraven the Hunter.

At its core lies the legendary “Master Planner Saga,” hailed by critics as perhaps the greatest superhero story ever told, in which Peter Parker pushes beyond his limits both physically and emotionally. Meanwhile, readers follow his transition from high school to college, his evolving friendships, romances, and struggles—making Spider-Man one of the most relatable heroes in comics.

This XXL-format edition, closely simulating the size of the original comic artboards, is sourced from Bob Bretall’s Guinness World Record-holding comics collection. Using TASCHEN’s refined reproduction techniques, custom-developed paper, and digital restoration, the stories appear as fresh as they did in the 1960s.

Complemented by a witty and insightful essay by broadcaster Jonathan Ross, plus rare artwork, photographs, and ephemera, this edition is as much a cultural treasure as a collector’s piece. Featuring an aluminum print cover, leatherette spine with foil embossing, and slipcase, it is a luxury monument to Spider-Man’s golden years.

Benefits:

• XXL Collector’s Edition of original Spider-Man stories (1965–1966)

• Includes the “Master Planner Saga” + first appearances of Gwen Stacy, Harry & Norman Osborn, Mary Jane Watson

• Restored reproduction from Bob Bretall’s Guinness-record collection

• Essay by Jonathan Ross + rare art, photos, and ephemera

• Deluxe design: aluminum cover, leatherette spine, foil embossing, slipcase