Comic books in 'Comic History'

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1st printing. By Roy Thomas. Iron Man! Thor! The Hulk! Wasp! Ant-Man! These five iconic characters made their debut as the first incarnation of the most exciting super-team ever assembled in September 1963, in The Avengers #1. From Captain America to Black Panther to Beast and Mockingbird and She-Hulk, they gained and lost members, added former super villains to the team, and fought every threat imaginable, each one bigger than the last. From the West Coast to the Secret teams (not to mention the Dark and Young and Mighty and All-New), The Little Book of Avengers is your definitive guide to the greatest super-hero team the world has ever seen! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing. By Paul Levitz. The Little Books are a spinoff of the larger DC series from Taschen but focused on one superhero per book. It covers from the Golden Age to the Modern Age with a short introduction by Paul Levitz and captions throughout. Text in English, French, and German. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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1st printing.

By John Johnston.

This is a trip down memory lane, looking back over some of the Patterson family's most memorable moments. Creator Lynn Johnston's commentary adds a behind-the-scenes element, as she describes some of her thoughts about the strip over the years.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 212 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing.

By Michelle Nolan.

For the better part of three decades romance comics were an American institution. Nearly 6,000 romance comics were published between 1947 and 1977, and there was a time when one of every five comics sold in the U.S. was a romance comic.

This first book devoted entirely to the rarely studied world of romance comics features information on several types of romance comics and their creators, plus the history, numbers, and publishing frequency of dozens of romance titles.

Hardcover, 256 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing.

Written by Roger Hill. Art and cover by Mac Raboy. Edited by Jon B. Cooke.

Beginning with his WPA etchings during the 1930s, Mac Raboy struggled to survive the Great Depression and eventually found his way into the comic book sweatshops of America. In that world of four-color panels, he perfected his art style on such creations as Dr. Voodoo, Zoro, The Mystery Man, Bulletman, Spy Smasher, Green Lama and his crowning achievement, Captain Marvel Jr. Raboy went on to illustrate the Flash Gordon Sunday newspaper strip, and left behind a legacy of meticulous perfection.

Through extensive research and interviews with son David Raboy, and assistants who worked with the artist during the Golden Age of Comics, author Roger Hill brings Mac Raboy, the man and the artist, into focus for historians to savor and enjoy.

This full-color hardcover includes never-before-seen photos, a wealth of rare and unpublished artwork, and the first definitive biography of a true Master of the Comics!

Hardcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. By Lance Parkin. For three decades comics fans and creators have looked to Alan Moore to map out the state of the art of the medium. In works such as Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell he has redefined the possibilities of the genre,attracting literary plaudits and a mainstream audience. Yet his career is a perfect illustration of grand imagination smashing headlong into corporate mediocrity. A principled eccentric, rooted in a very English counter-culture, to this very day he lives in the town of his birth, Northampton, professing greater interest in performance art, magic, and erotica than he does a business he regards as exploitative and derivative. Moreover, his journey from the punky art labs of the 1970s to the bestseller lists has seen him embroiled in fierce feuds with some of the entertainment industry's biggest companies. Now, in anticipation of his 60th birthday, Moore aficionado Lance Parkin goes in search of this extraordinary gentleman, and reveals a writer quite unlike any other working today. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 400 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. By Mike Benton. A behind-the-scenes look at comic collecting! Includes hints and advice on collecting vs. investing, organizing your collection, protecting your collection, where do prices come from, a guide to price guides, making money in comics, predicting the future, investing in Marvels, the trap of the first issue, and investing in the '70s!, A fun read and look back at the growing hobby of comic book collecting from the 1980s. Softcover, 58 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. By Craig Thompson. Brought together for the first time in a single volume, lost classics from recent decades of underground and independent British and American comic-strip art, including outrageous sex stories of trendsetting Vice.com founder Gavin MacInnes (PERVERT), the miraculous-in-the-mundane diary comics of John Welding (Goathland), and Paul O'Connell's chilling yet darkly funny cut-ups, The Sound of Drowning. Also Through the Habitrails, the little-known masterpiece by Jeff Nicholson, early work from publishing sensation Craig Thompson (creator of Blankets and Habibi). And mercilessly accurate parodies of bestselling graphic novels such as Art Spiegelman's Maus and Chris Ware's Acme Novelty Library and Jimmy Corrigan. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 512 pages, B&W. Cover price $17.95.

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1st printing. Edited by Glenn Yeffeth. Through in-depth analyses of the comics, films, and cartoons, leading writers discuss, debate, and celebrate the American myth and legend of Superman's media empire. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 230 pages, Text Only. Cover price $17.95.

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1st printing. Edited by Lou Tambone and Rich Handley. Foreword by Bob Rozakis. The Joker has been a goofy trickster, a giggling lunatic, a psychopathic killer, a methodical mastermind, a failed comedian, and an unstoppable force. It all depends on the writer and artist telling the story. He's the Clown Prince of Crime, the Man Who Laughs, an agent of chaos. He has no special abilities or superpowers, but also no moral code or grip on reality. The Joker is charismatic, terrifying, unpredictable, and downright hilarious. The only method to this criminal's madness is that there is no method. This anthology offers more than twenty perspectives on the yin to Batman's yang, written by respected comic creators, historians, and industry insiders. So step right into the mouth of madness. The joke's on us, and we'd like to let you in on it. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 218 pages, Text. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Yuzuru Kiku. Cover by Chi-Ko. Translated by Mari Morimoto. Charles M. Schulz is the creator of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock, and many more wonderful characters who inhabit the world of Peanuts. Now, learn how a shy, young Schulz first became a cartoonist and how he spent nearly 50 years drawing the beloved newspaper comic strip which has captivated the hearts of readers worldwide. The MANGA BIOGRAPHIES series explores the fascinating lives of legendary figures who accomplished extraordinary feats, all told through the fantastic lens of Japanese manga storytelling. Softcover, 168 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.

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1st printing.

By Craig Rousseau.

Manga is a form of Japanese narrative art that has grown over the centuries to become a global phenomenon in the post-World War II era. Initially referring to graphic novels and comics, manga has expanded beyond its original forms to include animation, fashion, and new media. Arranged into six thematic chapters, each opening with an essay, followed by interviews and art selections, this revealing study traces the origins of manga and explores its role in society, and its appearance in different media, from video games to street art, as well as its growing international reach.

The voices of manga artists and editors are reflected throughout the book, along with critical analysis by leading scholars.

Hardcover, 320 pages, PC/PB&W.

Cover price $39.95.

1st printing.

By by Paul Gravett.

This lavishly illustrated volume presents an accessible and entertaining introduction to the development and diversity of manga from the 1940s to the present.

It features striking graphics and extracts form a wide range of manga, covering as such themes as: the specific attributes of manga in relation to American and European comics; the life and career of Osamu Tezuka, creator of Astro Boy and originator of story manga; boys comics from the 1960s to the present; the genre of girls' and women's comics; the darker, more realistic themes of gekiga violent samurai, disturbing horror, and apocalyptic science fiction; issues of censorship and protest; and manga's role as a major Japanese export and global influence.

Softcover, 9 1/21-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W.

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1st printing.

By Frederik L. Schodt. Foreword by Osamu Tezuka.

This is an introduction into the world of Japanese comics - a.k.a. Manga! Includes 96 pages from Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix, Reiji Matsumoto's Ghost Warrior, Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versalles, and Keiji Nakazawa's Barefoot Gen.

Softcover, 260 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: "COMICS! They're so much more than illustrated stories. They're a key to understanding a nation's people and it's culture. Slashing samurai, gorgeous geisha, nefarious ninja, rambunctious robots, and much more... Congratulations to Frederik L. Schodt for introducing us to the wonderful world of Japanese comics in this beautiful book. Excelsior!" Stan Lee

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By Frederik L. Schodt. Foreword by Osamu Tezuka.

This is an introduction into the world of Japanese comics - a.k.a. Manga! Includes 96 pages from Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix, Reiji Matsumoto's Ghost Warrior, Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versalles, and Keiji Nakazawa's Barefoot Gen.

Softcover, 260 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: "COMICS! They're so much more than illustrated stories. They're a key to understanding a nation's people and it's culture. Slashing samurai, gorgeous geisha, nefarious ninja, rambunctious robots, and much more... Congratulations to Frederik L. Schodt for introducing us to the wonderful world of Japanese comics in this beautiful book. Excelsior!" Stan Lee

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1st printing.

By Frederik L. Schodt. Foreword by Osamu Tezuka.

This is an introduction into the world of Japanese comics - a.k.a. Manga! Includes 96 pages from Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix, Reiji Matsumoto's Ghost Warrior, Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versalles, and Keiji Nakazawa's Barefoot Gen.

Softcover, 260 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

2nd and later printings.

By Frederik L. Schodt. Foreword by Osamu Tezuka.

This is an introduction into the world of Japanese comics - a.k.a. Manga! Includes 96 pages from Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix, Reiji Matsumoto's Ghost Warrior, Riyoko Ikeda's The Rose of Versalles, and Keiji Nakazawa's Barefoot Gen.

Softcover, 260 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

1st printing. By David Yurkovich. Writer David Yurkovich (Less Than Heroes) has collaborated with over a dozen of the comic industry's best-known writers and authors to produce a benefit project for writer Bill Mantlo. Mantlo was a prolific author who wrote almost exclusively for Marvel throughout the 1970s and into the late 1980s. He scripted nearly every major Marvel character including Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the Hulk, and brought toy products like Rom and Micronauts to Marvel. Mantlo's creations include Cloak And Dagger. In the early 1990s, Mantlo sustained severe head injury after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. He has required full-time nursing care ever since. This book is a retrospective of Mantlo's career, with comments and reflections from many of his industry colleagues, as well as members of Mantlo's family. Includes a 12-page section of previously unpublished Mantlo material, and features an introduction by Bill's brother and guardian, Michael Mantlo. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 72 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.50.

1st printing.

By Dewey Cassell and Aaron Sultan.

Marie Severin was born into a family of artists, and she made friendships in comics that have lasted a lifetime. She colored the horror, science fiction, and war comics of the legendary EC line, and spent thirty years working for Marvel Comics, doing everything from production and coloring to penciling, inking, and art direction. This loving tribute contains revealing and often amusing insights of her close friends including Stan Lee, Al Feldstein, Roy Thomas, John Romita, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Tony Isabella, Gene Colan, Jim Mooney, Joe Sinnott, Mark Evanier, and David Anthony Kraft, plus an extensive commentary by Marie herself.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $24.95.

NOTE: All Text is in Spanish.

1st printing.

A look at the amazing highlights form the career of one of the most celebrated science fiction artists of all time from 1985 to 2005. Featuring pieces and behind-the-scenes break downs of Xenozoic Tales, Conan, Tarzan, The Spirit, Predator, Star Wars, Turok and many more pop culture giants that Mark Schultz has lent his incredible talents to.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 212 pages, PC/PB&W.

NOTE: All Text in is Spanish.

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1st printing. Discover fantastic facts, incredible info, and uncanny trivia about the super-heroes and villains of the Marvel Comics Universe with Marvel Absolutely Everything You Need to Know. This book is packed with fun facts, bizarre-but-true tales, and quirky insights into everyone's favorite Marvel comic characters, including The Avengers, Spider-Man, and Daredevil. From behind-the-scenes revelations to strange and interesting facts, Marvel Absolutely Everything You Need to Know will surprise and delight new and die-hard Marvel fans. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing. The ultimate guide to the Marvel Universe! A new era in comic books began in 1961 with the debut of Fantastic Four #1. In the years that followed, classic icons were introduced - Spider-Man, Hulk, the X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and Daredevil. They were joined by the Golden Age hero Captain America and thus was born the MARVEL AGE! The Marvel Encyclopedia contains the essential facts about Marvel's most famous characters - their origins, their powers, their most trusted allies and their most dangerous enemies. Softcover (Saddle-Stitched), 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

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1st printing.

By Roy Thomas.

It was an age of mighty heroes, misunderstood monsters, and complex villains.

With the publication, in November 1961 of Fantastic Four #1, comics giant Marvel inaugurated a transformative era in pop culture. Through the next two decades, the iconic Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man,and the X-Men leapt, darted, and towered through its pages. The Marvel Age of Comics 1961-1978 takes you to the heart of this seminal segment in comic history, an age of triumphant character and narrative innovation that reinvented the super hero genre.

With hundreds of images and insider insights, the book traces the birth of champions who were at once epic in their powers and adversaries and grounded in a world that readers recognized as close to their own; relatable heroes with the same problems, struggles, and shortcomings as everyone else.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 400 pages, full color.

Cover price $59.99.

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1st printing.

By Roy Thomas.

In The Marvel Age of Comics 1961-1978, legendary writer and editor Roy Thomas takes you to the heart of this seminal period in comic history - an age of triumphant character and narrative innovation that reinvented the super hero genre.

With more than 500 images and insider insights, the book traces the birth of champions who were both epic in their powers and grounded in a world that readers recognized as close to their own; relatable heroes with the same problems, struggles, and shortcomings as everyone else. Behind it all, we get to know the extraordinary Marvel architects whose names are almost as familiar as the mortals (and immortals!) they brought to life-Stan "The Man" Lee, Jack "King" Kirby, and Steve Ditko, along with a roster of greats like John Romita, John Buscema, Marie Severin, Jim Steranko, and countless others.

the result is a behind-the-scenes treasure trove and a jewel for any comic fan's library, brimming with the innovation and energy of an invincible era for Marvel and its heroes alike.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 512 pages, full color.

Cover price $25.00.

Kerry Gammill Cover

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) #1-34 and Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) Annual #1. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Tom Morgan. Introduction by Jim Salicrup. Long before the internet, True Believers of the 1980's got the inside scoop on Marvel's upcoming projects in the pages of MARVEL AGE! Now, the first three years' worth of this fan-favorite promotional magazine are reprinted in full - a veritable treasure trove of big-name interviews, previews of the major titles of 1982-1985, behind-the-scenes features, rare house ads, stunning covers and, of course, the classic cartoons of the legendary Fred Hembeck! All this, plus an exclusive in-universe Annual story covering the length and breadth of the Marvel Universe! Get ready for a nostalgic - and insightful - trip down memory lane to the Marvel Bullpen of the 1980's! MARVEL AGE was the official Marvel news magazine of its day, and old news can still be good news! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,184 pages, full color. Rated T+ Issue contents: #1 - The story behind Crystar, with comments from Mary Jo Duffy; Editorial Notes by Jim Shooter, Tom DeFalco, Denny O'Neil, Ralph Macchio, Louise Jones, Mark Gruenwald, Larry Hama, Archie Goodwin and Al Milgrom; Conan the Comedian mock cover cartoon by Paul Smith; Guidebook to the Cosmos: The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Crystar cover by Walt Simonson. #2 - 1-page look at the origin of Walt Simonson's The Space Slammers; interview with John Byrne on Alpha Flight; Behind the Lines - musings from Ralph Macchio, Larry Hama, Denny O'Neil, Jim Shooter, Louise Jones & Danny Fingeroth, Archie Goodwin & Jo Duffy, Mark Gruenwald and Tom DeFalco; Life Among the Barbarians - detailing the triumphant return of Red Sonja and Kull the Conqueror (and Conan, who never left). Alpha Flight cover by John Byrne. #3 - Interview with Butch Guice - an inside look at the artist behind the Micronauts; Stories I'd Rather Not Write - Roger Stern talks about stories you'll never see, with illustrations by Stan Goldberg; Coyote and Dreadstar - how the EPIC Comic line got its start, and a look at the future of EPIC Comics, with comments from Jim Starlin, Steve Englehart, Archie Goodwin and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Butch Guice. #4 - Interview with Bob Layton - the writer/artist previews the Spider-Man Graphic Novel and the next Hercules miniseries; Behind the Lines with Carl Potts, Mark Gruenwald & Mike Carlin, Eliot Brown and Tom DeFalco; Marvel movie adaptations article by Peter David - previews of adaptations of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Rock & Rule, with comments from Jo Duffy. Cover by Bob Layton. #5 - Interview with Klaus Janson - the translation from inker to penciler, new projects and more; The Future of Daredevil - William Johnson, DD's new artist, and Denny O'Neil provide an inside look at the men behind the Man Without Fear and his trip to Japan; Marvel's new look - there's a big change coming in Marvel's October cover books; The Making of Hobgoblin - a behind the scenes look at the creation of Spider-Man's newest foe, with comments from Roger Stern; letters column letters from Pat Broderick and Stephen Scott Beau Smith. Daredevil cover by William Johnson. #6 - Article by Bill Mantlo on the creation of Cloak and Dagger; article by Mark Gruenwald on the Hawkeye limited series; interview with Walt Simonson on Thor; a look at the Illyana and Storm limited series, with comments from Louise Jones. Cloak and Dagger cover by Rick Leonardi. #7 - Machine Man returns in a new limited series, with comments from Tom DeFalco; An Annual Tradition - a look at the twelve 1983 Marvel Annuals; article by Jim Owsley on The Falcon limited series; The Office Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Jim Shooter; A Map of the Marvel Bullpen, with art by Bob Camp; Marvel Tails preview; a look at the X-Men and the Micronauts limited series, with comments from Bill Mantlo and Butch Guice; a look at the Dazzler graphic novel, with comments from Jim Shooter; Joe Rubinstein comments on Tim Sale's sample inks. X-Men and the Micronauts cover by Butch Guice & Bob Wiacek. #8 - Behind the Lines with Larry Hama, Al Milgrom and Carl Potts; 11-page interview with Stan Lee and Jim Shooter; Golden Age Greats, Revisited; A Tale of Two Artists, with comments from Paul Smith and John Romita, Jr.; Conan the Commuter mock cover cartoon by Paul Smith; The New Talent Department - Rod Whigham. Cover by Ron Zalme. #9 - Behind the Lines with Mark Gruenwald; a look at the Super Boxers graphic novel, with comments from Ron Wilson, Bob Budiansky, John Byrne and Armando Gil; a look at the Jack of Hearts limited series, with comments from Bill Mantlo; a look at the Sub-Mariner limited series, with comments from J.M. DeMatteis; A New Look for Captain America, with comments from Mark Gruenwald and uninked pencil art by Paul Neary; New Directions for Moon Knight, with comments from Denny O'Neil and Alan Zelenetz and uninked pencil art by Bo Hampton; Silver Surfer hits the Silver Screen in "Breathless"; New Talent Department - Joe Rubinstein comments on Karl Kesel's sample inks. Super Boxers cover by Ron Wilson & Armando Gil. #10 - Interview with editor Louise Jones and writer Mary Jo Duffy about Star Wars; article on The Futurians; Archie Goodwin and Greg LaRocque discuss Power Man and Iron Fist; interview with writer Ann Nocenti about Beauty and the Beast (starring Dazzler and Beast); Frank Cirocco and Carl Potts discuss Alien Legion. Star Wars cover by Ron Frenz & Jack Abel. #11 - Editor Louise Jones and artist Al Milgrom discuss Kitty Pryde and Wolverine; Bob Layton discusses Hercules: Prince of Power; Steve Englehart and Charles Truog discuss Coyote; writer Peter B. Gillis discusses The New Defenders. Kitty Pryde and Wolverine cover by Al Milgrom. #12 - Article on Secret Wars, with designs of Spider-Man's new costume; Associate Editor Jo Duffy discusses Heartburst; writer Jim Salicrup discusses The A -Team. Secret Wars cover by Mike Zeck & John Beatty. #13 - Jim Starlin discusses Dreadstar; article on Conan the Barbarian, Conan the King & Savage Sword of Conan; "How to Color Comics the Marvel Way." Dreadstar cover by Jim Starlin. #14 - Interview with John Byrne; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Doug Moench discusses Six From Sirius; Louise Jones discusses Power Pack. Fantastic Four vs. Byrne cover by John Byrne. #15 - Larry Hama discusses G.I. Joe; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interview with Archie Goodwin about Epic Illustrated; Al Milgrom discusses Marvel Fanfare. Epic Illustrated cover by Rick Parker. #16 - Article on The Starriors; interview with Chris Claremont; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interview with Sal Buscema. New Mutants cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. #17 - Article on The Transformers; interview with John Romita, Jr.; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; article on Muppets Take Manhattan Super Special. Muppets cover by Warren Kremer. #18 - Article on Questprobe; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; article on The Marvel Super Heroes Role Playing Game; interview with Denny O'Neil; New Talent Department spotlight on Kyle Baker. Iron Man/Hulk/Questprobe cover by Luke McDonnell & Steve Mitchell. #19 - Report on "the story behind the Avengers/JLA team-up controversy"; article on Fraggle Rock; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interview with Tom DeFalco; the origin of Star Comics. Star Comics cover (featuring Spider-Man). #20 - Letters from fans about Secret Wars; Jim Shooter talks Secret Wars; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; article by writer Peter B. Gillis about Black Panther; Larry Hama discusses G.I. Joe. Cover by Mike Zeck & John Beatty. #21 - Steve Gerber and Val Mayerik discuss Void Indigo; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Christy Marx discusses Sisterhood of Steel; J.M. DeMatteis interviews himself about Moonshadow. Void Indigo cover by Val Mayerik. #22 - Article on Iceman limited series; Sol Brodsky is remembered by Stan Lee, Stan Goldberg, Mike Esposito, Dick Giordano, Roy Thomas, John Romita, Sr. and others. Cover by; John Romita, Sr. #23 - Writer Bill Mantlo and editor Mike Carlin discuss Rom; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interview with Mike Carlin. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. #24 - Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier discuss Groo the Wanderer; Jim Owsley, Danny Fingeroth and Louise Simonson discuss Spider-Man; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Uatu the Watcher interviews Mark Gruenwald about The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition. Groo cover by Sergio Aragones. #25 - Interview with Bill Mantlo; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Ed Hannigan's layouts/pencils from his version of Cloak and Dagger (limited series) #1; J.M. DeMatteis and editor Carl Potts discuss The Gargoyle limited series. Cover by Carl Potts. #26 - Article on Starstruck; Alan Zelenetz discusses The Official Handbook of the Conan Universe; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Alan Zelenetz and Charles Vess discuss The Raven Banner; article on The Sectaurs. Starstruck cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta. #27 - Jim Shooter discusses Secret Wars II; Cynthia Martin and Jo Duffy discuss Star Wars; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Chris Claremont and editor Jo Duffy discuss The Black Dragon; New Talent Department spotlight: Kelley Jones. Cover by Al Milgrom. #28 - 3 pages of "Not The Marvel Coming Attractions" listings, including such titles as 'Two Wild and Crazy Mutants #1,' ' Aunt May #1' and 'X-Men and the A -Team #1'; Archie Goodwin and editor Mike Carlin discuss Dazzler; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Bill Mantlo and editor Ralph Macchio discuss The Rawhide Kid; interview with Bill Sienkiewicz; Wendy and Richard Pini discuss Elfquest; editor Al Milgrom discusses The Life of Captain Marvel reprint series. Inside back cover features previously unpublished New Mutants painting by Bill Sienkiewicz (meant for the cover of New Mutants #28). Cover corner illustration by Wendy Pini. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. #29 - Interview with Steve Englehart; Ann Nocenti discusses Longshot; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Rick Veitch discusses The One; Mark Gruenwald discusses Squadron Supreme; Ralph Macchio, Bret Blevins and editor Carl Potts discuss The Sword of Solomon Kane limited series; Cover by Richard Howell & Joe Sinnott. #30 - Walt Simonson and editor Ralph Macchio discuss Balder and Karnilla limited series; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Peter Gillis and editor Ralph Macchio discuss The Eternals. Cover by John Byrne. #31 - Interview with John Byrne; Bill Mantlo talks Alpha Flight; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Dave Cockrum discusses Nightcrawler limited series; 'It's Genetic' strip by Kyle Baker; Denny O'Neil, Mark Bright and Mark Gruenwald discuss Iron Man, with armor sketches by John Byrne, Al Milgrom and Bob Layton; Herb Trimpe and editor Larry Hama discuss Savage Tales. Nightcrawler cover by Dave Cockrum. Annual #1 - 25-page story featuring: concept by Jim Shooter; opening page by Kurt Busiek, James Fry and Keith Williams; Secret Wars II page by Jim Shooter, Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha; Uncanny X-Men page by Jo Duffy, Ron Frenz and Dan Green; New Mutants page by Jo Duffy and Steve Leialoha; Doctor Strange page by Roger Stern and Sal Buscema; Alpha Flight page by Bill Mantlo, Mike Mignola and Gerry Talaoc; Mighty Thor page by Walt Simonson; Amazing Spider-Man page by Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein; Squadron Supreme page by Mark Gruenwald, Bob Hall and John Beatty; Avengers page by Roger Stern, Kerry Gammill and Tom Palmer; West Coast Avengers page by Steve Englehart, Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott; Devil Dinosaur page by Kurt Busiek, Richard Howell and Andy Mushynsky; Daredevil page by Denny O'Neil and David Mazzuchelli; Cloak and Dagger page by Bill Mantlo, Rick Leonardi and Terry Austin; Moon Knight page by Alan Zelenetz and Chris Warner; Fantastic Four page by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway; The Vision and the Scarlet Witch page by Steve Englehart, Richard Howell and Andy Mushynsky; Invincible Iron Man page by Denny O'Neil, Mark Bright, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey; Captain America page by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary; Power Pack page by Louise Simonson, June Brigman and Bob Wiacek; The Eternals page by Peter Gillis, Sal Buscema and Al Gordon; Incredible Hulk page by John Byrne and Bob Wiacek; the Marvel Bullpen 3-page final sequence by Kurt Busiek, James Fry and Keith Williams. Plus: Marvel Goes Hollywood; Carl Burgos - A Memorial for the Man Who Lit the Torch. Wraparound cover by Kerry Gammill & Tom Morgan. #32 - David Michelinie discusses The Bozz Chronicles; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Chris Claremont and Paul Smith discuss X-Men and Alpha Flight limited series; Chris Claremont discusses Uncanny X-Men #200, with character sketches by Art Adams; 'It's Genetic' strip by Jim Salicrup and Kyle Baker; Berni Wrightson, Jim Shooter and Chris Claremont discuss Heroes For Hope Starring the X-Men; Eternals character designs by Sal Buscema. Cover by Paul Smith. #33 - Spider-Man conference featuring comments from Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Peter David, Marc Silvestri, David Michelinie, Kyle Baker, Rich Buckler, Brett Breeding and Joe Rubinstein; Steven Grant and Mike Zeck discuss The Punisher limited series; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interviews with Mike Carlin, Bob Layton, Jackson Guice, Roger Stern, John Byrne and Jim Shooter about X-Factor; 'It's Genetic' strip by Kyle Baker. X-Factor cover by Bob Layton & Jackson Guice. #34 - Doug Moench discusses Six From Sirius II; interview with Larry Hama; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; 4 pages of G.I. Joe character profiles. G.I. Joe cover by Rod Whigham & Andy Mushynsky. Bonus content: B&W art gallery featuring the covers of #4 (by Bob Layton), #6 (by Rick Leonardi), #16 (by Bill Sienkiewicz) and #31 (by Dave Cockrum), plus page 11 from Marvel Age Annual #1 by Steve Englehart, Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Cover price $125.00.

Richard Howell Cover

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) #1-34 and Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) Annual #1. Cover by Richard Howell and Joe Sinnott. Back Cover by Mike Zeck. Introduction by Jim Salicrup. Long before the internet, True Believers of the 1980's got the inside scoop on Marvel's upcoming projects in the pages of MARVEL AGE! Now, the first three years' worth of this fan-favorite promotional magazine are reprinted in full - a veritable treasure trove of big-name interviews, previews of the major titles of 1982-1985, behind-the-scenes features, rare house ads, stunning covers and, of course, the classic cartoons of the legendary Fred Hembeck! All this, plus an exclusive in-universe Annual story covering the length and breadth of the Marvel Universe! Get ready for a nostalgic - and insightful - trip down memory lane to the Marvel Bullpen of the 1980's! MARVEL AGE was the official Marvel news magazine of its day, and old news can still be good news! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,184 pages, full color. Rated T+ Issue contents: #1 - The story behind Crystar, with comments from Mary Jo Duffy; Editorial Notes by Jim Shooter, Tom DeFalco, Denny O'Neil, Ralph Macchio, Louise Jones, Mark Gruenwald, Larry Hama, Archie Goodwin and Al Milgrom; Conan the Comedian mock cover cartoon by Paul Smith; Guidebook to the Cosmos: The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe. Crystar cover by Walt Simonson. #2 - 1-page look at the origin of Walt Simonson's The Space Slammers; interview with John Byrne on Alpha Flight; Behind the Lines - musings from Ralph Macchio, Larry Hama, Denny O'Neil, Jim Shooter, Louise Jones & Danny Fingeroth, Archie Goodwin & Jo Duffy, Mark Gruenwald and Tom DeFalco; Life Among the Barbarians - detailing the triumphant return of Red Sonja and Kull the Conqueror (and Conan, who never left). Alpha Flight cover by John Byrne. #3 - Interview with Butch Guice - an inside look at the artist behind the Micronauts; Stories I'd Rather Not Write - Roger Stern talks about stories you'll never see, with illustrations by Stan Goldberg; Coyote and Dreadstar - how the EPIC Comic line got its start, and a look at the future of EPIC Comics, with comments from Jim Starlin, Steve Englehart, Archie Goodwin and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Butch Guice. #4 - Interview with Bob Layton - the writer/artist previews the Spider-Man Graphic Novel and the next Hercules miniseries; Behind the Lines with Carl Potts, Mark Gruenwald & Mike Carlin, Eliot Brown and Tom DeFalco; Marvel movie adaptations article by Peter David - previews of adaptations of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Rock & Rule, with comments from Jo Duffy. Cover by Bob Layton. #5 - Interview with Klaus Janson - the translation from inker to penciler, new projects and more; The Future of Daredevil - William Johnson, DD's new artist, and Denny O'Neil provide an inside look at the men behind the Man Without Fear and his trip to Japan; Marvel's new look - there's a big change coming in Marvel's October cover books; The Making of Hobgoblin - a behind the scenes look at the creation of Spider-Man's newest foe, with comments from Roger Stern; letters column letters from Pat Broderick and Stephen Scott Beau Smith. Daredevil cover by William Johnson. #6 - Article by Bill Mantlo on the creation of Cloak and Dagger; article by Mark Gruenwald on the Hawkeye limited series; interview with Walt Simonson on Thor; a look at the Illyana and Storm limited series, with comments from Louise Jones. Cloak and Dagger cover by Rick Leonardi. #7 - Machine Man returns in a new limited series, with comments from Tom DeFalco; An Annual Tradition - a look at the twelve 1983 Marvel Annuals; article by Jim Owsley on The Falcon limited series; The Office Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Jim Shooter; A Map of the Marvel Bullpen, with art by Bob Camp; Marvel Tails preview; a look at the X-Men and the Micronauts limited series, with comments from Bill Mantlo and Butch Guice; a look at the Dazzler graphic novel, with comments from Jim Shooter; Joe Rubinstein comments on Tim Sale's sample inks. X-Men and the Micronauts cover by Butch Guice & Bob Wiacek. #8 - Behind the Lines with Larry Hama, Al Milgrom and Carl Potts; 11-page interview with Stan Lee and Jim Shooter; Golden Age Greats, Revisited; A Tale of Two Artists, with comments from Paul Smith and John Romita, Jr.; Conan the Commuter mock cover cartoon by Paul Smith; The New Talent Department - Rod Whigham. Cover by Ron Zalme. #9 - Behind the Lines with Mark Gruenwald; a look at the Super Boxers graphic novel, with comments from Ron Wilson, Bob Budiansky, John Byrne and Armando Gil; a look at the Jack of Hearts limited series, with comments from Bill Mantlo; a look at the Sub-Mariner limited series, with comments from J.M. DeMatteis; A New Look for Captain America, with comments from Mark Gruenwald and uninked pencil art by Paul Neary; New Directions for Moon Knight, with comments from Denny O'Neil and Alan Zelenetz and uninked pencil art by Bo Hampton; Silver Surfer hits the Silver Screen in "Breathless"; New Talent Department - Joe Rubinstein comments on Karl Kesel's sample inks. Super Boxers cover by Ron Wilson & Armando Gil. #10 - Interview with editor Louise Jones and writer Mary Jo Duffy about Star Wars; article on The Futurians; Archie Goodwin and Greg LaRocque discuss Power Man and Iron Fist; interview with writer Ann Nocenti about Beauty and the Beast (starring Dazzler and Beast); Frank Cirocco and Carl Potts discuss Alien Legion. Star Wars cover by Ron Frenz & Jack Abel. #11 - Editor Louise Jones and artist Al Milgrom discuss Kitty Pryde and Wolverine; Bob Layton discusses Hercules: Prince of Power; Steve Englehart and Charles Truog discuss Coyote; writer Peter B. Gillis discusses The New Defenders. Kitty Pryde and Wolverine cover by Al Milgrom. #12 - Article on Secret Wars, with designs of Spider-Man's new costume; Associate Editor Jo Duffy discusses Heartburst; writer Jim Salicrup discusses The A -Team. Secret Wars cover by Mike Zeck & John Beatty. #13 - Jim Starlin discusses Dreadstar; article on Conan the Barbarian, Conan the King & Savage Sword of Conan; "How to Color Comics the Marvel Way." Dreadstar cover by Jim Starlin. #14 - Interview with John Byrne; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Doug Moench discusses Six From Sirius; Louise Jones discusses Power Pack. Fantastic Four vs. Byrne cover by John Byrne. #15 - Larry Hama discusses G.I. Joe; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interview with Archie Goodwin about Epic Illustrated; Al Milgrom discusses Marvel Fanfare. Epic Illustrated cover by Rick Parker. #16 - Article on The Starriors; interview with Chris Claremont; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interview with Sal Buscema. New Mutants cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. #17 - Article on The Transformers; interview with John Romita, Jr.; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; article on Muppets Take Manhattan Super Special. Muppets cover by Warren Kremer. #18 - Article on Questprobe; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; article on The Marvel Super Heroes Role Playing Game; interview with Denny O'Neil; New Talent Department spotlight on Kyle Baker. Iron Man/Hulk/Questprobe cover by Luke McDonnell & Steve Mitchell. #19 - Report on "the story behind the Avengers/JLA team-up controversy"; article on Fraggle Rock; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interview with Tom DeFalco; the origin of Star Comics. Star Comics cover (featuring Spider-Man). #20 - Letters from fans about Secret Wars; Jim Shooter talks Secret Wars; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; article by writer Peter B. Gillis about Black Panther; Larry Hama discusses G.I. Joe. Cover by Mike Zeck & John Beatty. #21 - Steve Gerber and Val Mayerik discuss Void Indigo; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Christy Marx discusses Sisterhood of Steel; J.M. DeMatteis interviews himself about Moonshadow. Void Indigo cover by Val Mayerik. #22 - Article on Iceman limited series; Sol Brodsky is remembered by Stan Lee, Stan Goldberg, Mike Esposito, Dick Giordano, Roy Thomas, John Romita, Sr. and others. Cover by; John Romita, Sr. #23 - Writer Bill Mantlo and editor Mike Carlin discuss Rom; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interview with Mike Carlin. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. #24 - Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier discuss Groo the Wanderer; Jim Owsley, Danny Fingeroth and Louise Simonson discuss Spider-Man; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Uatu the Watcher interviews Mark Gruenwald about The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition. Groo cover by Sergio Aragones. #25 - Interview with Bill Mantlo; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Ed Hannigan's layouts/pencils from his version of Cloak and Dagger (limited series) #1; J.M. DeMatteis and editor Carl Potts discuss The Gargoyle limited series. Cover by Carl Potts. #26 - Article on Starstruck; Alan Zelenetz discusses The Official Handbook of the Conan Universe; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Alan Zelenetz and Charles Vess discuss The Raven Banner; article on The Sectaurs. Starstruck cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta. #27 - Jim Shooter discusses Secret Wars II; Cynthia Martin and Jo Duffy discuss Star Wars; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Chris Claremont and editor Jo Duffy discuss The Black Dragon; New Talent Department spotlight: Kelley Jones. Cover by Al Milgrom. #28 - 3 pages of "Not The Marvel Coming Attractions" listings, including such titles as 'Two Wild and Crazy Mutants #1,' ' Aunt May #1' and 'X-Men and the A -Team #1'; Archie Goodwin and editor Mike Carlin discuss Dazzler; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Bill Mantlo and editor Ralph Macchio discuss The Rawhide Kid; interview with Bill Sienkiewicz; Wendy and Richard Pini discuss Elfquest; editor Al Milgrom discusses The Life of Captain Marvel reprint series. Inside back cover features previously unpublished New Mutants painting by Bill Sienkiewicz (meant for the cover of New Mutants #28). Cover corner illustration by Wendy Pini. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. #29 - Interview with Steve Englehart; Ann Nocenti discusses Longshot; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Rick Veitch discusses The One; Mark Gruenwald discusses Squadron Supreme; Ralph Macchio, Bret Blevins and editor Carl Potts discuss The Sword of Solomon Kane limited series; Cover by Richard Howell & Joe Sinnott. #30 - Walt Simonson and editor Ralph Macchio discuss Balder and Karnilla limited series; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Peter Gillis and editor Ralph Macchio discuss The Eternals. Cover by John Byrne. #31 - Interview with John Byrne; Bill Mantlo talks Alpha Flight; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Dave Cockrum discusses Nightcrawler limited series; 'It's Genetic' strip by Kyle Baker; Denny O'Neil, Mark Bright and Mark Gruenwald discuss Iron Man, with armor sketches by John Byrne, Al Milgrom and Bob Layton; Herb Trimpe and editor Larry Hama discuss Savage Tales. Nightcrawler cover by Dave Cockrum. Annual #1 - 25-page story featuring: concept by Jim Shooter; opening page by Kurt Busiek, James Fry and Keith Williams; Secret Wars II page by Jim Shooter, Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha; Uncanny X-Men page by Jo Duffy, Ron Frenz and Dan Green; New Mutants page by Jo Duffy and Steve Leialoha; Doctor Strange page by Roger Stern and Sal Buscema; Alpha Flight page by Bill Mantlo, Mike Mignola and Gerry Talaoc; Mighty Thor page by Walt Simonson; Amazing Spider-Man page by Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein; Squadron Supreme page by Mark Gruenwald, Bob Hall and John Beatty; Avengers page by Roger Stern, Kerry Gammill and Tom Palmer; West Coast Avengers page by Steve Englehart, Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott; Devil Dinosaur page by Kurt Busiek, Richard Howell and Andy Mushynsky; Daredevil page by Denny O'Neil and David Mazzuchelli; Cloak and Dagger page by Bill Mantlo, Rick Leonardi and Terry Austin; Moon Knight page by Alan Zelenetz and Chris Warner; Fantastic Four page by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway; The Vision and the Scarlet Witch page by Steve Englehart, Richard Howell and Andy Mushynsky; Invincible Iron Man page by Denny O'Neil, Mark Bright, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey; Captain America page by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary; Power Pack page by Louise Simonson, June Brigman and Bob Wiacek; The Eternals page by Peter Gillis, Sal Buscema and Al Gordon; Incredible Hulk page by John Byrne and Bob Wiacek; the Marvel Bullpen 3-page final sequence by Kurt Busiek, James Fry and Keith Williams. Plus: Marvel Goes Hollywood; Carl Burgos - A Memorial for the Man Who Lit the Torch. Wraparound cover by Kerry Gammill & Tom Morgan. #32 - David Michelinie discusses The Bozz Chronicles; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; Chris Claremont and Paul Smith discuss X-Men and Alpha Flight limited series; Chris Claremont discusses Uncanny X-Men #200, with character sketches by Art Adams; 'It's Genetic' strip by Jim Salicrup and Kyle Baker; Berni Wrightson, Jim Shooter and Chris Claremont discuss Heroes For Hope Starring the X-Men; Eternals character designs by Sal Buscema. Cover by Paul Smith. #33 - Spider-Man conference featuring comments from Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Peter David, Marc Silvestri, David Michelinie, Kyle Baker, Rich Buckler, Brett Breeding and Joe Rubinstein; Steven Grant and Mike Zeck discuss The Punisher limited series; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interviews with Mike Carlin, Bob Layton, Jackson Guice, Roger Stern, John Byrne and Jim Shooter about X-Factor; 'It's Genetic' strip by Kyle Baker. X-Factor cover by Bob Layton & Jackson Guice. #34 - Doug Moench discusses Six From Sirius II; interview with Larry Hama; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; 4 pages of G.I. Joe character profiles. G.I. Joe cover by Rod Whigham & Andy Mushynsky. Bonus content: B&W art gallery featuring the covers of #4 (by Bob Layton), #6 (by Rick Leonardi), #16 (by Bill Sienkiewicz) and #31 (by Dave Cockrum), plus page 11 from Marvel Age Annual #1 by Steve Englehart, Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Cover price $125.00.

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Updated and Expanded Edition - 1st printing. This revised edition of this superb guide to the characters of Earth's mightiest Super Hero team, Marvel Avengers: The Ultimate Character Guide features a further 20 new heroes and villains. As ever, each character is illustrated with original art by Marvel Comics' finest artists, and the text has been updated to include new events in the Avengers' world, such as the dawn of the Heroic Age and the emergence of a new team, the Uncanny Avengers, which includes X-Men Rogue, Havok, and Sunfire. This edition contains 24 new pages of content. Softcover,7-in. X 9-in., 232 pages, full color. Cover price $10.99.

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1st Edition - 1st printing. Cover by Arthur Adams. Avengers Assemble! From Abomination to Wolverine, find out everything about your favorite Marvel Avengers super heroes and villains. This chunky, info-packed guide takes you alphabetically through the Avengers universe, shedding new light on characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Thor, and Captain America, giving you more detail about their powers, weaknesses, enemies, and origins than any other book on the market. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

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1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Cover by Arthur Adams. Avengers Assemble! From Abomination to Wolverine, find out everything about your favorite Marvel Avengers super heroes and villains. This chunky, info-packed guide takes you alphabetically through the Avengers universe, shedding new light on characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Thor, and Captain America, giving you more detail about their powers, weaknesses, enemies, and origins than any other book on the market. Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

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Updated and Expanded Edition - 1st printing.

This revised edition of this superb guide to the characters of Earth's mightiest Super Hero team,

Marvel Avengers: The Ultimate Character Guide features a further 20 new heroes and villains. As ever, each character is illustrated with original art by Marvel Comics' finest artists, and the text has been updated to include new events in the Avengers' world, such as the dawn of the Heroic Age and the emergence of a new team, the Uncanny Avengers, which includes X-Men Rogue, Havok, and Sunfire.

This edition contains 24 new pages of content.

Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 232 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

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New Edition - 1st printing.

Written by Alan Cowsill and John Tomlinson.

This comprehensive guide to the characters of Earth's mightiest super-hero team features in depth profiles on every Avenger their powers, their allies, their key storylines, and their foes.

Features fan-favorites including Iron Man, Spider Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, and Captain Marvel. These are Marvel's Mighty Avengers!

Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

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New Edition - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Alan Cowsill and John Tomlinson.

This comprehensive guide to the characters of Earth's mightiest super-hero team features in depth profiles on every Avenger their powers, their allies, their key storylines, and their foes.

Features fan-favorites including Iron Man, Spider Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, and Captain Marvel. These are Marvel's Mighty Avengers!

Hardcover, 7-in. x 9-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Explore the powers, weapons, technology, and suits of the warrior, monarch, scientist, and super hero Black Panther, king of Wakanda - from his debut in 1966 to the present! This comprehensive book showcases stunning Black Panther comic artwork and profiles iconic characters, beginning with T'Challa, then moving on to his friends and allies (including Luke Cage, The Falcon, and Storm), and then his deadly foes (like Ulysses Klaw, Erik Killmonger, Doctor Doom, and Sub-Mariner). Packed full of information about Black Panther, the book includes an in-depth look at the characters, key issues, and iconic storylines, spotlighting pivotal moments and story arcs in the history of Black Panther, including "Panther's Rage," "Doomwar," and "Secret Invasion," and "A Nation Under Our Feet." Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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2nd and later printings. Explore the powers, weapons, technology, and suits of the warrior, monarch, scientist, and super hero Black Panther, king of Wakanda - from his debut in 1966 to the present! This comprehensive book showcases stunning Black Panther comic artwork and profiles iconic characters, beginning with T'Challa, then moving on to his friends and allies (including Luke Cage, The Falcon, and Storm), and then his deadly foes (like Ulysses Klaw, Erik Killmonger, Doctor Doom, and Sub-Mariner). Packed full of information about Black Panther, the book includes an in-depth look at the characters, key issues, and iconic storylines, spotlighting pivotal moments and story arcs in the history of Black Panther, including "Panther's Rage," "Doomwar," and "Secret Invasion," and "A Nation Under Our Feet." Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

The Marvel Book is an exhilarating journey through the endlessly fascinating, ever-dynamic, and awe-inspiring Marvel Comics universe. From iconic super-heroes such as the Avengers, Spider-Man, and the Black Panther, to amazing technology like Iron Man's armors and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Helicarriers, to the cosmic escapades of the Guardians of the Galaxy, to unforgettable villains such as Thanos and Loki, this book explores the key concepts, characters, and events that have defined and shaped Marvel Comics over the past 80 years.

Meticulously researched, The Marvel Book is packed with vivid, carefully sourced artwork, illuminating infographics, and incisive, specially curated essays that shed new light on the myriad wonders of the Marvel Comics universe, from the microverse to the multiverse, and beyond.

Hardcover, 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $25.00.

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1st printing.

Written by Melanie Scott.

How much weight can the Hulk lift? What's the farthest distance Spider-Man can sling a web? Can Iron Man fly faster than a space rocket?

Young Marvel Super Hero fans want to know everything about their favorite characters from how hard Thor can slam his hammer to the size of the smallest hole Wasp can fly through-and much more. Young fans will love discovering the fascinating answers to wild, wacky, and wonderful questions about Marvel Super Heroes.

Hardcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $16.99.

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1st printing.

Written by Melanie Scott.

How much weight can the Hulk lift? What's the farthest distance Spider-Man can sling a web? Can Iron Man fly faster than a space rocket?

Young Marvel Super Hero fans want to know everything about their favorite characters from how hard Thor can slam his hammer to the size of the smallest hole Wasp can fly through-and much more. Young fans will love discovering the fascinating answers to wild, wacky, and wonderful questions about Marvel Super Heroes.

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 96 pages, B&W. All Ages

Cover price $6.99.

Collects material from Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #1, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #110, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1, and Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #1. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. Heroes and Legends alike. This is how it all began. Featuring the origin tales of the the Amazing Wall-Crawler, the Jade Giant, the Master of the Mystic Arts, Earth's Mightiest Heroes, and the Children of the Atom! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

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1st printing.

Foreword by Adi Granov.

Marvel Comics: 75 Years of Cover Art brings into the spotlight the greatest cover art seen over the course of Marvel Comics' 75-year history.

It is a beautiful, large-scale poster book from DK that will showcase and celebrate the most impactful, inspiring, and unusual comic cover art in Marvel's long history. Featuring the likes of Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the Avengers, as well as the artists who gave them life, like the legendary Jack Kirby, this book brings together the most-loved Marvel characters in the comic business.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 320 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by Alan Cowsill.

Art by Jack Kirby, Jim Steranko, Steve Ditko, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Mike Zeck, Herb Trimpe, George Pérez, Dave Cockrum, John Romita, Sr., Walt Simonson, John Byrne, Frank Miller, Neal Adams, Arthur Adams, Todd McFarlane, David Finch, John Romita, Jr., Alex Ross, Joe Quesada, J. Scott Campbell, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jim Lee, John Cassaday, Chris Bachalo, Jim Cheung, Ed McGuinness, Adi Granov, and David Aja.

Cover price $50.00.

1st printing. By Pierre Comtois. After being relegated to the realm of children's literature for the first 25 years of its history, the comic book industry experienced an unexpected flowering in the early 1960s. This book presents a step-by-step look at how the company emerged as one of the most dynamic, slightly irreverent, and downright original contributions to an era when pop-culture emerged as the dominant force in the artistic life of America. Marvel Comics in the 1960s takes the reader from the legendary company's beginnings as helmed by savvy editor/writer Stan Lee, to the full maturity of its wild, colorful, offbeat grandiosity. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

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1st Edition - 1st printing.

By Pierre Comtois.

TwoMorrows Publishing presents Marvel Comics in the 1970s, the sequel to Pierre Comtois' heralded first volume on the 1960s! This full decade of pop-culture history saw Stan Lee's role as writer diminish as he ascended to Publisher, the departure of Jack Kirby to DC (and his later return to Marvel), the rise of Roy Thomas as editor (and eventual Editor In Chief), and the introduction of a new wave of writers and artists who would expand the boundaries of comics beyond super-heroes.

Comics such as the Spider-Man "drug" issues, Conan the Barbarian, Tomb of Dracula, Master of Kung Fu, Howard the Duck, the new X-Men, and more are covered in detail, along with the creators who wrote and drew them.

Check out Marvel Comics in the 1970s and find out why Marvel was once hailed as The House of Ideas!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W.

Cover price $27.95.

Expanded Edition - 1st printing.

By Pierre Comtois.

New Edition With 16 Extra Pages!

Marvel Comics in the 1970s covers Marvel's final historical phase: the twilight years of the 1970s, after the initial '60s wave of popularity pushed the company to the forefront of the comics industry, and made many of its characters household names.

This full decade of pop-culture history saw Stan Lee's role as writer diminish as he ascended to Publisher, the stunning departure of Jack Kirby to DC (and his later return to Marvel), the rise of Roy Thomas as editor (and eventual Editor In Chief), and the introduction of a new wave of writers and artists who would expand the boundaries of comics beyond super-heroes, while planting the seeds for the company's eventual self-destruction.

Don't be satisfied with only half the story! Find out why Marvel was once hailed as The House of Ideas!

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 240 pages, B&W.

Cover price $29.95.

1st printing. TwoMorrows Publishing presents Marvel Comics in the 1980s, the third volume in Pierre Comtois' heralded series, which covers Marvel's final historical phase. The 1980s saw Stan Lee's retreat to the West Coast, Jim Shooter's rise and fall as editor-in-chief, the twin triumphs of Frank Miller and John Byrne, the challenge of independent publishers, and the weakening hold of the Comics Code Authority that led to the company's creative downfall. Comics such as the Chris Claremont/John Byrne X-Men, Frank Miller's Daredevil, the new wave of dark heroes such as Wolverine and the Punisher, and more are all covered, in analytic detail and often irreverent manner. The 1980s represented years of upheaval in the comics industry, so expect a bumpy ride in the 1980s decade that marked the beginning of the end of Marvel Comics as you knew them! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.95.

An Issue by Issue field Guide to a Pop Culture Phenomenon

1st printing. By Pierre A. Comtois. This new volume in the ongoing "Marvel Comics in the..." series takes you all the way back to that company's legendary beginnings, when gunfighters traveled the West and monsters roamed the Earth! The company's output in other genres influenced the development of their super-hero characters from Thor to Spider-Man, and featured here are the best of those stories not covered previously, completing issue-by-issue reviews of every Marvel comic of note from 1961-1965! Presented are scores of handy, easy to reference entries on Amazing Fantasy, Tales of Suspense (and Astonish), Strange Tales, Journey Into Mystery, Rawhide Kid, plus issues of Fantastic Four, Avengers, Amazing Spider-Man, and others that weren't in the previous 1960s edition. It's author Pierre Comtois' last word on Marvel's early years, when Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Don Heck, together with writer/editor Stan Lee (and brother Larry!), built an unprecedented new universe of excitement! Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 224 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

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1st printing. Marvel Studios' approach to its Cinematic Universe, beginning with the release of Iron Man (2008), has become the template for successful management of blockbuster film properties. Yet films featuring Marvel characters can be traced back to the 1940s, when the Captain America serial first appeared on the screen. This collection of new essays is the first to explore the historical, textual and cultural context of the larger cinematic Marvel universe, including serials, animated films, television movies, non-U.S. versions of Marvel characters, films that feature characters licensed by Marvel, and the contemporary Cinematic Universe as conceived by Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios. Softcover, 280 pages, B&W. Cover price $35.00.

1st printing. Written by Sean Howe. Operating out of a tiny office on Madison Avenue in the early 1960s, a struggling company called Marvel Comics introduced a series of superhero characters with eye-catching bright costumes, smart banter, and compellingly human flaws that thrilled not just children but also pop artists, public intellectuals, and campus radicals, weaving a tapestry of stories that would become the most elaborate fictional narrative in history and serve as a modern American mythology for millions of readers. Throughout the decades-long journey to a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, Marvel's identity has continually shifted, careening between scrappy underdog and corporate behemoth. Marvel Comics packs anecdotes and analysis into a gripping narrative of how a small group of people on the cusp of failure created one of the most dominant pop cultural forces in contemporary America. Hardcover, 496 pages, Text Only. Cover price $26.99.

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2nd and later printings. Written by Sean Howe. Operating out of a tiny office on Madison Avenue in the early 1960s, a struggling company called Marvel Comics introduced a series of superhero characters with eye-catching bright costumes, smart banter, and compellingly human flaws that thrilled not just children but also pop artists, public intellectuals, and campus radicals, weaving a tapestry of stories that would become the most elaborate fictional narrative in history and serve as a modern American mythology for millions of readers. Throughout the decades-long journey to a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, Marvel's identity has continually shifted, careening between scrappy underdog and corporate behemoth. Marvel Comics packs anecdotes and analysis into a gripping narrative of how a small group of people on the cusp of failure created one of the most dominant pop cultural forces in contemporary America. Hardcover, 496 pages, Text Only. Cover price $26.99.

1st printing. Written by Sean Howe. Throughout its decades-long journey to becoming a multibillion-dollar enterprise, Marvel Comics' identity has continually shifted, careening between scrappy underdog and corporate behemoth. As the company has weathered Wall Street machinations, Hollywood failures, and the collapse of the comic book market, its characters have been passed along among generations of editors, artists, and writers, also known as the celebrated Marvel "Bullpen." Drawing on more than one hundred original interviews with Marvel insiders then and now, Marvel Comics is a narrative of one of the most extraordinary, beloved, and beleaguered pop cultural entities in America's history. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 496 pages, Text Only. Cover price $15.99.

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Stan Lee and limited to 129 copies, with DF certificate of authenticity. Volume 1 - 1st printing. "MARVEL ENCYCLOPEDIA!" Cover by FRANK CHO. Pictures and biographies of Marvel heroes and villains. Covers the Avengers, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, X-Men, Marvel Knights, Max, Ultimate Marvel, Call of Duty, and an array of Marvel villains. Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "MARVEL ENCYCLOPEDIA!" Cover by FRANK CHO. Pictures and biographies of Marvel heroes and villains. Covers the Avengers, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, X-Men, Marvel Knights, Max, Ultimate Marvel, Call of Duty, and an array of Marvel villains. Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.