Spider-Man: Died in Your Arms Tonight [Hardcover]

Dan Slott (Author), Marc Guggenheim (Author), Roger Stern (Author), Mark Waid (Author), John Romita (Illustrator), Mario Alberti (Illustrator), Patrick Olliffe (Illustrator), Val Semeiks (Illustrator), Colleen Doran (Illustrator)

Book Description

Grade Level: 4 and up

This one's got it all! The return of Doctor Octopus, Daredevil, a wedding you never predicted, and the return of one of the most important people in Peter Parker's life in a giant-sized story by Dan Slott and John Romita Jr. Doc's back in town, but it's only a prelude to darker days ahead as Spidey unknowingly prepares for a gauntlet he can't even see coming. On top of all that, witness the return of one of Spider-Man's creators, Smilin' Stan Lee (along with Masticatin' Macros Martin) as he presents a story of unbridled passion, drama, and angst as Spidey reflects over his many, many years of adventures. But that ain't all...as the rest of the Spidey Web-Heads bring you several short features showcasing some rarely explored aspects of both Spidey and Pete's life. And in Annual #36, see the second most important wedding day of Peter Parker's life! Plus, Pete's love life takes a turn for the worse just as his old flame Mary Jane returns to New York City. (FINALLY!! What took us so long?!) Collects Amazing Spider-Man #600-601, Amazing Spider-Man Annual #36, and material from Amazing Spider-Man Family #7.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Marvel (November 25, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785144595
• ISBN-13: 978-0785144595
• Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #862,161 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Colleen Doran is a writer, illustrator, conceptual designer, and outspoken creator rights advocate.



Colleen's most recent works include "Mangaman" with Barry Lyga for Houghton Mifflin (November 2011,) "Gone to Amerikay" with Eisner Award nominated author Derek McCulloch for DC/Vertigo (2012,) and Stealth Tribes with "Red" and "Transmetropolitan" author Warren Ellis (2012). She also signed with Dark Horse Comics for another graphic novel project (to be announced) for release in 2012.

Her credits include "Amazing Spiderman," "Sandman," "Captain America," "Wonder Woman," "The Legion of Superheroes," "The Teen Titans," "Walt Disney's Beauty and the Beast," "Anne Rice's The Master of Rampling Gate," "Clive Barker's Hellraiser," "Clive Barker's Nightbreed," "A Distant Soil," "The Silver Surfer," "Lucifer," and many others.



She was Artist in Residence at the Smithsonian Institution, and has exhibited and lectured in galleries, museums and exhibits around the world. Books featuring her work have received the Eisner Award, The International Horror Guild Award, and the Harvey Award. She writes and lectures on behalf of authors and artists, and has lobbied in Washington DC on behalf of creator rights.

Colleen lives on a farm in rural Appalachia. She likes to draw. A lot.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Collects the oversized ASM #600, plus #601 and an Annual, December 19, 2009

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K. W. Schreiter (Conshohocken, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spider-Man: Died in Your Arms Tonight (Hardcover)

The 200 page "Died In Your Arms Tonight" hardcover collects Amazing Spider-Man #600-601, ASM Annual #36, and material from ASM Family #7. Chronologically first is the Annual, written by Marc Guggenheim and penciled by Pat Olliffe. The run-up to the Reilly/Jameson wedding is enjoyable, but the central narrative underwhelms, featuring a pedestrian new villain "Velociraptor" and a setup of forthcoming story arc that continues the Clone Saga in ASM 608-610. The acclaimed issue #600 spans 104 pages, the bulk an oversized feature from writer Dan Slott and artist John Romita Jr. that features Doctor Octopus, Daredevil, and Aunt May's wedding. #600 also contains six short Spider-Man segments from co-creator Stan Lee and the current cast of ASM writers and artists, plus four fake covers. Issue #601 opens the "Red Headed Stranger" arc with the repercussions from Peter's surprises both at and after the wedding. Peter's escapades seemed a bit out of character and were softened in retcon a few ASM issues later. #601 also included a Brian Michael Bendis/Joe Quesada short story of Spider-Man's visit to new mother Jessica Jones-Cage.

4.0 out of 5 stars A really good Spidey collection!, December 12, 2010

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S. Penrose (Small Town, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spider-Man: Died in Your Arms Tonight (Paperback)

I'm pretty sure this book has it all. Any type of comics reader and Spider-Man fan can find something in here to love. First there is Aunt May's wedding. As corny as it sounds the stories leading up to it and the event itself were heart warming. Interesting new villains and interesting takes on old villains are highlighted here. The art from many different artists all seem to fit each different story perfectly. The only drawback is behavior from Peter that is a little more risqué than one would expect from a Spider-Man title. Overall tough, a really good book.

2 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Few Pages of History, January 30, 2010

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Bobbie Joe - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spider-Man: Died in Your Arms Tonight (Hardcover)

Spiderman: Died in your arms tonight is a historic graphic novel in the timeline of Marvel history because it contains Spiderman issue #600. I actually own the Spiderman #600 issue and I highly recommend it.