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Marvel encyclopedia / Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, Michael Teitelbaum, Daniel Wallace, Andrew Darling, Matt Forbeck, Alan Cowsill, Adam Bray ; foreword by Chris Claremont ; with an introduction by Stan Lee.
Discover the essential facts about Marvel Comics' timeless heroes such as Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man, and villains like Thanos, Loki, and Kingpin. Keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe with this new edition of DK's best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia. Updated and expanded, this definitive Who's Who of Marvel Comics reveals vital info and secret histories of more than 1200 classic and brand new Marvel characters, and provides the lowdown on recent key events including Civil War 2, Secret Empire, and Infinity Countdown. From iconic teams such as the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy to fan favorites Black Panther, Deadpool, and Captain Marvel to rising stars Amadeus Cho, Squirrel Girl and the Exiles, every significant Marvel character is showcased with the latest comic artwork. Meticulously researched, expertly written, and stunningly illustrated, the Marvel Encyclopedia boasts newly commissioned cover art by one of Marvel's hottest up-and-coming talents. Including an introduction by Stan Lee, this unique, in-depth, and accessible encyclopedia is an indispensable guide to Marvel Comics that devoted fans and newcomers alike will return to time and again.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781465478900
- ISBN: 1465478906
- Physical Description: 447 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
- Edition: New edition, American edition.
- Publisher: New York : DK Publishing, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. "First American edition, 2006 ; reprinted 2008 ; revised 2009, 2014, 2019"--Title page verso. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Foreword / Chris Claremont -- Introduction / Stan Lee -- A : Abomination to Azazel ; The age of Ultron ; Annihilation -- B : Balder to Bullseye -- C : Cabal to Cyclops ; Civil war ; Civil war II -- D : Daken to Dusk ; Dark reign -- E : Ebony Maw to Externals -- F : Falcon to Fury ; Fear itself ; The fifty-state initiative -- G : Galactus to Guardians -- H : Haller to Hyperion -- I : Iceman to Iron Man -- J : J2 to Justice -- K : Kaine to Kurse -- L : Lady Deathstrike to Lyja -- M : M to Mystique -- N : Nth Command to Nova -- O : Occulus to Order -- P : Page to Pym -- Q : Qnax to Quicksilver -- R : Radioactive Man to Ryker -- S : Sabretooth to Synch ; Secret empire ; Secret invasion ; Secret Wars -- T : Taine to Tyrannus -- U : Uatu to Utopians -- V : Valkyrie to Vulture -- W : Walrus to Wrecking Crew ; World war Hulk -- X : X-23 to Xorn -- Y : Yancy to Young X-Men -- Z : Zabu to Zzzax ; The Multiverse. |
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| Subject: | Marvel Comics Group > Encyclopedias. Comic strip characters > United States > Encyclopedias. |
| Genre: | Encyclopedias. |
Available copies
- 1 of 2 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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| Prince Rupert Library | J 741.5973 Marv (Text) | 33294002074771 | Juvenile Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
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Profiles Marvel Comics superheroes, supervillains, and other characters, providing details on their powers and adventures. - Baker & Taylor
Provides essential facts about the expanding Marvel Universe's timeless heroes like Captain America and Spider-Man, the new adventures of iconic teams including Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy and offers secret histories of villains like Thanos and Kingpin. - Baker & Taylor
Provides essential facts about the expanding Marvel Universe's timeless heroes like Captain America and Spider-Man, the new adventures of iconic teams including Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy and offers secret histories of villains like Thanos and Kingpin. - Penguin Putnam
Discover the essential facts about Marvel Comicsâ timeless heroes such as Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man and villains like Thanos, Loki, and Kingpin.
Keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe with the new edition of DKâs best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia, featuring an introduction by Marvel Comics supremo Stan Lee. Updated and expanded, this definitive Whoâs Who of Marvel Comics reveals vital info and secret histories of more than 1200 classic and brand new Marvel characters, and provides the lowdown on recent key events including Civil War 2, Secret Empire, and Infinity Countdown.
Marvel Encyclopedia features:
- Authoritative, Marvel-approved text for more than 1,200 Marvel characters.
- Most comprehensive reference guide to Marvel Comics characters on the market, from iconic heroes and villains to a multitude of lesser-known, supporting characters
- Lavishly illustrated format will appeal to both Marvel Comics aficionados and more casual fans
- A to Z and ranked presentation of characters provides an accessible framework, which is supported with an extensive index
- Contains new entries for more than 20 characters
From iconic teams such as the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy to fan favorites Black Panther, Deadpool, and Captain Marvel to rising stars Amadeus Cho, Squirrel Girl and the Exiles, every significant Marvel character is showcased with the latest comic artwork. Meticulously researched, expertly written, and stunningly illustrated, the Marvel Encyclopedia boasts newly commissioned cover art by one of Marvelâs hottest up-and-coming talents.
This unique, in-depth, and accessible encyclopedia is an indispensable guide to Marvel Comics that devoted fans and newcomers alike will return to time and again.
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