Marvel Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the Marvel Universe
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A] book that mankind has been hungering for, a book that is--now and forever--a shining beacon of wonder, a titanic tribute to talent unleashed" --Stan Lee Featuring an introduction by Marvel Comics supremo Stan Lee, the new, updated edition of this bestselling Marvel Encyclopedia now details more than 1,200 of Marvel Comics' timeless Super Heroes and Villains. Spider-Man, The Avengers, Wolverine, X-Men, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk and many more have expanded entries, while over 50 significant new characters have been added, including Anti-Venom, Hulkling, Sabreclaw, Odin, Doctor Nemesis and Spider-Man 2211. Each character is illustrated with stunning art from the original Marvel comic books, and the authoritative, fully revised text is supplied by a team of Marvel comic book experts. The new edition also contains the latest major events in the Marvel Universe: Dark Reign, The Age of Ultron and Infinity War. The Marvel Encyclopedia is packed with comic book imagery and organized in an easy-to-find A-Z style. PopMatters.com says, "This coffee table volume is incredibly beautiful and presented in ways that online searching can't quite match." The Marvel Encyclopedia is an essential book for new fans and for anyone who grew up loving the excitement, heroism, and humor if the Marvel Universe. (c) 2016 MARVEL
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THE THESIS
This encyclopedia serves as a comprehensive and definitive guide to the vast array of characters within the Marvel Comics universe. Authored by Marvel comic book experts and featuring an introduction by Stan Lee, this updated edition meticulously details over 1,200 Super Heroes and Villains, incorporating more than 50 new characters and the latest major events. The book utilizes original comic book art to illustrate each character, presenting the information in an accessible A-Z format.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Detailed entries for over 1,200 Marvel Super Heroes and Villains, including expanded coverage for major characters like Spider-Man, The Avengers, Wolverine, X-Men, Iron Man, Captain America, and Hulk.
- Profiles of over 50 significant new characters introduced in recent publications.
- Coverage of major Marvel Universe events such as Dark Reign, The Age of Ultron, and Infinity War.
- Illustrations featuring stunning art directly from original Marvel comic books.
- Authoritative, fully revised text compiled by a team of Marvel comic book experts.
- Information organized in an easy-to-find A-Z style for quick reference.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This updated edition of the Marvel Encyclopedia is presented as an essential resource for both new and long-time fans of the Marvel Universe, praised for its comprehensive scope and visual presentation. Stan Lee's introduction and contributions from Marvel comic book experts lend significant authority to the content. Reviewers highlight its value as a coffee table volume, noting its beautiful presentation and the depth of information that surpasses online searches, making it a definitive tribute to Marvel's characters and history.
Page Count:
439
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
DK Publishing
ISBN-10:
1465415939
ISBN-13:
9781465415936
Non-Fiction
Reference
Superheroes
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