With Great Power

by Rick L. Phillips, Tyrone Tony Reed Jr., Brian Reaves

This book has a series of fictional short stories as it follows one particular issue of Amazing Fantasy #15, that has the very first story to star the Amazing Spider-Man, from the time it is purchased in 1962 to the present. It shows how the story influenced the people that come in contact with it and the adventures they have because of its influence.
A group of celebrated writers and up and coming authors have joined together to share those stories in this book. Now follow this classic comic book on its journey from one person to another as it makes its trip through time.

249 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Rick L. Phillips was born in Covington, Kentucky. He recieved a BA in Radio, Television and Film production from Northern Kentucky University. He is an announcer and voice actor and his agent is the Heyman Talent Agency in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. His first professional story was a short story titled "War Between Two Worlds" published in the book "It's That Time Again Volume 3". It was edited by the late, great writer and editor Jim Harmon. His next book that was published was a children's book. It was his creation called "Dinky the Elf". It was with that book he was compared to Dr. Seuss.
Rick was raised in a Christian family. Both parents were Sunday School Teachers and his Father was a Deacon in his church. Rick accepted Christ into his heart when he was 9 years old. He was a Sunday School Teacher in his home church of Elsmere Baptist for 3 years and was active in the church choir and has sang solos and as part of a group at other churches. He later moved his membership to Erlanger Baptist Church. There he continues as a member of that church's choir and is a Deacon in the church. He lives in Erlanger with his wife Violet.

Reviews

[Glenn Crouch · Rating 4 out of 5]

I quite enjoyed this anthology.

It was very novel how the various Authors connected their stories through the copy of Amazing Fantasy 15. I was also impressed with the variety of stories - from whimsical to heart-wrenching, happy endings and sad endings.

Whilst it seems aimed at younger readers, I would still recommend it to experienced readers as I was pleasantly surprised with this book.

It is also an excellent book to read to your kids or give to your teenagers - it is very family friendly and upholds Christian values without being preachy.

[Eric · Rating 2 out of 5]

With Great Power is a short story cycle that follows a particular comic book as it changes hands over the course of many years. Amazing Fantasy #15 is famous for being the first appearance of Spider-Man, and each author attempts to put their own spin on its significance...specifically the now-famous creed "With great power comes great responsibility." Interestingly, the best story of the bunch is about Amazing Adult Fantasy #11 which has nothing to do with Spider-Man at all.

[Rick Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book of uplifting stories. The book follows a comic book as it passes from one person to another over the years and tells how it helps them. You don't have to like comic book to enjoy these life affirming short stories. You won't be sorry that you bought this book.