Ultimate Marvel
Bray, Adam2017
Book
Total copies: 1
The definitive in-world guide to the Marvel Comics Universe, 'Ultimate Marvel' features, in chronological order, every significant Marvel Comics character, location, vehicle, and weapon in the company's illustrious history. Every significant Marvel Comics character, location, weapon, gadget, and vehicle: one ultimate encyclopedia.Packed full of incredible facts and stunning images, this authoritative encyclopedia contains more than 650 entries and features a foreword by the legendary comic book writer Roy Thomas.All of Marvel's iconic super heroes and villains are here, from Captain Marvel to Corvus Glaive and Iron Man to Gwenpool. Amazing vehicles are examined, such as the Avengers' Quinjets and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Helicarriers. Magical artifacts, including Thor's hammer Mjolnir, are analysed and extraordinary locations, such as Wakanda and Asgard, are explored. Advanced technology is explained, including Iron Man's incredible armor, and key events in the Marvel Comics universe are richly unpacked.Presented in a stunning slipcase with original cover artwork by esteemed artist Adi Granov, Ultimate Marvel is the perfect gift for Marvel Comics fans. It is an ideal go-to resource for enthusiasts who wish to brush up on their Marvel knowledge, and for a new generation of fans eager to start delving into the world of Marvel comics.c 2017 MARVEL
Main title:
Ultimate Marvel / written by Adam Bray, Lorraine Cink, Melanie Scott, Stephen Wiacek ; foreword by Roy Thomas.
Author:
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Imprint:
London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2017.
Collation:
319 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 31 cm + 2 prints
Notes:
In slip case 32 x 27 cm.Includes index.
Contents:
1: Foreword by Roy Thomas2: A Marvel Comics Events Timeline3: Super Heroes and Villains: Golden Age1: Captain America2: Clash of the Marvels4: Atlas Age1: Roll Call5: Marvel Age1: Fantastic Four2: Hulk3: Spider-Man4: Spider-Man's Destiny5: Thor6: Iron Man7: Doctor Strange8: The Avengers9: Cap Joins the Avengers10: X-Men11: Scarlet Witch12: Daredevil13: Black Widow14: The Evil of Ultron15: Roll Call6: Bronze Age1: Incredible Journey2: Wolverine3: Doom Victorious!4: Roll Call7: Modern Age1: Two Against Carnage2: Roll Call8: Heroic Age1: A Civil War2: When Worlds Collide.3: Roll Call9: Vehicles1: S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier2: Blackbird3: Hell on Wheels10: Weapons and Technology1: Stark Industries2: Iron Man's Armor3: Shield of Liberty11: Cosmic Powers1: Pyrrhic Victory12: Magical Artifacts1: Goddess of Thunder13: Planets and Realms1: Kree Genocide14: Countries and Places1: Xavier's School/Jean Grey School2: Avengers Mansion3: Atlantis Destroyed!15: Index16: Acknowledgments
ISBN:
9780241288122 (hbk)
Dewey class:
741.5973
Language:
English
Subject:
Marvel Comics Group -- Juvenile literatureComic strip characters -- United States -- Juvenile literatureNon-Fiction 9+ArtChildren's / Teenage: general interestComic book & cartoon artEuropean comic books: general, classic, all agesAmerican / British style comic books & graphic novelsInterest age: from c 10 yearsGraphic novel / Comic book: super-heroes & super-villainsPainting & art manuals
BRN:
355020