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Marvel's Captain America: The Illustrated History

The Making of the Star-Spangled Avenger
Brief Description
Experience the complete comic book history of the iconic super hero, Captain America, with this comprehensive visual guide including full-colour illustrations, concept art, and more! Featuring interviews with key artists and writers essential to the creation and evolution of the Star-Spangled Avenger! Chronicling eight decades of... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Marvel's Captain America: The Illustrated History

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Experience the complete comic book history of the iconic super hero, Captain America, with this comprehensive visual guide including full-colour illustrations, concept art, and more! Featuring interviews with key artists and writers essential to the creation and evolution of the Star-Spangled Avenger!

Chronicling eight decades of the art of the Sentinel of Liberty, Marvel's Captain America: The Illustrated History dives into the creation of the character in 1940 and his journey to becoming one of the most popular and recognisable Marvel characters of all time.

Alongside exclusive interviews with the artists and minds that brought the character to life, the book is filled with stunning imagery and behind-the-scenes illustrations. Featuring iconic cover art and full-colour panels, this is the complete exploration of the quintessential American super heroβ€”from Steve Rogers to Sam Wilson, and a celebration of heroes Cap inspired like Captain Carter and Iron Patriot. Marvel's Captain America: The Illustrated History is the perfect addition to any comic lover's collection.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798886638172

Publisher: Insight Editions

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 August 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Insight Editions

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 739g

Pages: 184

About the Author

Alan Cowsill has worked as a writer and editor for Marvel UK/Panini and Eaglemoss.Β He created the award-winningΒ Classic Marvel Figurine CollectionΒ andΒ DC Super Hero CollectionΒ for Eaglemoss Publications. His books includeΒ DC Comics: A Year by Year Visual Chronicle,Β The Spider-Man Chronicle,Β Marvel Avengers Character Encyclopedia,Β The Way of the Warrior,Β Colin the Goblin,Β Punch Drunk Kisses,Β Zombie 18Β and the award-winning graphic novelΒ World War OneΒ (Campfire). He was also one of the writers ofΒ Revolutionary WarΒ (Marvel).

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