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The Marvel Encyclopedia

The Marvel Encyclopedia

zoom enlarge 		Authors: Daniel Wallace, Tom Brevoort, Andrew J. Darling, Tom Defalco, Peter Sanderson, Michael Teitelbaum
Publisher: DK ADULT
Category: Book

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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1ST
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 352
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.6
Dimensions (in): 12 x 10 x 1.2

ISBN: 0756623588
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.597303
EAN: 9780756623586
ASIN: 0756623588

Publication Date: October 16, 2006
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Condition: Very Good Condition, includes dust jacket.
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Product Description
Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best known and most popular characters ever conceived-heroes that are international household names, both as comic book stars and movie stars, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk and Wolverine. This unique, one-volume encyclopedia contains more than 1000 of Marvel's greatest, with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. The encyclopedia's range of spectacular art features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists, while the authoritative text is supplied by a team of top Marvel comic book writers. In addition, double-page features, illustrated with classic covers, trace the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades. The Marvel Comics Encyclopedia is an essential book both for new fans and for those who grew up loving the excitement, heroism and humor of the Marvel Universe. Includes a foreword by Stan Lee.

Customer Reviews:   Read 75 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Nice Christmas present   December 27, 2008
Product arrived in a timely manner and was in perfect condition. Ordered for a present for my son-in-law, a dentist, and he loved the book. He is a comic book collector. Thank you


4 out of 5 stars Precious   December 10, 2008
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I'm not a die-hard Marvel fans by any means, but I've read my share of their comics when I was younger.br /Usually, I've always sticked to mini-series or Graphic novels, well, any story that would begin and end in itself, without me having to follow its conclusions on a lot of other books.br /In doing so, I develeloped great admiration for the writers and artists of these comics. Men like John Buscema, Neil Adams, George Perez, Gerry Conway, David Michelinie, Roy Thomas, John Byrne, Jim Starlin... well, you got the picture.br /br /So, an encyclopedia like this suits me perfectly. There are tons of drawings (the thing I most like) and enough information for someone like me who is not a scholar on the Marvel Universe, and all of that gorgeously packed. This book sits next to the DC Ecncyclopedia which I also bought.br /br /


5 out of 5 stars Spans the Generations of Marvel Characters   November 26, 2008
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

A great gift for Marvel readers and a coffee table book for Marvel Families. This book brings back memories and provides helpful chronology. In the sixties, Iron Man was yellow, the X-Men were blue and yellow, and Daredevil was black and yellow. Marvel sure liked yellow.


5 out of 5 stars Happy with my purchase   November 23, 2008
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I'm very happy with my purchase. Book arrived in mint condition. Would defintely buy from your company again. Thank you very much.


2 out of 5 stars Very poor, cheesy and generic new age animation   November 3, 2008
 0 out of 3 found this review helpful

While this book is somewhat entertaining to flip through, the new style of generic artwork and animation ruins the experience. Gone are the old type illustrations and artwork of these characters from the original artists of the 60's, 70's, 80's and even 90's. They have all been replaced by crappy updated "ultimate" style animations and CHEESY artwork that really is sub-standard in appearance. Most of these characters drawings are very simplistic in their quality and presentation. It is very difficult for old Marvel fans like me to tolerate these low quality renditions. Just not acceptable. Skip it unless you must have it.

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