The Marvel Encyclopedia
by: Daniel Wallace, Tom Brevoort, Andrew J. Darling, Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Michael Teitelbaum
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Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best known and most popular characters ever conceived-heroes that are international household names, both as comic book stars and movie stars, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk and Wolverine. This unique, one-volume encyclopedia contains more than 1000 of Marvel's greatest, with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. The encyclopedia's range of spectacular art features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists, while the authoritative text is supplied by a team of top Marvel comic book writers. In addition, double-page features, illustrated with classic covers, trace the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades. The Marvel Comics Encyclopedia is an essential book both for new fans and for those who grew up loving the excitement, heroism and humor of the Marvel Universe.Includes a foreword by Stan Lee.
Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best known and most popular characters ever conceived-heroes that are international household names, both as comic book stars and movie stars, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk and Wolverine. This unique, one-volume encyclopedia contains more than 1000 of Marvel's greatest, with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. The encyclopedia's range of spectacular art features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists, while the authoritative text is supplied by a team of top Marvel comic book writers. In addition, double-page features, illustrated with classic covers, trace the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades. The Marvel Comics Encyclopedia is an essential book both for new fans and for those who grew up loving the excitement, heroism and humor of the Marvel Universe.Includes a foreword by Stan Lee.
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- Mandatory Marvel
Every Marvel fan needs this book, the guide, the manual, the stories behind the stories, the link that ties it all together!If you wonder which version of Marvel reference you should get, this is THE ONE!
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- A Great Poop Book
ok i didnt buy this in amazon i got it at the store and its a great poop book, nothing more. anyone buying this to bone up on marvel history go ahead get it. its a great reference book. read it be4 seeing a marvel movie and you'll feel like the most all knowing guy/geek in the room. just dont be expecting full page details for everyone.some pages have more then 8 people on one page and some get 2 page detailing. it depends on who your reading up on..and its also a great way to learn to draw, wut ... Read More
Rating: - Wonderful Book
This is a very comprehensive book, great for the amature or experienced follower. I purchased this for my husband who is an avid follower and he was not disappointed! It covered the subject material very well and the illustrations are beautiful! I would purchase it again.
Rating: - Grrreat Book
I got this book for my son and he absolutly love it. I must admit it was quite informative on every character.
Rating: - Not just for comic book fans
To begin with, I am not a comic book reader.I am, however, a fan of several animated TV shows that feature Marvel characters(X-Men, Iron Man, Spiderman & His Amazing Friends, etc).I wanted to know the back story on them, so I got this book (along with the DC Encyclopedia).
The characters are featured in alphabetical order.We are given a brief but detailed history along with at least one illustration.There is also a profile that lists their "real" name, occupation, height, weight, ... Read More
- Mandatory MarvelEvery Marvel fan needs this book, the guide, the manual, the stories behind the stories, the link that ties it all together!If you wonder which version of Marvel reference you should get, this is THE ONE!
- A Great Poop Bookok i didnt buy this in amazon i got it at the store and its a great poop book, nothing more. anyone buying this to bone up on marvel history go ahead get it. its a great reference book. read it be4 seeing a marvel movie and you'll feel like the most all knowing guy/geek in the room. just dont be expecting full page details for everyone.some pages have more then 8 people on one page and some get 2 page detailing. it depends on who your reading up on..and its also a great way to learn to draw, wut ... Read More
- Wonderful BookThis is a very comprehensive book, great for the amature or experienced follower. I purchased this for my husband who is an avid follower and he was not disappointed! It covered the subject material very well and the illustrations are beautiful! I would purchase it again.
- Grrreat BookI got this book for my son and he absolutly love it. I must admit it was quite informative on every character.
- Not just for comic book fansTo begin with, I am not a comic book reader.I am, however, a fan of several animated TV shows that feature Marvel characters(X-Men, Iron Man, Spiderman & His Amazing Friends, etc).I wanted to know the back story on them, so I got this book (along with the DC Encyclopedia).
The characters are featured in alphabetical order.We are given a brief but detailed history along with at least one illustration.There is also a profile that lists their "real" name, occupation, height, weight, ... Read More
