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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Mark Schultz: Out of the Past SC (Spanish 2005 Casal Solleric) Il-lustacions i comics 1985-2005 1-1ST

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    1st printing.

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

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

    NOTE: All Text in is Spanish.

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    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.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Marvel Age Omnibus HC (2023 Marvel) 1A-1ST


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    Kerry Gammill Cover

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Age (1983-1994 Marvel) #1-34 and Marvel Age (1983-1994 Marvel) Annual #1. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Tom Morgan. Back Cover by Mike Zeck. Introduction by Jim Salicrup. Long before the internet, True Believers of the 1980s 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 1980s! MARVEL AGE was the official Marvel news magazine of its day, and old news can still be good news! Hardcover, 8 1/2-im. x 11-in., 1,184 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $125.00.

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


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    Richard Howell Cover

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Age (1983-1994 Marvel) #1-34 and Marvel Age (1983-1994 Marvel) Annual #1. Cover by Richard Howell and Joe Sinnott. Back Cover by Mike Zeck. Introduction by Jim Salicrup. Long before the internet, True Believers of the 1980s 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 1980s! MARVEL AGE was the official Marvel news magazine of its day, and old news can still be good news! Hardcover, 8 1/2-im. x 11-in., 1,184 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $125.00.

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

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

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    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.

  • Issue #1-REP
    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.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    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.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    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) 1-1ST

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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 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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    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.

  • Issue #1
    Marvel Classic Origins (2005 Marvel) A Target Exclusive 1

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

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

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    1st printing.

    Foreword by Adi Granov.

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

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

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

    Credits:

    Written by Alan Cowsill.

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

    Cover price $50.00.

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

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    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 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.

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

    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

    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 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.

  • Issue #1-REP
    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

    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.

  • Issue #2-REP
    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.

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

    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.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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    $7 Marvel Encyclopedia Spider-Man Vol 4, 2003 HC - 1st Edition, VERY GOOD CONDITION

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

    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.

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

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    Limited Slipcase 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 (with Slipcase), 10-in. x 12-in., 352 pages, full color. NOTE: This limited edition includes 2 pieces of art (one feature the Marvel Heroes and the other the Marvel Villains), both are signed by artist Frank Cho. Cover price $100.00.

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

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    NO Dust Jacket - 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-1ST
    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2009 DK/Marvel) Updated and Expanded 70th Anniversary Edition 1A-1ST

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    70th Anniversary Edition - 1st printing. Cover by BRANDON PETERSON. Featuring an updated foreword by Stan Lee! Celebrate 70 years of Marvel Comics with The Marvel Encyclopedia! Fully updated with new images and text, this encyclopedia contains more than 1,000 of Marvel's greatest - from well-known characters such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, and Wolverine to lesser-known heroes and villains - complete with artwork, stats, and history for every character in the Marvel Universe. Updates on characters include information from the story arcs of Civil War and Annihilation, and brings fans up to date with the aftermath of Secret Invasion. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 400 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

  • Issue #1A-REP
    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2009 DK/Marvel) Updated and Expanded 70th Anniversary Edition 1A-REP

    70th Anniversary Edition - 2nd and later printings. Cover by BRANDON PETERSON. Featuring an updated foreword by Stan Lee! Celebrate 70 years of Marvel Comics with The Marvel Encyclopedia! Fully updated with new images and text, this encyclopedia contains more than 1,000 of Marvel's greatest - from well-known characters such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, and Wolverine to lesser-known heroes and villains - complete with artwork, stats, and history for every character in the Marvel Universe. Updates on characters include information from the story arcs of Civil War and Annihilation, and brings fans up to date with the aftermath of Secret Invasion. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 400 pages, full color. Cover price $40.00.

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  • Issue #1B-1ST
    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2009 DK/Marvel) Updated and Expanded 70th Anniversary Edition 1B-1ST

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    70th Anniversary Edition (Limited Slipcase Edition) - 1st printing. Cover by BRANDON PETERSON. Featuring an updated foreword by Stan Lee! Celebrate 70 years of Marvel Comics with The Marvel Encyclopedia! Fully updated with new images and text, this encyclopedia contains more than 1,000 of Marvel's greatest - from well-known characters such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, and Wolverine to lesser-known heroes and villains - complete with artwork, stats, and history for every character in the Marvel Universe. Updates on characters include information from the story arcs of Civil War and Annihilation, and brings fans up to date with the aftermath of Secret Invasion. Hardcover (Slipcase), 10-in. x 12-in., 400 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2014 DK) Updated and Expanded 75th Anniversary Edition 1-1ST

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    75th Anniversary Edition

    1st printing.

    Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr.

    Timed perfectly with the 75th Anniversary, DK's bestselling Marvel Encyclopedia is now fully revised, extended, and updated! Bring the Marvel Universe home with this all-inclusive encyclopedia detailing little-known facts and information about the iconic Marvel characters. Now with a new foreword by the legendary Stan Lee, this essential tome has been fully updated with 32 additional pages.

    Created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics, the revised pages of Marvel Encyclopedia now feature new entries on the latest characters and teams, updated facts on existing ones including their latest looks and story lines, and expanded entries on major super heroes such as Spider-Man, Thor, and The Avengers.

    Hardcover, 10-in. x 16-in., 432 pages, full color.

    Cover price $40.00.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Marvel Encyclopedia HC (2014 DK) Updated and Expanded 75th Anniversary Edition 1-REP

    75th Anniversary Edition

    2nd and later printings.

    Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr.

    Timed perfectly with the 75th Anniversary, DK's bestselling Marvel Encyclopedia is now fully revised, extended, and updated! Bring the Marvel Universe home with this all-inclusive encyclopedia detailing little-known facts and information about the iconic Marvel characters. Now with a new foreword by the legendary Stan Lee, this essential tome has been fully updated with 32 additional pages.

    Created in full collaboration with Marvel Comics, the revised pages of Marvel Encyclopedia now feature new entries on the latest characters and teams, updated facts on existing ones including their latest looks and story lines, and expanded entries on major super heroes such as Spider-Man, Thor, and The Avengers.

    Hardcover, 10-in. x 16-in., 432 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.

    Introduction by Stan Lee.

    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.

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

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    Scholastic: X-Men Encyclopedia

    Volume 1 - 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! Includes a cover gallery of some of the most memorable X-Men comics.

    Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $7.99.

  • 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 #BINDER
    Marvel Fact Files SC (2013- Eaglemoss) Magazine Only BINDER


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    Binder - Want to keep your magazines in pristine condition? Purchase an exclusively designed collection binder which stores up to 16 issues. Cover price $14.00.