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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Lives Behind the Lines TPB (1999 AM) 20 Years of For Better or for Worse 1-1ST

    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.

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    Man from Krypton SC (2006 Smart Pop) A Closer Look at Superman 1-1ST

    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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    Man Who Laughs Exploring the Clown Prince of Crime SC (2023 ComicMix) 1-1ST


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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.

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    Manga SC (2019 Thames and Hudson) 1-1ST


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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.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Manga! Manga! The World of Japnaese Comics HC (1986 Kodansha) 1-REP


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    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

    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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    Manga! Manga! The World of Japnaese Comics SC (1986 Kodansha) 1-1ST

    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.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Absolutely Everything You Need to Know HC (2016 DK) 1-1ST

    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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    Marvel Age Marvel Encyclopedia SC (2004) 1-1ST

    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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    Marvel Age of Comics 1961-1978 HC (2017 Taschen) 1-1ST


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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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    Marvel Age of Comics 1961-1978 HC (2020 Taschen) 40th Anniversary Edition 1-1ST


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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.

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    Marvel Age Omnibus HC (2023 Marvel) 1A-1ST


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    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.

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    Marvel Avengers The Ultimate Character Guide GN (2015 DK) Updated and Expanded Edition 1-1ST

    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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    Marvel Avengers The Ultimate Character Guide HC (2010 DK) 1st Edition 1-1ST

    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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    Marvel Avengers The Ultimate Character Guide HC (2010 DK) 1st Edition 1-REP

    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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    Marvel Avengers The Ultimate Character Guide HC (2015 DK) Updated and Expanded Edition 1-1ST

    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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    Marvel Avengers The Ultimate Character Guide HC (2021 DK) New Edition 1-1ST


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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.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Marvel Avengers The Ultimate Character Guide HC (2021 DK) New Edition 1-REP


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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.

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    Marvel Black Panther The Ultimate Guide HC (2018 DK) 1-REP


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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.

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    Marvel Can the Hulk Lift a House? HC (2021 DK) 1-1ST


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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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    Marvel Can the Hulk Lift a House? SC (2021 DK) 1-1ST


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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.

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    Marvel Comics 75 Years of Cover Art HC (2014 DK) 1-1ST

    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.

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    Marvel Comics in the 1970s SC (2011 TwoMorrows) 1st Edition 1-1ST

    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.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Comics into Film SC (2016 McFarland) Essays on Adaptations Since the 1940s 1-1ST

    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.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Marvel Comics The Untold Story HC (2012 HarperCollins) 1-REP

    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.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2003-2004 Marvel Comics Edition) 1-REP

    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.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2003-2004 Marvel Comics Edition) 3-1ST

    Volume 3 - 1st printing. "HULK: MARVEL ENCYCLOPEDIA!" The Hulk in Bulk. Everything you ever wanted to know about THE INCREDIBLE HULK in one comprehensive, low-priced edition! This amazing collection details all aspects of the Hulk in the popular cultural landscape, from his introduction as a comics character to his television career and the HULK movie. This book also features a behind-the-scenes look at the 2003 movie. Hardcover, 208 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2003-2004 Marvel Comics Edition) 4-1ST

    Volume 4 - 1st printing. "SPIDER-MAN: MARVEL ENCYCLOPEDIA!" The best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia series continues in its original format! This fully illustrated, comprehensive deluxe hardcover volume includes in-depth biographies, statistics, and essential reading lists for the world's most popular comic book hero, Spider-Man, and all his friends and foes like the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus and Mary Jane Watson! An essential Who's Who of the Spider-Man universe for fans new and old of all ages! Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #6-1ST
    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2003-2004 Marvel Comics Edition) 6-1ST

    Volume 6 - 1st printing. "FANTASTIC FOUR: MARVEL ENCYCLOPEDIA!" Cover by Steve McNiven. The World's Greatest Comic Magazine ? for more than five hundred issues, nearly every cover of Fantastic Four has boasted this bold proclamation. Forty years ago, writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby created a team of adventurers like no other that had come before. Now, Marvel Comics is proud to present the definitive guide to this groundbreaking title. Never before has the Fantastic Four's complete history been collected in such a comprehensive volume. This book covers it all, from their first days to the team's landmark 500th issue and beyond! Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2006 DK/Marvel) The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the Marvel Universe 1A-1ST

    DK/Marvel Edition - 1st printing. Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best-known and most popular characters ever conceived. This unique encyclopedia covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains - with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. Highlights include over 1,000 characters, detailing their powers and thrill-packed careers; traces the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades; created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics; features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

  • Issue #1A-REP
    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2006 DK/Marvel) The Definitive Guide to the Characters of the Marvel Universe 1A-REP

    DK/Marvel Edition - 2nd and later printings. Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best-known and most popular characters ever conceived. This unique encyclopedia covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains - with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. Highlights include over 1,000 characters, detailing their powers and thrill-packed careers; traces the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades; created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics; features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2019 DK) New Edition 1-1ST


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    New Edition - 1st printing.

    Foreword by Chris Claremont. Introduction by Stan Lee. Consultant Editor: Tom DeFalco. Contributors: Adam Bray, Tom Brevoort, Alan Cowsil, Andrew Darling, Matt RForbeck, Peter Sanderson, Michael Teitelbaum, and Daniel Wallace. Cover by Marco Checchetto.

    Keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe with the new edition of DK's best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia. Updated and expanded, this definitive Who's Who of Marvel Comics reveals vital info and secret histories of more than 1,200 classic and brand new Marvel characters, and provides the lowdown on recent key events including Civil War 2, Secret Empire, and Infinity Countdown. From iconic teams such as the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy to fan favorites Black Panther, Deadpool, and Captain Marvel to rising stars Amadeus Cho, Squirrel Girl and the Exiles, every significant Marvel character is showcased with the latest comic artwork.

    Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 448 pages, full color.

    Cover price $40.00.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2019 DK) New Edition 1-REP


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    New Edition - 2nd and later printings. Foreword by Chris Claremont. Introduction by Stan Lee. Consultant Editor: Tom DeFalco. Contributors: Adam Bray, Tom Brevoort, Alan Cowsil, Andrew Darling, Matt RForbeck, Peter Sanderson, Michael Teitelbaum, and Daniel Wallace. Cover by Marco Checchetto. Keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe with the new edition of DK's best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia. Updated and expanded, this definitive Who's Who of Marvel Comics reveals vital info and secret histories of more than 1,200 classic and brand new Marvel characters, and provides the lowdown on recent key events including Civil War 2, Secret Empire, and Infinity Countdown. From iconic teams such as the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy to fan favorites Black Panther, Deadpool, and Captain Marvel to rising stars Amadeus Cho, Squirrel Girl and the Exiles, every significant Marvel character is showcased with the latest comic artwork. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 448 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2024 DK) Collector's Edition 1-1ST



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    1st printing. Contributors Include: Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, Michael Teitelbaum, Daniel Wallace, Andrew Darling, Matt Forbeck, Alan Cowsill, Alan Cowsill, Adam Bray, Melanie Scott, and James Hill. Additional Text by Ruth Amos, Alastair Dogall, David Fentiman, Emma Grange, Matt Jones, and Cefn Ridout. Foreword by C.B. Cebulski. Introduction by Stan Lee. Consultant Editor: Tom DeFalco. Contributors: Adam Bray, Tom Brevoort, Alan Cowsil, Andrew Darling, Matt RForbeck, Peter Sanderson, Michael Teitelbaum, and Daniel Wallace. Cover by Marco Checchetto. For the ultimate Marvel fan, only the ultimate book will do. And that's why DK has pulled out all the stops to bring you the Marvel Encyclopedia: Collector's Edition. As well as all of the carefully curated and updated content from the Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition (2024), the Collector's Edition will additionally feature: an exclusive version of the book's new cover artwork by comic artist Marco Checchetto, printed with additional luxury finishes; a deluxe clamshell case (containing an exclusive print), ensuring that the book will stay in mint condition; an accompanying 32-page comic-format booklet featuring rare variant comic covers and exclusive commentary about the major Marvel crossover storyline events of the last 5 years; and high quality production materials including luxury paper stock, wibalin, sprayed edges, and a ribbon marker. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 512 pages, full color. Cover price $150.00.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Marvel Encyclopedia X-Men TPB (2006 Marvel) 2-1ST


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    Scholastic: X-Men Encyclopedia

    Written by Eric J. Moreels, Ronald Byrd, and Stuart Vandal. Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr.

    Volume 2 - 1st printing.

    Comprehensive, up-to-date fully illustrated biographies for mutant heroes, villains, teams, and more! A must-have addition to the collections of die-hard fans ...or the perfect entry into the X-Men Universe for new readers!

    Also Includes stories from Giant Size X-Men (1975-2005) #3-4. Written by Joss Whedon and Chris Claremont. Art by Neal Adam, Rick Leonardi, and Jimmy Palmiotti.

    Plus: Over a 50+ page cover gallery of some of the most memorable X-Men comics!

    Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $7.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel First 80 Years HC (2020 Titan Comics) The True Story of a Pop-Cultural Phenomenon 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    An in-depth, beautifully illustrated companion book which explores the origins and rich history of the largest comic book publishing company in the world, from the minds of infamous creators such as Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko - Marvel Comics!

    Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.

    Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Marvel First 80 Years SC (2020 Titan Comics) The True Story of a Pop-Cultural Phenomenon 1A-1ST

    Previews Exclusive Edition

    1st printing.

    An in-depth, beautifully illustrated companion book which explores the origins and rich history of the largest comic book publishing company in the world, from the minds of infamous creators such as Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko - Marvel Comics!

    Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1B-1ST
    Marvel First 80 Years SC (2020 Titan Comics) The True Story of a Pop-Cultural Phenomenon 1B-1ST

    Newsstand Edition

    1st printing.

    An in-depth, beautifully illustrated companion book which explores the origins and rich history of the largest comic book publishing company in the world, from the minds of infamous creators such as Stan Lee, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko - Marvel Comics!

    Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Incredible Records: Amazing Powers and Astonishing Stats HC (2024 DK) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. By Melanie Scott. How many suits does Iron Man have? How fast can Captain America run? Did you know that the Hulk once caught a mountain range weighing 150 billion tons? Or that Black Widow's electric bolts have a maximum charge of 30,000 volts? Filled with stunning illustrations and fascinating facts, MARVEL INCREDIBLE RECORDS is a must-have for any young Marvel fan! Packed with incredible feats and records from the heroes and villains of Marvel Comics, from the strongest and speediest to the most powerful and cunning, and containing stats and information from the popular MARVEL ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, this book will wow young fans. Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 144 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Legacy of Jack Kirby HC (2015 Marvel) 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Written by John Rhett Thomas. Art and cover by Jack Kirby.

    Jack Kirby earned the nickname "King" over 50 plus years in comics, from co-creating Captain America to the Fantastic Four to Devil Dinosaur. In addition, Jack's explosive layouts, high drama and fantastic imagination helped evolve the art form in ways few others can claim. Now, the House of Ideas explores that work in THE MARVEL LEGACY OF JACK KIRBY HC.

    In essays and commentary, this deluxe, oversized volume reviews the comics, the influence and the times of Kirby, and puts a special focus on the month that changed everything, November 1961. Don't ask - just buy!!!

    Hardcover (Horizontal Format with Slipcase), 11 1/2-in. x 10-in., 240 pages, full color.

    Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Myths and Legends HC (2020 DK) The Epic Origins of Thor, the Eternals, Black Panther, and the Marvel Universe 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    By James Hill.

    They look down upon the Earth from beyond the stars, watching, waiting, judging. But who or what are these all-powerful beings? How did they come to be? And what is their role in the creation of the Marvel Universe?

    Travel to the dawn of time and witness the birth of the Celestials, and their warring creations the Eternals and Deviants. Discover the pantheons of Thor, the Asgardians, and their Olympian rivals; the arcane cosmology of Dr. Strange; the advent of the Orishas and the Black Panthers; and the rise of Atlantis and its regal protector Namor.

    These wondrous mysteries - and many more - are spectacularly revealed in Marvel Myths and Legends.

    Hardcover, 8-in. x 9-in., 216 pages, full color.

    Cover price $25.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Pocket Expert: Spider-Man SC (2022 DK) All Facts You Need To Know 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    By Catherine Saunders.

    Discover everything you ever needed to know about Spider-Man and the Spider-Verse!

    Is Spider-Man speedier than Spider-Ham? Who has more fighting skill, Venom or Ghost-Spider?

    This pocket guide to the Spider-Verse gives young Marvel fans a one-stop source of amazing facts to wow their friends with! With a Pocket Expert in hand, they'll win any schoolyard debates about character superpowers, origin stories, key foes, and gadgets.

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 80 pages, full color.

    Cover price $7.99.

  • Issue #13-1ST
    Marvel Premiere Classic Library Edition HC (2006-2013 Marvel) 13-1ST
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Volume 13 - 1st printing. "MARVELS!" Collects Marvels (1994) #0-4.

    Written by KURT BUSIEK. Art and cover by ALEX ROSS.

    All-new edition! Welcome to New York. Here, burning figures roam the streets, men in brightly colored costumes scale the glass and concrete walls, and creatures from space threaten to devour our world.

    This is the Marvel Universe, where the ordinary and fantastic interact daily. This is the world of Marvels.

    Hardcover, 248 pages, full color.

    NOTE: Limited to 1,790 copies.

    Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel The Avengers Encyclopedia HC (2015 DK) 1-1ST

    1st printing. The most comprehensive Avengers book on the market, Marvel's The Avengers Encyclopedia features character profiles, key moments, and significant storylines about Earth's Mightiest Heroes and their friends and foes. The most comprehensive single volume ever published on Marvel's premier super-hero team, this is an expansive encyclopedia detailing the genesis of the team and its individual heroes and foes. Explore the origins and powers of more than 250 characters and 40 teams and lineups including fan-favorites such as Captain America and Black Widow. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel The Avengers Vault HC (2015 Thunder Bay Press) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Peter David. Art by Jack Kirby and John Byrne. Celebrate the famed superhero assembly that has captured imaginations for half a century! Learn the history of these fictional icons with Marvel: The Avengers Vault, a guided tour through the union of "Earth's mightiest heroes and heroines," led by award-winning author, Peter David. Covering everything from the release of the first Avengers comic in 1963 to the blockbuster movies of today, Marvel: The Avengers Vault even contains removable reproductions that include Captain America's Sentinels of Liberty membership card, specialty original art by Jack Kirby, and early drawings of Iron Man. A treasure trove of Avenger moments and memorabilia, this set is perfect for avid comic enthusiasts and newbies alike. Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $34.95.

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    Marvel The Black Widow Creating the Avenging Super-Spy HC (2017 Insight Editions) 1-1ST

    Includes Art Print - 1st printing. By Michael Mallory. Having first appeared as an enemy of Tony Stark in the pages of Tales of Suspense #52 in 1964, Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, has gone on to become one of Marvel Comics' best-loved characters and a key member of the Avengers. Fearless, deadly, and unstoppable, Black Widow is known for her formidable espionage skills as well as her crimson hair and iconic costume. This deluxe book will explore the creation and evolution of the character through interviews with the writers and artists who brought her to life over the last fifty years, plus a jaw-dropping selection of art that showcases why she is one of the most dynamic characters in the Marvel Comics Universe. Hardcover, 11-in. x 14-in., 184 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Marvel The Characters and Their Universe HC (2001 HLL) 1st Edition 1A-1ST

    1st Edition - 1st printing. NOTE: Published by Hugh Lauter Levin. By Michael Mallory. Featuring new, original cover art by Kaare Andrews, and revised, updated material on the new Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk, and X-Men movies, this extensive volume offers a comprehensive tour through 60 years of the Marvel Comics pantheon of super-heroes. Drawing on informative interviews with such comic book icons as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Roy Thomas, and complemented with incomparable reproductions of comic art, illustrations, and photographs from film and television, author Michael Mallory delves deeply into the evolution of these mythological giants of pop culture. Hardcover (Leatherbound), 10-in. x 14-in., 288 pages, full color.

  • Issue #1B-1ST
    Marvel The Characters and Their Universe HC (2001 HLL) 1st Edition 1B-1ST

    1st Edition - 1st printing. NOTE: Published by Hugh Lauter Levin. By Michael Mallory. Featuring new, original cover art by Kaare Andrews, and revised, updated material on the new Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk, and X-Men movies, this extensive volume offers a comprehensive tour through 60 years of the Marvel Comics pantheon of super-heroes. Drawing on informative interviews with such comic book icons as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Roy Thomas, and complemented with incomparable reproductions of comic art, illustrations, and photographs from film and television, author Michael Mallory delves deeply into the evolution of these mythological giants of pop culture. Hardcover (Leatherbound), 10-in. x 14-in., 288 pages, full color.

  • Issue #1C-1ST
    Marvel The Characters and Their Universe HC (2001 HLL) 1st Edition 1C-1ST

    1st Edition - 1st printing. NOTE: Published by Beaux Arts. By Michael Mallory. Featuring new, original cover art by Kaare Andrews, and revised, updated material on the new Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk, and X-Men movies, this extensive volume offers a comprehensive tour through 60 years of the Marvel Comics pantheon of super-heroes. Drawing on informative interviews with such comic book icons as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Roy Thomas, and complemented with incomparable reproductions of comic art, illustrations, and photographs from film and television, author Michael Mallory delves deeply into the evolution of these mythological giants of pop culture. Hardcover (Leatherbound), 10-in. x 14-in., 288 pages, full color.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel The Characters and Their Universe HC (2004 Barnes & Noble) 2nd Edition 1-1ST

    2nd Edition 1st printing. Published by Barnes & Noble. By Michael Mallory. This extensive volume offers a comprehensive tour through 60 years of the Marvel Comics pantheon of super-heroes. Drawing on informative interviews with such comic book icons as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Roy Thomas, and complemented with incomparable reproductions of comic art, illustrations, and photographs from film and television, author Michael Mallory delves deeply into the evolution of these mythological giants of pop culture. Hardcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 288 pages, full color. No Cover Price.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Marvel The Characters and Their Universe HC (2004 Barnes & Noble) 2nd Edition 1-REP

    2nd and Later printings. Published by Fall River Press. By Michael Mallory. This extensive volume offers a comprehensive tour through 60 years of the Marvel Comics pantheon of super-heroes. Drawing on informative interviews with such comic book icons as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Roy Thomas, and complemented with incomparable reproductions of comic art, illustrations, and photographs from film and television, author Michael Mallory delves deeply into the evolution of these mythological giants of pop culture. Hardcover, 10-in. x 14-in., 288 pages, full color. No Cover Price.