Marvel Heroes and Villains

Name: Marvel Heroes and Villains
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SKU: 9781787417045
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A journal by Nick Fury

By Ned Hartley

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Marvel Heroes and Villains by Ned Hartley delves into the expansive universe of Marvel, exploring iconic characters and the complex relationships between heroes and villains. The book offers an engaging look into the distinctive traits and backstories that make these characters captivating. It provides insights into their struggles, ambitions, and the epic battles that define their interactions.
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AN IN-WORLD GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS' MOST POWERFUL HEROES AND VILLAINS.

Meet Marvel Comics' greatest heroes and villains in this restored journal, narrated by Nick Fury.

AN IN-WORLD GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS' MOST POWERFUL HEROES AND VILLAINS.

Description

Marvel Heroes and Villains is an in-world guide to Marvel Comics' most powerful heroes and villains.

Meet Marvel Comics' greatest heroes and villains in this restored journal, narrated by Nick Fury. This comprehensive guide introduces superheroes alongside their deadliest enemies. It includes Spider-Man and the Green Goblin, Captain America and the Red Skull, Thor and Loki, Wolverine and Sabretooth— and many more!

Featuring artwork from the Marvel Comics' archives, this book is a must-have addition to any collector's shelf.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787417045

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Studio Press

Contributors:

Illustrated by Marvel Entertainment International Ltd

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 252.0mm

Height: 307.0mm

Weight: 1140g

Pages: 152

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About the Author

Ned Hartley is a writer and editor of many books for children, including Spider-Man: An Origin, Marvel Museum, The Ladybird Big Book of Dead Things, Albert Einstein: A Graphic History, Paperscapes: The Jungle Book and a small fleet of Star Wars annuals. Ned also writes Bananaman for the Beano comic every week and The Steel Commando for Monster Fun comic. He lives in London with his wife and his greatest collaboration: their two children.

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