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Title:
Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World’s Greatest Comics
Genre:
Comic
Popular Culture
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Series:
Marvel Comics
Binding:
Hardcover
Type of Book:
Non-Fiction
Number of Pages:
287
Number of Chapters:
7
Date Added:
2018-06-26 18:29:58
Synopsis:
The Marvel story coming at ya!!
Marvel Comics — full of cosmic battles and complex psychology — are the best selling-comics in America today. For generations, Marvel‘s moody heroes have captured the imagination of readers with their daring feats and iconoclastic wit. Relive the Marvel magic in this lively history of the company and its heroes — both imaginary and real:
• Fascinating behind the scenes anecdotes from the creators.
• Character profiles of the 17 most popular super heroes.
• Photo portfolio on how comics are created.
• Special features on Marvel collectible memorabilia.
• Reprints of four classic Marvel stories — one never published in comic book format.
• 700 color illustrations.
As they say at mighty Marvel, read on…
“Perfect for fans and collectors“ — “Newsday“
“Destined to be carted off to all corners of the house“ — “People“
“Trauma and anguish“ — “Washington Post“
“Hard to put down“ — “In These Times“
“Simply marvelous“ — “Atlanta Journal-Constitution“
“Hours of entertainment“ — “Americana“
“Compulsively readable“ — “Baltimore Sun”
It’s action all the way!
For over fifty years, Marvel Comics has been a leading publisher of comic books — that distinctly American art form. As the most innovative and successful comic book publisher today, Marvel entertains millions of readers and significantly influences the entire spectrum of popular culture.
Here is the fascinating story of Marvel, beginning with the invention of the comic book and tracing its development to the present day. Marvel discovered a formula for success in 1939 with the introduction of two offbeat super heroes, The Sub-Mariner and The Human Torch. Captain America, introduced nine months before Pearl Harbor, came out swinging at Hitler, and immediately became one of the best-selling comic book characters of all time.
Marvel revolutionized comic books in the 1960s with its restyled heroes — complex, troubled figures adrift in the chaotic modern world. Daredevil, The Incredible Hulk, The Fantastic Four, The X-Men — all commanded the fierce loyalty of a new generation of fans. The most famous of all is Spider-Man, who, says author Les Daniels, “became the epitome of the radical innovations that characterized The Marvel Age… neurotic, compulsive and profoundly skeptical about the whole idea of becoming a costumed savior.“
Throughout this tail of super heroes, the reader encounters the true heroes of Marvel: The creative individuals who make the comics. Here are artists highly skilled at depicting mayhem and chaos with clarity and precision, and writers who unerringly touched the popular unconscious.
In revealing interviews, dozens of top talents, from old master Stan Lee to hot new writer-artist Todd McFarlane, discuss the innovative techniques that make Marvel marvelous.
Daniels tells their story with wit and grace in a book that is profusely illustrated with 700 examples of cover art, story art, working sketches, memorabilia, and personality photographs.
Also included seventeen biographical profiles of the most popular Marvel heroes and facsimile reprints of four classic comic book stories.
Marvel Comics — full of cosmic battles and complex psychology — are the best selling-comics in America today. For generations, Marvel‘s moody heroes have captured the imagination of readers with their daring feats and iconoclastic wit. Relive the Marvel magic in this lively history of the company and its heroes — both imaginary and real:
• Fascinating behind the scenes anecdotes from the creators.
• Character profiles of the 17 most popular super heroes.
• Photo portfolio on how comics are created.
• Special features on Marvel collectible memorabilia.
• Reprints of four classic Marvel stories — one never published in comic book format.
• 700 color illustrations.
As they say at mighty Marvel, read on…
“Perfect for fans and collectors“ — “Newsday“
“Destined to be carted off to all corners of the house“ — “People“
“Trauma and anguish“ — “Washington Post“
“Hard to put down“ — “In These Times“
“Simply marvelous“ — “Atlanta Journal-Constitution“
“Hours of entertainment“ — “Americana“
“Compulsively readable“ — “Baltimore Sun”
It’s action all the way!
For over fifty years, Marvel Comics has been a leading publisher of comic books — that distinctly American art form. As the most innovative and successful comic book publisher today, Marvel entertains millions of readers and significantly influences the entire spectrum of popular culture.
Here is the fascinating story of Marvel, beginning with the invention of the comic book and tracing its development to the present day. Marvel discovered a formula for success in 1939 with the introduction of two offbeat super heroes, The Sub-Mariner and The Human Torch. Captain America, introduced nine months before Pearl Harbor, came out swinging at Hitler, and immediately became one of the best-selling comic book characters of all time.
Marvel revolutionized comic books in the 1960s with its restyled heroes — complex, troubled figures adrift in the chaotic modern world. Daredevil, The Incredible Hulk, The Fantastic Four, The X-Men — all commanded the fierce loyalty of a new generation of fans. The most famous of all is Spider-Man, who, says author Les Daniels, “became the epitome of the radical innovations that characterized The Marvel Age… neurotic, compulsive and profoundly skeptical about the whole idea of becoming a costumed savior.“
Throughout this tail of super heroes, the reader encounters the true heroes of Marvel: The creative individuals who make the comics. Here are artists highly skilled at depicting mayhem and chaos with clarity and precision, and writers who unerringly touched the popular unconscious.
In revealing interviews, dozens of top talents, from old master Stan Lee to hot new writer-artist Todd McFarlane, discuss the innovative techniques that make Marvel marvelous.
Daniels tells their story with wit and grace in a book that is profusely illustrated with 700 examples of cover art, story art, working sketches, memorabilia, and personality photographs.
Also included seventeen biographical profiles of the most popular Marvel heroes and facsimile reprints of four classic comic book stories.
Author:
Les Daniels
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Publisher:
Abradale Press
Barcode:
9780810981461
Country:
United States
Place of Printing:
Japan
Publication Year:
1991
Copyright Year:
1991
Number of Copies:
1
Language:
English
Publisher Location:
New York
Has Dustcover:
Yes
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$5.09
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-07-15
Date Added:
2018-06-26 18:29:58
