Marvel's SPIDER-MAN: Hostile Takeover

Description

Embargoed to the 28th of August 2018 Age range 14+ The official prequel to the blockbuster action video game MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN, written by bestselling author David Liss. These events lead directly into the game itself, and feature some of the web-slinger's most famous friends and foes including the Shocker, Echo, the Blood Spider, J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane, and Wilson Fisk-the Kingpin, in his plan to establish an iron grip on New York City. Sony Interactive Entertainment, Insomniac Games, and Marvel have teamed up to create a brand-new and authentic Spider-Man adventure. This isn't the Spider-Man you've met before, or seen in a movie. This is an experienced Peter Parker who's more masterful at fighting big crime in New York City. At the same time, he's struggling to balance his chaotic personal life and career while the fate of millions of New Yorkers rest upon his shoulders

David Liss is the author of eleven novels, most recently Renegades, the third book in the Randoms space opera trilogy for younger readers. His previous bestselling books include A Conspiracy of Paper, which is now being developed for television. Liss is the author of numerous superhero and science fiction comics, including Mystery Men, Black Panther: The Man Without Fear, and Angelica Tomorrow.

"all fresh takes that deliver uniqueness to this part of the Marvel universe" Comics Beat "a fun action thriller that sets the stage for the movie" Den of Geek "a really good compilation piece, that any Marvel or Spider-Man fan would enjoy, and I expect will go very well with the video game setup" Geekisphere.com "the perfect companion to the PS4 game" Culturess "It's clear that he is extremely familiar with the character and he absolutely nailed the tone, dialogue, and overall personality that Peter has. If Liss' version of Spider-Man in the novel reflects what we'll see in the game, then I'll be extremely happy." Dual Shockers "David Liss shows some comedy chops with genuinely amusing dialogue and scenes." Adventures in Poor Taste" "Liss knows Parker's voice and creates a classic Spider-Man tale any long-time fan of the character will love" Borg.com