Marvel Greatest Comics

Name: Marvel Greatest Comics
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241410059
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100 Comics that Built a Universe

By Melanie Scott and Stephen Wiacek

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Marvel Greatest Comics by Melanie Scott and Stephen Wiacek offers an exhilarating journey through the most iconic Marvel comics. This captivating volume explores thrilling storylines, legendary characters, and influential artists, providing a must-have guide for both newcomers and lifelong fans of the Marvel universe. It's a vibrant celebration of superhero storytelling at its best.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of superheroes and vibrant artwork, as it celebrates some of the most iconic and action-packed narratives in the Marvel Universe. Filled with fascinating insights and stunning illustrations, it's perfect for both lifelong enthusiasts and newcomers eager to dive into the rich tapestry of Marvel's storied history.

Marvel Greatest Comics

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Showcases Marvel Comics' 100 most significant, groundbreaking, and influential comic books, chosen by Marvel experts with commentary from a panel of industry insiders.

Marvel Greatest Comics presents 100 Marvel comics that built a universe.

Which comic books have helped define Marvel Comics and make them the pop-culture phenomenon they are today? Find out in Marvel Greatest Comics, a compelling showcase of some of the most trailblazing and inspiring comic books ever created.

From the groundbreaking 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, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four, to smart modern makeovers in the 21st century like Guardians of the Galaxy and Squirrel Girl, Marvel have set the pace.

This book's specially curated and expertly appraised selection is a stunningly illustrated and insightful assessment of Marvel Comics and its legacy through the comics that made the company great. These are the comics that changed the face of an industry. These are Marvel's greatest comics.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241410059

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Contributors:

Foreword by Joe Quesada

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 287.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 1405g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Fiction General Fiction Graphic Novels Marvel Melanie Scott Penguin Books Stephen Wiacek

About the Author

Stephen "Win" Wiacek has worked in all areas of the comics industry for over 30 years, as a writer, artist, editor, and designer. While running his own art and design consultancy, he taught and lectured on comics creation and production, and worked as a journalist and consultant for television and film. From 1997-2007, he was chairman of the UK professional industry body, the Comics Creators Guild. Currently freelancing as a copywriter and reviewer, Win writes about comics for the Marvel Fact Files partworks, and for books such as Marvel Year By Year; The Ultimate Marvel Guide, Marvel Greatest Comics, The Black Panther Ultimate Guide and The DC Encyclopedia. He lives in Kent with his extremely patient wife Miki, and tells people what they should read on his Now Read This graphic novel review blog (www.comicsreview.co.uk/nowreadthis).