Around the Spider-Verse (Original Spider-Man Graphic Novel Anthology) - by Pablo Leon & Justin A Reynolds & Roseanne A Brown

About the Book

"Take a trip around the Spider-Verse (and New York City) in three comic adventures. The tour guide on his field trip to the Museum of Natural History has Miles Morales's Spidey Sense tingling. Gwen Stacy's punk band's concert at the Central Park Bandshell is interrupted by the Jackal. And Anya Corazâon must save her father from a trap laid by Kraven the Hunter at the Bronx Zoo. Filled with tons of action and laughs, this graphic novel is [meant] for young readers in search of more spider-thrills"--

Book Synopsis

Beloved Marvel characters Spider-Man, Ghost-Spider, and Araña star in three original Spider-verse stories! Don't miss this collection from bestselling authors Justin A. Reynolds, Roseanne A. Brown, and Eisner nominee Pablo Leon!

Take a trip around the Spider-Verse (and New York City) in three comic adventures! The tour guide on his field trip to the Museum of Natural History has Miles Morales's Spidey Sense tingling... Gwen Stacy's punk band's concert at the Central Park Bandshell is interrupted by the Jackal ... and Anya Corazón must save her father from a trap laid by Kraven the Hunter at the Bronx Zoo. Filled with tons of action and laughs, this graphic novel is perfect for young readers in search of more spider-thrills!

Review Quotes

Praise for Around the Spider-Verse

"This collection of three stories set in the Spider-Man multiverse will appeal to middle grade readers, even if they aren't very familiar with the classic superhero... All the stories have a distinct artistic style that feels unique compared to the classic Marvel Universe artwork-the colors are vibrant and the action-packed panels are fluid. VERDICT There is no denying that this is a fun read for young readers looking for more Spider-Man adventure." - School Library Journal

"Created by talented writers and artists, the stories in this appealing anthology are perfect for middle-schoolers who love the superhero genre. Each familiar character is presented in a fun and fresh way that's sure to both satisfy existing fans while invitingly introducing them to new readers" -Booklist

Praise for Miles Morales: Shock Waves

2021 American Librarian Association Best Graphic Novels For Children Reading List

"Rising star Reynolds draws on devastating real-life experiences to relate how the teenage Afro-Latinx superhero must discover a renewed balance of self even as he negotiates his immense responsibilities... At its heart, the story lifts up the real-world consequences of a series of natural disasters to the proud people of Puerto Rico, challenging us all to recognize our shared responsibility. Big heart and enduring life lessons make this a cherished addition to a viral character's legacy. -- Kirkus, starred review

"Reynolds delivers a well-balanced story with action, relationships, and humor. Those who enjoyed Jerry Craft's New Kid or Jason Reynolds's Miles Morales: Spider-Man will devour this graphic novel addition to the Spiderverse in one sitting; it also works as a stand-alone" - School Library Journal

About the Author

PABLO LEON is an artist and designer whose clients include Warner Brothers Animation, OddBot Inc, Puny Entertainment, Bento Box Entertainment, and more. His original comic story The Journey, about the true accounts of people migrating from Latin America to the US, was a 2019 Eisner Award nominee. He lives in Los Angeles, California.
JUSTIN A. REYNOLDS has always wanted to be a writer. Opposite of Always, his debut novel, was an Indies Introduce selection, a School Library Journal Best Book, has been translated in 17 languages, and is being developed for film with Paramount Players. He hangs out in northeast Ohio with his family and likes it, and is probably somewhere, right now, dancing terribly.
Roseanne A. Brown was born in Kumasi, Ghana and immigrated to the wild jungles of central Maryland as a child. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's in Journalism and was also a teaching assistant for the school's Jiménez-Porter Writers' House program. Her journalistic work has been featured by Voice of America among other outlets. Rosie currently lives outside Washington DC, where in her free time she can usually be found wandering the woods, making memes, or thinking about Star Wars. Her debut novel, A Song of Wraith and Ruin, was a New York Times bestseller.