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The SDCC Comic-Con Museum is currently celebrating Spider-Man's 60th anniversary with a brand new exhibit (now open!) that also pays tribute to the late artist Ross Andru who gave Marvel one of its best advantages over DC. Screen Rant got the opportunity to visit the new experience starring Marvel's iconic Wallcrawler, getting exclusive photos of some of the comics, props, and exciting installations. This includes an interactive slideshow showcasing Andru's work and his incredibly accurate landscapes of New York City.
As of July 1st, SDCC's Comic-Con Museum and its new exhibit Beyond Amazing is now open. Located in Balboa Park, the Comic-Con Museum is a short drive away from Hall H where SDCC annually hosts the biggest pop culture announcements from several major studios. The Comic-Con Museum is open daily with its new Spider-Man exhibit and will remain open until January 3rd. Co-curated by Professor Ben Saunders and Patrick A. Reed, the Beyond Amazing exhibition will also be hosting Spider-Man's induction into SDCC's character Hall of Fame on July 20th (beating out Superman for the new honor).
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Walking through the new Spider-Man experience, guests can view several rare comics and original artwork from across Peter Parker's 60-year history, and this includes the work of Ross Andru in the 1970s. Receiving his own installation in the exhibit, guests can see some of the incredibly accurate landscapes Andru drew to truly depict New York on the page. From some of the most iconic landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge to the more obscure like a normal house in Rockaway whose real-life residents recognized it and threatened to sue Marvel, Andru's
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