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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.

Includes Stamps - Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby. Cover by Steve Ditko. This special presentation from the United States Postal Service features the Fantastic Fours long time mail carrier Willie Lumpkin giving you the details on the first fateful encounters between The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and the villainous Mole Man! Also included is the Who's Who in the Marvel Universe Entry for Willie Lumpkin, and a sheet of collectible stamps featuring famous Marvel Covers! 6 3/4-in. x 10 1/4-in., 66 pages, full color.

Does NOT Include Stamps - Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko and Jack Kirby. Cover by Steve Ditko. This special presentation from the United States Postal Service features the Fantastic Fours long time mail carrier Willie Lumpkin giving you the details on the first fateful encounters between The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and the villainous Mole Man! Also included is the Who's Who in the Marvel Universe Entry for Willie Lumpkin! 6 3/4-in. x 10 1/4-in., 66 pages, full color.

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.

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.

Expanded Edition - 1st printing.

By Pierre Comtois.

New Edition With 16 Extra Pages!

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

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

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

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

Cover price $29.95.

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

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.

Volume 1 - July 1992. Comic shop retailers who attended the Diamond Comics Distributors conference in 1992 were given this 3-volume bound set of every comic Marvel published in June-July of 1992. Includes: X-Force #11, Namor, The Sub-Mariner #27, Darkhawk #16; Daredevil #305; NFL Superpro #9; Avengers West Coast Vol. 2 #83; Captain America #401; Marc Spector: Moon Night #39; Nomad Vol. 2, #3; Hellraiser (Clive Barker's...) #13; Sensational She-Hulk Vol. 2, #41; Warlock Vol. 2, #3; Captain Planet and The Planeteers #8; Quasar #35; Sleepwalker #13, Wolverine #55; X-Factor #79, WCW World Championship Wrestling #3; Warheads #2, Groo the Wanderer #90; Kid 'N Play #5, Guardians of the Galaxy #25; Pendragon #1, and Web of Spider-Man #89. Issues are bound without covers, 6.5" x 10", 788 pages, full color.

Includes Box and Book - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #1-20. Written by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Jack Kirby.In 1961 Stan Lee and Jack Kirby created The Fantastic Four, a powerhouse super hero team that kicked the comic book industry into high gear. These four super-powered beings with complex human emotions revolutionized the world of comics. This XXL volume collects their first 20 stories and documents how it became in Lee's words "the world's greatest comic magazine." Hardcover (with Box), 11-1/2" x 15", 700 pages, full color. All Ages. NOTE: Limited to 5,000 copies. Cover price $200.00.

Includes Box and Book - XXL Edition - 11-in. x 15-in.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1968-1970!" Collects Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) #1-18. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Joe Sinnott, Sal Buscema, Dan Adkins, Chic Stone, and Herb Trimpe. Cover by John Buscema. Introduced by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the fertile pages of The Fantastic Four, the Silver Surfer quickly established himself as one of Marvel's most far-out characters. Enslaved by Galactus to prowl the cosmos for the demi-god's next planet-sized meal, the Surfer was as tragic a figure as any in comics-and he looked impossibly cool at the same time! In the spring of 1968, things came together for both writer and character, with Lee giving the Surfer Marvel's very first ongoing double-sized book. Lee also recruited John Buscema, who had recently been lending his muscular brushwork to The Avengers, for art chores. Together, they spun off a run of legendary tales that helped define the character forevermore. The entire 18-issue run of the 1968 Silver Surfer series, with a final issue that reunites Surfer creators Lee and Kirby, is collected in this cosmic-sized XXL tome from the Eisner Award-winning series, every page shot with the highest production values from a pristine copy of the original comic book. Hardcover (with Box), 11-in. x 15-in., 798 pages, full color. Cover price $200.00.

Book Only - XXL Edition - 11-in. x 15-in.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1968-1970!" Collects Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) #1-18. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Joe Sinnott, Sal Buscema, Dan Adkins, Chic Stone, and Herb Trimpe. Cover by John Buscema. Introduced by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the fertile pages of The Fantastic Four, the Silver Surfer quickly established himself as one of Marvel's most far-out characters. Enslaved by Galactus to prowl the cosmos for the demi-god's next planet-sized meal, the Surfer was as tragic a figure as any in comics-and he looked impossibly cool at the same time! In the spring of 1968, things came together for both writer and character, with Lee giving the Surfer Marvel's very first ongoing double-sized book. Lee also recruited John Buscema, who had recently been lending his muscular brushwork to The Avengers, for art chores. Together, they spun off a run of legendary tales that helped define the character forevermore. The entire 18-issue run of the 1968 Silver Surfer series, with a final issue that reunites Surfer creators Lee and Kirby, is collected in this cosmic-sized XXL tome from the Eisner Award-winning series, every page shot with the highest production values from a pristine copy of the original comic book. Hardcover (No Box), 11-in. x 15-in., 798 pages, full color. Cover price $200.00.

Includes Box and Book - Limited to 5,000 copies - XXL Edition - 11-in. x 15-in.

Includes Box and Book

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1-20.

Written by Stan Lee, Larry Ivie [as Paul Laiken], and Larry Lieber. Art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Dick Ayers, Paul Reinman, George Roussos, Chic Stone, Vince Colletta, Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo), and Wally Wood. Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Foreword by Kevin Feige. Earth's Mightiest Heroes Introduction by Kurt Busiek.

By early 1963 the foundations of the Marvel Age had been laid. Marvel editor in chief Stan Lee realized something was missing, so Lee and artist Jack Kirby assembled Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Thor, and the Hulk to create the Avengers.

If the Fantastic Four were family, then the Avengers were the co-workers you didn't choose. Not everyone got along-the Hulk fought with everyone-but working together they could defeat the baddest of Marvel's bad guys, like Loki, Kang the Conqueror, the Masters of Evil, and Immortus. Relive the classic early adventures of Avengers Nos. 1-20 in an XXL-sized edition that's bigger than the Hulk's fist, weightier than Thor's hammer, and with more extras than Iron Man's armor.

TASCHEN has attempted to create an ideal representation of these books as they were produced at the time of publication. The most pristine pedigreed comics have been cracked open and photographed for reproduction in close collaboration with Marvel and the Certified Guaranty Company. Each page has been photographed as printed more than half a century ago, then digitally remastered using modern retouching techniques.

Accompanying the stories are an original foreword by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and an in-depth history by the Eisner Award-winning writer Kurt Busiek that's illustrated with original art, little-seen photographs, and rare documents.

Hardcover (with Box), 11-in. x 15-in., 640 pages, full color. All Ages

NOTE: Limited to 5,000 copies.

Cover price $200.00.

Book Only - XXL Edition - 11-in. x 15-in.

Book Only

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1-20.

Written by Stan Lee, Larry Ivie [as Paul Laiken], and Larry Lieber. Art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Dick Ayers, Paul Reinman, George Roussos, Chic Stone, Vince Colletta, Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo), and Wally Wood. Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Foreword by Kevin Feige. Earth's Mightiest Heroes Introduction by Kurt Busiek.

By early 1963 the foundations of the Marvel Age had been laid. Marvel editor in chief Stan Lee realized something was missing, so Lee and artist Jack Kirby assembled Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Thor, and the Hulk to create the Avengers.

If the Fantastic Four were family, then the Avengers were the co-workers you didn't choose. Not everyone got along-the Hulk fought with everyone-but working together they could defeat the baddest of Marvel's bad guys, like Loki, Kang the Conqueror, the Masters of Evil, and Immortus. Relive the classic early adventures of Avengers Nos. 1-20 in an XXL-sized edition that's bigger than the Hulk's fist, weightier than Thor's hammer, and with more extras than Iron Man's armor.

TASCHEN has attempted to create an ideal representation of these books as they were produced at the time of publication. The most pristine pedigreed comics have been cracked open and photographed for reproduction in close collaboration with Marvel and the Certified Guaranty Company. Each page has been photographed as printed more than half a century ago, then digitally remastered using modern retouching techniques.

Accompanying the stories are an original foreword by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and an in-depth history by the Eisner Award-winning writer Kurt Busiek that's illustrated with original art, little-seen photographs, and rare documents.

Hardcover, 11-in. x 15-in., 640 pages, full color. All Ages

NOTE: Limited to 5,000 copies.

Cover price $200.00.

Includes Box and Book - Limited to 5,000 copies - XXL Edition - 11-in. x 15-in.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1963-1966!" Collects The Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #1-21. Written by Stan Lee and Roy Thomas. Art by Jack Kirby, Werner Roth (as Jay Gavin), Paul Reinman, Chic Stone, Vince Colletta, Joe Sinnott, and Dick Ayers. Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. Foreword by Chris Claremon. Essay by Fabian Nicieza. When Martin Goodman asked Stan Lee to deliver another new team book for his line of comics, he had no idea he'd be getting something like The X-Men. What they started out as was a charming, ragtag team of misfits, devised by Lee and Kirby to be mutants-youngsters born with "X-tra" powers thrust upon them not by accidentally crossing paths with cosmic rays or a nuclear blast, but by the fate of birth, led by a no-nonsense professor who trained them to become heroes that could protect the world from menaces, mutant and otherwise. The first years of storytelling laid the foundation for much of what has put the X-Men at the crossroads of comics and popular culture: Hounded by a public that fears and misunderstands them, mutantkind find themselves at the heart of their own civil rights struggle; Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast, and Iceman found safety amongst themselves despite the challenges that set them apart from others in society; and Professor Xavier lined up against his ideological foe, Magneto, who had assembled a Brotherhood of Evil Mutants to take the fight directly to humankind. Close in size to the original artworks, this XXL-sized edition features the first 21 stories of our favorite oddball super heroes from 1963-1966. In addition to these seminal tales are an original foreword by modern X-Men mastermind Chris Claremont, reliving the heyday of Lee and Kirby's foundational years, and an in-depth essay by X-Men writer Fabian Nicieza alongside original art, photographs, and memorabilia from the early years of X. Hardcover (with Box), 11-in. x 15-in., 640 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: Limited to 5,000 copies. Cover price $200.00.

Book Only - Limited to 5,000 copies - XXL Edition - 11-in. x 15-in.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "1963-1966!" Collects The Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #1-21. Written by Stan Lee and Roy Thomas. Art by Jack Kirby, Werner Roth (as Jay Gavin), Paul Reinman, Chic Stone, Vince Colletta, Joe Sinnott, and Dick Ayers. Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. Foreword by Chris Claremon. Essay by Fabian Nicieza. When Martin Goodman asked Stan Lee to deliver another new team book for his line of comics, he had no idea he'd be getting something like The X-Men. What they started out as was a charming, ragtag team of misfits, devised by Lee and Kirby to be mutants-youngsters born with "X-tra" powers thrust upon them not by accidentally crossing paths with cosmic rays or a nuclear blast, but by the fate of birth, led by a no-nonsense professor who trained them to become heroes that could protect the world from menaces, mutant and otherwise. The first years of storytelling laid the foundation for much of what has put the X-Men at the crossroads of comics and popular culture: Hounded by a public that fears and misunderstands them, mutantkind find themselves at the heart of their own civil rights struggle; Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast, and Iceman found safety amongst themselves despite the challenges that set them apart from others in society; and Professor Xavier lined up against his ideological foe, Magneto, who had assembled a Brotherhood of Evil Mutants to take the fight directly to humankind. Close in size to the original artworks, this XXL-sized edition features the first 21 stories of our favorite oddball super heroes from 1963-1966. In addition to these seminal tales are an original foreword by modern X-Men mastermind Chris Claremont, reliving the heyday of Lee and Kirby's foundational years, and an in-depth essay by X-Men writer Fabian Nicieza alongside original art, photographs, and memorabilia from the early years of X. Hardcover (with Box), 11-in. x 15-in., 640 pages, full color. All Ages NOTE: Limited to 5,000 copies. Cover price $200.00.

1st printing. Introduction by Tom Brevoort. Experience a fresh take on the Marvel Universe with this collection of stunning illustrations from over twenty exceptional Japanese artists, including Yasuhiro Nightow, Akira Himekawa, Peach Momoko, Yusuke Murata, and Yoshitaka Amano. Marvel Comics: A Manga Tribute explores Marvel's rich and enduring legacy as a pop-culture phenomenon by paying homage to its most iconic characters and beloved stories. The book features a range of unique artwork, collected for the first time, celebrating characters from across the multiverse. A must-have for fans of Marvel Comics and Japanese art alike! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover art by Walt Simonson. Save the Tiger Part 1: The Good Guy starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 1 starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 1: Ripples starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. Fear Itself starring Silver Surfer, script and art by Al Milgrom. This story was reprinted in Marvel Milestones: Wolverine, X-Men, Tuk the Cave Boy (2005). 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Activity book. Cross word, word find and fold out poster. B&W.

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.

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

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

Spanish Hardcover. First Printing. Tomo 1 - Los 4 Fantasticos Genesis. Story by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber. Art by Jack Kirby, Larry Lieber, George Tuska, Sol Brodsky, Joe Sinnot, Dick Ayers, Steve Ditko, George Roussos, Paul Reinman, and Chic Stone. Cover by Jack Kirby. Collects Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #1-21, Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual #1, and Tales of Suspense (1959) #48-58. Hardcover. 7" X 10 1/2". 648 pages. Full Color. Spanish Language.

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1st printing.

By Melanie Scott and Stephen Wiacek.

Foreword by Joe Quesada. Panelists: Sana Amanat, Tom Brevoort, Dan Buckley, C.B. Cebulski, Peter David, Al Ewing, Wil Moss, Ryan Penagos, Bill Rosemann, Melanie Scott, Kelly Thompson, Mark Waid, Jordan D. White, Stephen "Win" Wiacek and Chip Zdarsky.

Which comic books have helped define Marvel Comics and make them the pop-culture phenomenon they are today? Find out in the pages of Marvel Greatest Comics.

From the trailblazing original Human Torch and his aquatic adversary Namor, the Sub-Mariner in 1939 to the game-changing 1960s super-hero icons such as Spider-Man and the Avengers, to smart modern makeovers like Guardians of the Galaxy and Squirrel Girl, Marvel has set the pace. This book's specially curated and expertly appraised selection is a stunningly illustrated and compelling history of Marvel Comics and its legacy through the comics that made the company great.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

2nd and later printings.

By Melanie Scott and Stephen Wiacek.

Foreword by Joe Quesada. Panelists: Sana Amanat, Tom Brevoort, Dan Buckley, C.B. Cebulski, Peter David, Al Ewing, Wil Moss, Ryan Penagos, Bill Rosemann, Melanie Scott, Kelly Thompson, Mark Waid, Jordan D. White, Stephen "Win" Wiacek and Chip Zdarsky.

Which comic books have helped define Marvel Comics and make them the pop-culture phenomenon they are today? Find out in the pages of Marvel Greatest Comics.

From the trailblazing original Human Torch and his aquatic adversary Namor, the Sub-Mariner in 1939 to the game-changing 1960s super-hero icons such as Spider-Man and the Avengers, to smart modern makeovers like Guardians of the Galaxy and Squirrel Girl, Marvel has set the pace. This book's specially curated and expertly appraised selection is a stunningly illustrated and compelling history of Marvel Comics and its legacy through the comics that made the company great.

Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $35.00.

1st Printing. Limited Edition Hardcover Limited to 700. A facsimile of the 1947 edition, this limited edition is bound in a silver embossed, dark blue leather cover and comes with a print run limitation card. Written by Stan Lee and drawn by Ken Bald. Drawing on examples from artists like Syd Shores, Morris Weiss, & Basil Wolverton...and classic characters like The Blonde Phantom, Captain America, & Millie the Model..., Stan Lee enthusiastically peels back the curtain on a before-to hidden world, sharing behind-the-scenes secrets on: how a comic publishing house functions, how artists and writers work together, how to recognize an artist's style, how lettering is done, etc,...in short, everything a person needs to know about how a comic book is born! Hardcover, 5 3/4-in. x 8 3/4-in., b&w, 100 pages.

1st printing. By Alex Segura. Create your own Marvel-style comic book with this practical guide featuring expert insights from Marvel's top writers, artists, and editors. What is it that makes a Marvel comic book so special? How can you recreate that Marvel magic to hook—and hold—a reader from the very first page? Marvel's Mastering the Art of Comics guides you through every step in the process of creating a Marvel-quality comic book: Crafting the perfect pitch. Creating compelling characters and origin stories. Maximizing a scene visually. Designing a Marvel-style cover that screams "pick me up to find out what happens!" Telling a story across panels, pages, and issues. And so much more, including all the technical nuts and bolts of working with a team to execute your vision. With captivating scenes from X-Men, Daredevil, The Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, and more, alongside rich insights, quotes, and Q&As from nearly twenty of the most storied Marvel creators, this step-by-step guide analyzes character, story, cover, and panel samples to explore the anatomy of a Marvel comic book, teaching you everything you need to know to create one of your own. This guide is a Marvel-comics-making master class for the creator who is ready to move beyond basic theory to learn how to bring the page—and their career—to life. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 256 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

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3rd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1-10.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Dick Ayers, Paul Reinman, George Roussos, Chic Stone, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers.

Earth's Mightiest Heroes - The Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp - unite! Re-presenting the formation of the Avengers, the revival of Captain America, plus appearances by the Sub-Mariner, Kang the Conqueror, Immortus, Wonder Man, and The Masters of Evil.

Hardcover, 248 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $49.99.

3rd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #110-111 and 114-141 and Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual #2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Master of the Mystic Arts, a sorcerer supreme, a white knight who wields black magic against blacker villains. Doctor Strange is mankind's only hope against the dark otherworldly forces that conspire to steal the life of the conscious world - forces such as Baron Mordo, the Dread Dormammu, Nightmare, Aggamon, The House of Shadows, Loki, the Mindless Ones, and more. Hardcover, 336 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

ORIGINS | ALLIES | VILLAINS | STORIES

1st printing.

Introduction by Fabio Licari.

Celebrate over 60 spectacular years of Spider-Man in this deluxe collector's edition!

From behind the scenes insight into his creation to an in-depth exploration of his greatest adventures and deadliest foes, this will be an essential addition to the bookshelves of the wallcrawler's millions of fans!

Making his debut in the pages of Amazing Fantasy #15 sixty years ago, Spider-Man has proved to be one of the best-loved and most enduring comic book characters of all time.

This deluxe volume explores the wall-crawler's greatest adventures, his most loyal allies, and his deadliest battles against a rogues' gallery of the most iconic villains ever created, including Doctor Octopus, Venom, and the Green Goblin.

With profiles of his visionary creators, including Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, John Romita, Sr., and Todd McFarlane, along with vintage artwork from the Marvel vaults, this is the ultimate celebration of a character that has become a pop culture legend!

Hardcover, 112 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

1st printing.

The ultimate guide to the first season of the Disney+ series, this deluxe edition includes interviews with the cast and crew, including the God of Mischief himself, Tom Hiddleston. Lavishly illustrated with rarely seen photos and art, unravel the mysteries of the show ahead of the start of season two!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

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1st printing.

Includes exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of the brand-new Marvel Studios Disney+ series.

Go behind the scenes of the acclaimed series with stars Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan and explore the story with stunning images and concept art.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

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FOC Variant

1st printing.

Includes exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of the brand-new Marvel Studios Disney+ series.

Go behind the scenes of the acclaimed series with stars Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan and explore the story with stunning images and concept art.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

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Previews Exclusive Variant

1st printing.

Includes exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of the brand-new Marvel Studios Disney+ series.

Go behind the scenes of the acclaimed series with stars Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan and explore the story with stunning images and concept art.

Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.99.

1st printing.

As Marvel Studios marks its 10th birthday, we celebrate its remarkable rise in this anniversary special! Discover how we went from a Samuel L Jackson cameo in 2008's Iron Man, to a fully-fledged world of living legends that have taken the box office by storm! With hidden secrets, stunning imagery, and behind-the-scenes insight from the people who kicked off the modern phenomenon of the "Cinematic Universe".

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $24.99.

2nd and later printings.

As Marvel Studios marks its 10th birthday, we celebrate its remarkable rise in this anniversary special! Discover how we went from a Samuel L Jackson cameo in 2008's Iron Man, to a fully-fledged world of living legends that have taken the box office by storm! With hidden secrets, stunning imagery, and behind-the-scenes insight from the people who kicked off the modern phenomenon of the "Cinematic Universe".

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $26.99.

1st printing. A beautifully curated visual journey through Marvel Comics, this gorgeous book explores the essential role of color in graphic storytelling, from subtle mood shifts to bold, iconic moments. Experience Marvels dynamic storytelling in an eye-opening spectrum of color with this gallery of comics covers, pages, and panels. Featuring more than 300 images from across Marvel Comics history, this book carefully and boldly assembles moments in which color accentuates a story beat, conveys emotion, draws the viewer into a moment, guides the eye, and more. Sequenced from white through the full rainbow spectrum to black, the collection offers a unique visual celebration of how Marvel colorists use color—both individually and in combination—to shape meaning and mood. Whether its the play of a costume hue, a subtle or sudden shift in environment, a burst of power, or a hint of menace, each selection makes clear the power of color in every Marvel Comics story. Fans, artists, and graphic novel enthusiasts will gain a fresh perspective on comics through this insightful exploration of color as a fundamental element of storytelling. Introduction by Douglas Wolk (All of the Marvels). Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 316 pages, full color. Cover price $35.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

Add to cart Near Mint $6.00

1st Printing. Interviews by Andrew Sumner. Featuring scripts by Al Ewing, Jonathan Hickman, Mark Millar, and Mark Waid. Discover the craft of writing comics the Marvel way, with scripts and commentary from top writers and editors. The Marvel Script To Page series is an official behind-the-scenes look at the craft of writing comic books, featuring exclusive scripts and commentary from top Marvel creators and editors. The Avengers are the Earths mightiest heroes, and one of the most famous superhero teams in comics history Meet Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow and many, many more iconic characters in selected scripts from a range of contemporary comics creators, with exclusive editorial commentary! Softcover, 272 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations) Cover price $22.95.

Australian Reprint. Reprints stories from "Tales to Astonish", "Hulk", "Strange Tales", "Tales of Suspense", and "Journey into Mystery". "The Challenge of Comrade X" - Story by Stan Lee, Art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; "Trapped by the Protector" - Story by Stan Lee, Art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; "Banished to Outer Space" - Story by Stan Lee, Art by Jack Kirby; "Iron Man vs Gargantus" - Story by Stan Lee and Robert Bernstein, Art by Jack Kirby and Don Heck; "Tales of Asgard - Home of the Mighty Norse Gods" - Story by Stan Lee, Art by Jack Kirby; "Doctor Strange Master of Black Magic" - Story by Stan Lee, Art by Steve Ditko. "Tales of the Watcher- Saga of the Sneepers" - Story by Stan Lee, Art by Larry Lieber. 68 pages, B&W.

1st printing.

Discover the craft of writing comics the Marvel way, with scripts from a range of contemporary comics creators, and commentary from Marvel editors.

Featuring Scripts by Saladin Ahmed, Nnedi Okorafor, Dan Slott, Zeb Well, and Chip Zdarsky.

Softcover, 352 pages, B&W.

Cover price $22.95.

1st printing. Written by John Morrow and Jon B. Cooke. Art and cover by Jack Kirby. In the tradition of his past books Kirby & Lee: Stuf Said and Old Gods & New, Jack Kirby Collector #98 explores the Kings final act in comics and animation, in this first-ever overview of that largely undocumented era by editor John Morrow. Marvelmation examines the climax of Kirbys storied life and career, from his return to Marvel Comics in 1976, through his lengthy stint in 1980s animation, up to his passing in 1994. This double-size book examines the the highs and lows of his 1970s Marvel output (Captain America, Black Panther, Machine Man, Eternals, 2001, and Devil Dinosaur), digging deep into the whys and wherefores of those creations. Jon B. Cooke delves into the Marvel inter-office politics that threatened to squelch Kirbys creativity, and led him to abandon mainstream comics to produce Captain Victory and Silver Star for Pacific Comics, thumb his nose at Marvel with Destroyer Duck, and make a triumphant return to DC Comics in 1984 with SUPER POWERS and THE HUNGER DOGS. Jim Shooter gives his take on Marvels side of the Kirby original art battle in a never-published interview, while unseen correspondence sheds new light on that painful episode in Jacks life. Plus theres extensive coverage of Jacks animation career, from the 1978 Depatie-Freleng New Fantastic Four cartoon, to Thundarr the Barbarian and other Ruby-Spears projects, including a host of shows you never knew Kirby was involved with. Finally, it focuses on his years of retirement, sharing memories from fans, family, and friends who give us a better understanding of how he viewed his legacy, and the resolution of numerous unused concepts he left behind at Topps Comics and elsewhere. It includes extensive art galleries of both comics pencil art and animation concepts, and heartwarming photos that provide a proper farewell to the King of Comics! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $27.95.

Issue #1 - June(?) 1946. Assume reprints partial contents of Mary Marvel Comics #1. Canadian edition published by Anglo-American Publishing Company. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $16.00 View scans 2 3/4" Spine split form top. Tearing to back cover. Cover coming loose from top staple.

Canadian edition with $.95 cover price - Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.95.

Canadian Price Variant. Story, Art, and Cover by Trina Robbins. Misty wants to win the Ms. Heaventeen Talent Contest. But so does Misty's rival Darlene. And that leads to a showdown between the two girls in a book length story in three parts, A Day to Forget, A Night to Remember, and Forever After. Issue also has fashion pinup pages with Misty and other characters. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - Comic book version of the animated TV series about the Muppet Babies – Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Scooter, Skeeter, Rowlf, Animal and all of the extraordinary friends who pop into their lives. In this issue, it's a dark and stormy night and when a mysterious door magically appears in the Muppet Babies' nursery, they can't resist going through the door which leads them all into a haunted castle. They find all sorts of spooky and scary things in the castle and have to figure out how to get back to the nursery in "The Haunted Nursery" and "Say the Magic Word." Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Comic book version of the animated TV series about the Muppet Babies – Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Scooter, Skeeter, Rowlf, Animal and all of the extraordinary friends who pop into their lives. In this issue, it's a dark and stormy night and when a mysterious door magically appears in the Muppet Babies' nursery, they can't resist going through the door which leads them all into a haunted castle. They find all sorts of spooky and scary things in the castle and have to figure out how to get back to the nursery in "The Haunted Nursery" and "Say the Magic Word." Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. Cover price $0.65.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - Comic adaptation of the 1984 Muppets movie. In this issue, the Muppets have a hit play and everyone thinks they should take their show Manhattan Melodies to Broadway. But Kermit and company discover that it isn't easy to put a show on Broadway. Script by Stan Kay and art by Dean Yeagle & Jacquiline Roettcher. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Spider-Man Cover - 1st printing.

Cover by John Romita Jr and Al Milgrom.

The book is broken down into sections on coloring, inking, lettering, scripting, pencilling, and plotting. Plenty of examples in blue line for inking, coloring, etc. It is printed on very heavy paper just like the real artists use. This is an informative look at what goes into the making of a comic book and a nice collectible to boot.

Softcover, 11-in. x 17-in., 32 pages, PC/PB&W.

Note: A couple of pages got switched around in production and each book had a nice apology letter slipped into the book explaining the error. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing. Collects the 1-Shots Origins of Marvel Comics (2010), Origins of Marvel Comics: X-Men (2010 Marvel), Heroic Age: Heroes (2010 Marvel), Heroic Age: Villains (2010 Marvel) and Heroic Age: X-Men (2010). Written by FRED VAN LENTE, JEFF PARKER, JIM MCCANN, CHRIS YOST, MIKE CAREY, and PETER DAVID. Art by JOHN ROMITA JR., LEINIL FRANCIS YU, ALAN DAVIS, GREG LAND, MARK BROOKS, NICK BRADSHAW, and JILL THOMPSON. Cover by CHRIS STEVENS. An all-star lineup of creators brings you the origins of Marvel's greatest heroes! Short, accessible origin stories you'll want to cut out and tape up on your wall! From the Avengers to the X-Men! From Iron Man, Thor, the Fantastic Four and Spider-Man to Hulk, Deadpool, Black Widow and the Punisher! Cyclops! Wolverine! Magneto! They're all here! Plus: In the aftermath of SIEGE, Steve Rogers assesses the state of Earth's heroes, villains and mutants in almost 200 pages of character files! Softcover, 272 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $50.00 or Best Offer View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Add to cart FN- 5.5 $40.00 or Best Offer View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - J. Jonah Jackal, Chief editor of the Daily Beagle, Peter Porker, ace photographer, and three junior news trainees head off to investigate the St. Croix Trapezoid. However, their flight runs afoul and they crash land on the island home of the most nefarious super-villain of all...Ducktor Doom. Can the Spectacular Spider-Ham defeat the greatest enemy of the Fantastic Furs, save his friends and boss, get the front-page picture, and still keep his secret identity a secret? Brought to you in the hilarious tradition of the Looney Tunes, here comes the Spectacular Spider-Ham. Story by Steve Skeates. Art by Mark Armstrong and Joe Albelo. 32 pages, FC. All Ages Cover price $0.75.