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  • 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.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Beginnings: Hulk's Big Feelings HC (2023 Marvel Press) A Board Book 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Steve Behling. Art and cover by Jay Fosgitt. Make faces along with Marvel's most expressive super-hero! Hulk is bringing his emotive nature and a new, kid-friendly Marvel art style to this unique and engaging board book. Using the reflective panel on every spread, kids are invited to "mirror" Hulk's facial expressions as he experiences a wide range of emotions, from silly to sad. In a compact format perfect for tiny hands, Mirror Hulk is sure to be a "smash" hit with your little one! Hardcover, 10 (board) pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $10.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Beginnings: I Love You 3000 HC (2023 Marvel Press) A Board Book 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Sheila Sweeny Higginson. Art and cover by Jay Fosgitt. What does it mean to love someone so much? Is it "3 Hulk hugs" or "10 toe tickles"? The whole Marvel Universe is here to celebrate what love means to them with pages full of warm fuzzies for you and your little one. This board book is small enough and sturdy enough to be taken on-the-go to bring a soothing feeling of home wherever you are. With adorable illustrations and simple text, this board book is sure to be a read-aloud favorite for bedtime, travel-time, and every cuddle-time in between! Hardcover, 6-in. x 5 1/2-in., 24 (board) pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $7.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Beginnings: My First Bedtime Storybook HC (2025 Marvel Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Sheila Sweeny Higginson. Art and cover by Jay Fosgitt. Even Super Heroes need to rest! The sturdy padded cover book features a collection of 6 bedtime stories, including: Hulk Smash!: Hulk doesn't mean to break things, but his friends show him how he can "smash" for a good cause; A Spider Song: Ghost-Spider loves music and spiders, as she demonstrates in a song; A Gift for Groot: Rocket understands his best friend Groot, even without speaking; Over the River: Thor tries to enjoy a quiet day of rest in nature; The Good Neighbor: Ms. Marvel proves that everyone can be a helpful super neighbor; and Go to Sleep, Wakanda: Even warriors like Shuri and Black Panther need a good night's sleep. These sweet bedtime stories are sure to help both the young and the young-at-heart wind down for a super night's sleep. Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9-in., 72 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $10.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Beginnings: Spider-Man Goes to the Farm HC (2024 Marvel Press) A Touch and Feel Book 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Derek Elmer. Art and cover by Shane Clester. Join Spider-Man as he comes to the rescue of his animal friends on the farm in this touch-and-feel board book! Kids join their favorite Super Hero on a sensory adventure full of soft baby chicks, fuzzy sheep, smooth spotted cows, and more. The compact size of this board book is perfect for the tiny hands of your budding Super Hero-encouraging self-guided sensory exploration. Awaken your spidey-senses with touch-and-feel farm fun! Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 10 pages, (Board pages) full color. All Ages. Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Beginnings: Spider-Man's Spooky Halloween HC (2023 Marvel Press) A Board Book 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Steve Behling. Art and cover by Jay Fosgitt. Go trick-or-treating with Spider-Man in this touch-and-feel board book! Marvel's Spider-Man is here in a new, kid-friendly art style to take your child on a spooky and sensory Halloween adventure. Kids will explore the feel of waxy of pumpkins, crinkly candy wrappers, furry costumes, and more. The compact size of this board book is perfect for tiny hands, encouraging self-guided sensory exploration! Hardcover, 10 (board) pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Black Panther HC (2022 Studio Fun) A Disney Die-Cut Classics 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Adapted by Steve Behling.

    When the King of Wakanda is lost in a tragic accident, his son, Prince T'Challa, must take his rightful place as King and protector of Wakanda by becoming the Black Panther. But when an outsider arrives in Wakanda claiming to be the late Prince N'Jobu's son, T'Challa must discover the truth of the past and reclaim the throne before the secret of Wakanda is revealed to the rest of the world.

    Relive the adventure of Marvel Studio's film Black Panther in this beautifully illustrated storybook with a die-cut cover.

    Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 60 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Black Panther The Ultimate Guide HC (2018 DK) 1-1ST

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    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.

  • Issue #1-REP
    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.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Black Panther Wakanda Atlas Charting World HC (2022 DK) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    By Narcisse, Evan.

    Newly commissioned, intricate maps, artwork, and essays bringing the world of Wakanda to life as never seen before.

    Uncover the mysteries of Black Panther's Wakanda. Read key insights about the importance of these locations for T'Challa, Shuri, the Dora Milaje, the Avengers, and beyond. With detailed maps and information on key battlegrounds and timelines, this collection of intricate artworks and authoritative essays, produced in full collaboration with Marvel.

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $30.00.

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    $27 DK Publishing Book Black Panther - Wakanda Atlas EX/NM

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Black Widow Secrets of a Super Spy HC (2020 DK) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. By Melanie Scott.

    Who is Black Widow? Master spy? Avenger? S.H.I.E.L.D. agent?

    Natasha Romanoff is all this and much more. With a past cloaked in mystery and disinformation, it's hard to tell truth from deception. That's why Black Widow: Secrets of a Super-Spy is an invaluable guide to this most secretive of heroes. Expertly written, lavishly illustrated, and boasting a stunning new cover artwork by Jen Bartel, the book traces Natasha's extraordinary journey from Soviet assassin to Super Hero.

    No Black Widow or Marvel fan will want to miss this.

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, full color.

    Cover price $24.99.

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    $12 DK Publishing Book Marvel Black Widow - Secrets of a Super-Spy EX/NM
    $13 Marvel Black Widow: Secrets of a Super-Spy Hardcover Comic Book

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Book HC (2019 DK) Expand Your Knowledge of a Vast Comics Universe 1-1ST


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    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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    $12 Marvel Paladone Ceramic Mug - Red Comic Design - 400ml - Very Good Condition
    $19 The Marvel Book Expand Your Knowledge of a Vast Comics Universe Hard Cover 2019

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Book HC (2025 DK) Expand Your Knowledge of a Vast Comics Universe New Edition 1-1ST


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    2025 (Expanded) Edition

    1st printing. By Stephen Wiacek. The bestselling guide to the vast, interconnected Marvel Comics Multiverse fully updated and expanded. This new expanded and updated edition boasts an additional 48 pages and incorporates new character profiles and major Marvel Comics events such as X of Swords, Empyre, Heroes Reborn, Death of Doctor Strange, Devil's Reign, and Dark Web. Meticulously researched and expertly written, The Marvel Book is the one reference book no fan should be without. Hardcover, 7 3/4-in. x 96 1/4in., 304 pages, full color. Cover price $30.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    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.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    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.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Captain Marvel Starforce Mission Log HC (2019 SFI Readerlink Dist) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Eleni Roussos. Art by Anna Rud.

    Popular journal format written in Captain Marvel's perspective is a must-have with the 2019 film release starring Oscar-winner Brie Larson. Follow the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most powerful heroine in this new first-person narrative. Complete with sketches and giant fold-outs detailing her intergalactic journey, this is an origin story that Marvel fans won't want to miss!

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $13.99.

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    $24 CAPTAIN MARVEL STARFORCE MISSION LOG ~ MARVEL STUDIOS HARDCOVER NEW

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Chillers The Frightful Four SC (1996 Marvel) Featuring the Fantastic Four 1-1ST

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    1st printing.

    Based on the Story byWritten by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Adapted by Joey Cavalieri. Art by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott.

    Based on the original material in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #94 and 126.

    This is a prose recounting of Marvel's First Family's harrowing encounters with their sinister arch foes, the high flying Wizard, the Inhuman, Medusa, the uncanny Trapster, and the always dangerous Sandman - The Frightful Four!

    Softcover, 96 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $5.99.

  • Issue #1N-1ST
    Marvel Chillers The Frightful Four SC (1996 Marvel) Featuring the Fantastic Four 1N-1ST

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    Does NOT Include Poster

    1st printing.

    Based on the Story byWritten by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Adapted by Joey Cavalieri. Art by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott.

    Based on the original material in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #94 and 126.

    This is a prose recounting of Marvel's First Family's harrowing encounters with their sinister arch foes, the high flying Wizard, the Inhuman, Medusa, the uncanny Trapster, and the always dangerous Sandman - The Frightful Four!

    Softcover, 96 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations).

    Cover price $5.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Cinematic Universe Guidebook: The Avengers Initiative HC (2017 Marvel) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (2015) #1-4, - MARVEL'S INCREDIBLE HULK, Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvel's Thor (2015), Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvel's Avengers (2016), and MARVEL'S THOR: THE DARK WORLD.

    Cover by Stephanie Hans.

    The official handbook of the Marvel Cinematic Universe takes you all the way through Phase One and to the dawn of Phase Two!

    Filled with fact sheets, movie-to-comic comparisons, behind-the-scenes art and production stills, this volume details the first eight blockbuster Marvel movies - from 2008's Iron Man to 2013's Thor: The Dark World. In-depth character profiles give you the whole story on heroes like Captain America, Hulk, Black Widow, War Machine, Hawkeye and more; deadly villains including Abomination, Loki, Red Skull and Mandarin; and a universe of supporting characters such as Nick Fury, Bucky Barnes, Peggy Carter and Phil Coulson! It's your indispensable MCU guide!

    Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

    Cover price $34.99.

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    $8 Marvel Reference Books Marvel Comic Marvel Cinematic Universe Guideb SW (New)
    $8 Marvel Reference Books Marvel Comics Marvel Cinematic Universe Guidebook NM

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Cinematic Universe Guidebook: The Good, The Bad, The Guardians HC (2017 Marvel) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Captain America: Winter Soldier/Ant-Man (2016) - MARVEL'S CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER INFINITE COMIC #1, Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvels Guardians of the Galaxy (2016), Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvels Avengers Age of Ultron (2016), Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Captain America Civil War (2016) , MARVEL'S DOCTOR STRANGE and MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2. The official guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe takes you from the world-changing events of 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier - all the way to an ALL-NEW exclusive chapter covering 2017's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2! Filled with fact sheets, movie-to-comic comparisons, behind-the-scenes art and production stills, this volume's in-depth character profiles give you the whole story on heroes like Vision, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, Black Panther and Mantis; updates on classic Avengers like Captain America and Iron Man; and the lowdown on lowlifes like Hydra, Ronan, Ultron, Crossbones and Dormammu! It's the ultimate FYI for the MCU! Hardcover, 184 pages, full color. Cover price $34.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Classic Sticker Book SC (2020 Abrams Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    The Marvel Classic Sticker Book is the first to feature iconic, vintage stickers, including images from the comics and trading cards, published in time for the company's 80th anniversary. Showcasing all of your favorite heroes and villains, the book includes five double-sided pull-out posters so you can make your own unique sticker creations on one side, or create your own posters and comics on the other.

    Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 76 pages, full color.

    Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Comics Cooking With Deadpool HC (2021 Insight Editions) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Marc Sumerak. Recipes by Elena P. Craig. Photography by Ted Thomas.

    No super hero takes food quite as seriously as Deadpool.

    In this gorgeously designed cookbook that paid reviewers have described as "glorious" and "the best cookbook I've ever read," Deadpool offers his take on a curated collection of epicurean classics. Narrated by the wisecracking super hero (and sexy master chef) himself, this book also incudes recipes inspired by some of his closest friends/enemies (Here's lookin' at you, Spidey) and his favorite meals, including chimichangas, tacos, pancakes, and hamburgers with no pickles.

    Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, full color.

    Cover price $29.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Comics For Dummies SC (2025 John Wiley & Sons) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. By Troy Brownfield. You may be familiar with heroic characters from Marvel Comics like Black Panther, Iron Man, and Wolverine, or villains like Loki and Thanos. But how much do you know about Squirrel Girl, Cyclops, or the Leader? With over 85 years of comics published since their founding, the Marvel Comics archive is a vast universe of iconic stories and legendary characters. MARVEL COMICS FOR DUMMIES is your shortcut to navigating this immense collection of heroes and their adventures. Learn the background of key characters, explore essential storylines, and discover the interconnectedness of the Marvel universe. Created in collaboration with Marvel Comics, this full-color guide contains striking comic book artwork along with interesting insights that serve as an exciting map to the Marvel universe. Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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    $20 Marvel comics for Dummies - Free Shipping

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Comics in the 1960s SC (2009 TwoMorrows) 1-1ST

    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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    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.

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    Marvel Comics in the 1970s SC (2021 TwoMorrows) Expanded Edition 1-1ST


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    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.

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    Marvel Comics in the 1980s SC (2014 TwoMorrows) 1-1ST

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    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.

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    Marvel Comics in the Early 1960s SC (2024 TwoMorrows) 1-1ST


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    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.

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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    Marvel Comics The Untold Story SC (2013 HarperCollins) 1-1ST

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    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.

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    Marvel Comics' Civil War and the Age of Terror SC (2015 McFarland) Critical Essays on the Comic Saga 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Kevin Michael Scott. Marvel Comics has a tradition of addressing relevant real-life issues facing the American public. With the publication of Civil War (2006-2007), they focused on contemporary anxieties such as terrorism and threats to privacy and other civil liberties. This collection of essays explores the Civil War series and its tie-in titles from the perspectives of history, political science, sociology, psychology, literary criticism, law, philosophy and education. The contributors provide a close reading of the series' main theme - the appropriate balance between freedom and security - and discuss how that balance affects citizenship, race, gender and identity construction in 21st-century America. Softcover, 240 pages, Text. Cover price $40.00.

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    Marvel Crafts HC (2025 DK) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Calling all crafters and wannabe Super Heroes alike! Bring your love of Marvel Comics to life with 100+ creative projects and activities, including art, puzzles, games, papercraft, and more. With photography and clear step-by-step illustrated instructions, Marvel Crafts guides you through each exciting project, including… Create your own Avengers masks. Doc Ocks pool noodle tentacles. Ms. Marvels stretchy slime. Captain Americas shield flying disc. This book features extension tips to add to your creations, handy template pages at the back of the book, and beloved characters such as Spider-Man, Black Panther, Ms. Marvel, Hulk, Black Widow, Captain America, and many more. This is the perfect gift for Marvel fans ages 7-10 to get their creativity flowing and their imagination soaring! Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 192 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $24.99.

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    Marvel Daredevil The First 60 Years HC (2025 Titan Comics) 1-1ST


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    COMICS | CREATORS | ALLIES | ENEMIES | CULTURE

    1st printing. Cover by Joe Quesada. Introduction by Jonathan Wilkins. A celebration of The Man Without Fear! THIS CHARACTER BOOK EXPLORES THE COMIC BOOK HISTORY OF DAREDEVIL, LOOKING IN-DEPTH AT HIS GREATEST BATTLES, DEADLIEST ENEMIES, AND HIS UNLIKELIEST ALLIES. Lavishly illustrated with stunning art, this tribute to one of Marvels most iconic characters also includes profiles of the talented creators behind his ongoing adventures. Hardcover, 8 1/4-in. x 11 1/4-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

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    Marvel Double Feature: Black Panther and Doctor Strange SC (2025 Marvel Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Brandon T. Snider. Art by Khoi Pham, Simon Buonfantino, and Caravan Studios. Two stand-alone, fully illustrated, full-color stories bound up to create one action-packed book! Black Panther: The sacred Mound of Wakanda is being attacked by a rival Tribe, and Wakandans are growing restless. So it's bad timing when Black Panther is called away by the Avengers. A highly classified weapon has been stolen, and all signs point to Black Panther! With help from some familiar faces, Black Panther must clear his name and battle the greatest threat Wakanda has ever faced. Doctor Strange: When a group of werelizards mysteriously appear, Doctor Strange is ready for action. He has become the go-to hero for all things magical, but he'd prefer to work alone. As more attacks occur, Strange must seek guidance from a number of mystical allies. But when things get out of control, can Doctor Strange accept the counsel of his super-hero comrades in order to save his best friend? Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 256 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

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    Marvel Double Feature: Iron Man and Guardians of the Galaxy SC (2024 Marvel Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Steve Behling and Brandon T. Snider. Art by Khoi Pham, Pascale Qualano, and Chris Sotomayor. Two stand-alone, fully illustrated, full-color stories bound up to create one action-packed book! First, Iron Man has to rescue some of his fellow Avengers, while meanwhile Gamora is in a race against Thanos with some of her fellow Guardians of the Galaxy. Marvel Double Features are two full-color, fully illustrated stories in one volume! Iron Man: Whether running Stark Industries or suited up as Iron Man, Tony Stark has dedicated his life to doing good. When two Avengers go missing, Tony immediately jets off to find them! But when he instead discovers mutating dogs, robotic sharks, and shape-shifters from another dimension, Tony realizes he's in over his head . . . Guardians of the Galaxy: The fearsome warrior Gamora sets off on a dangerous mission to recover a mysterious cube that once belonged to Thanos. Other Guardians of the Galaxy like Rocket and Drax join her in a race across the stars, but it turns out Thanos wants his missing prize back . . . Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

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    Marvel Double Feature: Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel SC (2025 Marvel Press) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Written by Rich Thomas, Jr. and Calliope Glassd Art by Ron Lim, Lee Duhig, and Caravan Studios. Two stand-alone, fully illustrated, full-color stories bound up to create one action-packed book! Peter Parker has a lot to juggle: school, friends, and secretly being Spider-Man. But his life gets even more complicated when some of his fellow Super Heroes, including Iron Man, start acting a lot like bad guys. Spider-Man soon finds himself outnumbered. Kamala Khan tries to be a normal girl when she isn't suited up as Ms. Marvel. But it's hard to feel normal when her hometown of Jersey City is attacked by birds gone bad-birds that have evolved into some kind of human hybrid! She'll need some Thor-sized help to rediscover her inner warrior and save the day! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 256 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

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    Marvel Eat the Universe The Official Cookbook HC (2020 Insight Editions) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    By Justin Warner.

    Feast your way through the world of Marvel Comics with celebrity chef Justin Warner in Marvel Eat the Universe: The Official Cookbook.

    Chef Justin Warner invites you to pull up a chair and explore the Marvel Universe through these creative dishes inspired by Marvel's heroes. Based on the hit digital series hosted by Warner, this ultimate compendium of recipes will feature dishes that span a variety of skill levels including Phoenix Hot Chicken and Egg Bowl, Storm's Tournedos, Dazzler's Glittering Pizza Bagels, Hulk Smashed Potatoes, and more.

    With sixty recipes inspired by Marvel Comics' rich history, this cookbook offers something delicious for fans from every corner of the multiverse.

    Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 144 pages, full color.

    Cover price $29.99.

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

    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.

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    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2003-2004 Marvel Comics Edition) 1-1ST.DFSIGNED

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    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.

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

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    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 #2-1ST
    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2003-2004 Marvel Comics Edition) 2-1ST

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    Volume 2 - 1st printing. "THE X-MEN: MARVEL ENCYCLOPEDIA!" Cover by GABRIEL DELL'OTTO. At last, a comprehensive, up-to-date fully illustrated biographies of more than 350 X- Men characters from the hit movies and beyond! A must-have addition to the collections of die-hard fans ...or the perfect entry into the X-Men Universe for new readers! Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2003-2004 Marvel Comics Edition) 2-REP

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    Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. "THE X-MEN: MARVEL ENCYCLOPEDIA!" Cover by GABRIEL DELL'OTTO. At last, a comprehensive, up-to-date fully illustrated biographies of more than 350 X- Men characters from the hit movies and beyond! A must-have addition to the collections of die-hard fans ...or the perfect entry into the X-Men Universe for new readers! Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2003-2004 Marvel Comics Edition) 2N-1ST

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    No Dust Jacket - Volume 2 - 1st printing. "THE X-MEN: MARVEL ENCYCLOPEDIA!" Cover by GABRIEL DELL'OTTO. At last, a comprehensive, up-to-date fully illustrated biographies of more than 350 X- Men characters from the hit movies and beyond! A must-have addition to the collections of die-hard fans ...or the perfect entry into the X-Men Universe for new readers! Hardcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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    $20 X-Men: Marvel Encyclopedia Volume 2, Hard bound, VF

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    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.

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    $16 MARVEL ENCYCLOPEDIA Vol 3 INCREDIBLE HULK HC Hardcover 2003 SEALED
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    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.

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    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2003-2004 Marvel Comics Edition) 5-1ST

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    Volume 5 - 1st printing. "MARVEL KNIGHTS: MARVEL ENCYCLOPEDIA!" On the mean streets of the Marvel Universe, the kid gloves come off. Guardian devils, vengeance-seeking vigilantes, and enigmatic assassins stalk the city's dark underbelly and the urban action unfolds with gritty intensity. Marvel's best-selling ENCYCLOPEDIA series continues with this fully illustrated, comprehensive hardcover featuring in-depth biographies and statistics for this special brand of heroes and anti- heroes, like DAREDEVIL, ELEKTRA, the PUNISHER, GHOST RIDER and BLADE, along with all their friends and foes. Plus: Get the latest scoop on movies, merchandise and more. Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.

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    $25 Marvel Encyclopedia HC #5 VF/NM; Marvel | Marvel Knights hardcover - w/Bag+Board

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

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    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.

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

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    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.