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Marvel Fantastic Fables

Aesop's Tales Heroically Reimagined
By Robb Pearlman
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Marvel Comics’ Mightiest Heroes and Villains burst off the page in super-powered retellings of classic fables, written by New York Times bestselling author Robb Pearlman! In the spirit of Cider Mill Press’s bestselling Aesop’s Fables, Marvel Fantastic Fables transforms Aesop’s most beloved tales into all-new Marvel... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Marvel Comics’ Mightiest Heroes and Villains burst off the page in super-powered retellings of classic fables, written by New York Times bestselling author Robb Pearlman!

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Marvel Comics’ Mightiest Heroes and Villains burst off the page in super-powered retellings of classic fables, written by New York Times bestselling author Robb Pearlman!

In the spirit of Cider Mill Press’s bestselling Aesop’s Fables, Marvel Fantastic Fables transforms Aesop’s most beloved tales into all-new Marvel Comics adventures! Pop culturist Robb Pearlman weaves a web of iconic heroes, notorious villains, and timeless morals in stories that captivate readers of all ages. This beautifully designed, fun collection featuring original high-end artwork is an irresistible gift for Marvel fans, families, and collectors alike.

Meet legendary matchups that teach lessons as mighty as Mjolnir including:

  • Loki and Thor in a retelling of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”
  • Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson in a retelling of “The Kid and The Wolf”
  • The Thing and Human Torch in a retelling of “The Ant and the Grasshopper”
  • The Avengers and Ultron in a retelling of “The Bundle of Sticks”
  • And other tales featuring the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Ms. Marvel, Deadpool, Daredevil, Kingpin, Ghost-Spider, Scarlet Witch, and more!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781400346721

Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 June 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Cider Mill Press Book Publishers LLC

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nicolas Rix

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 223.0mm

Weight: 326g

Pages: 64

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