Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – The Official Movie Special
This lavish, 96-page behind-the-scenes guide to Sony Pictures Animation’s critically acclaimed Marvel sequel is packed with mind-bending artwork illustrating the multiverse and its many Spider-denizens. The stunning visuals are accompanied by interviews with producers/writer Phil Lord & Chris Miller; directors Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers and Justin K. Thompson; production designer Patrick O’Keefe; VFX supe Mike Lasker; head of character animation Alan Hawkins; voice stars Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld; and more!
[Titan | $20]
500 Years Later: An Oral History of Final Fantasy VII
Polygon editor Matt Leone takes us on a deep dive into the creation of this iconic PlayStation title, narrated by more than 30 interviewees sharing their insights and recollections. This hardcover, featuring a foreword by Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Skaguchi and design by Rachel Dalton, is an extended adaptation of the 27,000-word history published online, with eight new standalone interviews and 50 color illustrations.
[Thames & Hudson | $40]
EYE: YONEYAMA MAI
The first collection of original works by the fan-favorite artist, who has contributed to anime hits like Promare and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
[PIE International | $55]
Code Geass – Collector’s Edition
Crunchyroll exclusive Blu-ray box set. On-disc bonus features: Picture Drama Episode ● Stage Audio Commentary ● Voice Actor Interviews ● Textless Opening/Closing Song ● Audio Commentaries and more. Collector items: Replica Chess Set ● Lancelot Key USB ● Silver Geass Symbols Necklace ● Certificate of Authenticity ● Six-month free Crunchyroll premium subscription for new members or $60 Crunchyroll Store Discount for existing subscribers
[Crunchyroll | $550]
Welcome to the Aardman Reality!
Fans of the Oscar-winning Bristol claymation duo Wallace & Gromit can now tap into the VR Adventure The Grand Getaway — in which our addled inventor and his hapless pup end up on Mars en route to their golfing retreat — and AR game Jamtastic — a gleefully messy shooting gallery that transforms any room into Wallace’s breakfast nook. Both titles are available as a package for Meta Quest headsets.
[Quest Store | $13]
The Joy of Asian Art Toys
POPMART, the designer toy shop that has won over customers across Asia with its fun characters, launched its first U.S. location at the American Dream entertainment and shopping center in New Jersey this fall. If you can’t make it to East Rutherford, you can shop online to find goodies featuring characters like Molly, Hirono and SKULLPANDA, as well as collabs with brands like SpongeBob, DC, Snoopy, Detective Conan and Chibi Maruko-chan (pictured, $16).
[popmart.com/us]
