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From the very first issue of pulp impresario Martin Goodman's Marvel Comics in 1939, the comic book creators of Marvel's Golden Age flipped the traditional fantasy script by placing the inhuman and the invincible into the real world. With the likes of the fiery android Human Torch, vengeful sea prince Sub-Mariner, and pip-squeak-turned-paragon Captain America, Marvel created a mythological universe grounded in a world that readers recognize as close to their own, brimming with humor and heartache. In the early 1960s, this audacious approach launched the creation of heroes who have since become household names-Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Avengers, Thor, the X-Men-the list goes on. Fans still celebrate it as the Marvel Age of comics, an era populated by a pantheon of bickering heroes, misunderstood monsters, and noble villains.In celebration of Marvel's 75th anniversary, TASCHEN presents a magnum opus of the most influential comic book publisher today, with an inside look not only at its celebrated characters, but also at the bullpen of architects whose names are almost as familiar as the protagonists they brought to life-Stan the Man Lee, Jack King Kirby, along with a roster of greats like Steve Ditko, John Romita, John Buscema, Marie Severin, and countless others. With essays by comics historian and former Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas, this book delves into the heart of thousands of costumed characters who continue to fight the good fight in comics, movies, and toy aisles of the world. The XL-format book includes: * More than 700 pages of near 2,000 images including vintage comic books, one-of-a-kind original art, behind-the-scenes photographs and film stills, as well as rare toys and collectibles * A four-foot accordion-fold timeline * Biographies of more than 300 artists, writers, editors, and famous fans who helped shape Marvel's historyClick here to download the index (c) MARVELProduct Identifiers
PublisherTaschen Gmbh
ISBN-139783836548458
eBay Product ID (ePID)209411532
Product Key Features
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
Dimensions
Item Height395mm
Item Width290mm
Item Weight7600g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorRoy Thomas
Book Title75 Years of Marvel. from the Golden Age to the Silver Screen
AuthorRoy Thomas
EditorJosh Baker
Country/Region of ManufactureGermany
Number of Pages712 Pages
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- 14 Mar, 2017
EPIC book. Expensive but worth it.
Typical quality publication from Taschen, as you'd expect. Super large book for a sizable coffee table. A real collectors item, even if you are not a comic book geek. Amazing buy!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 12 Apr, 2017
75 Years of Marvel
This is HUGE book! The content follows the earliest comics created by the originators of the Marvel format. It is fascinating seeing the various ideas and characters being thought up and developed, and then the introduction of the iconic Marvel characters who have survived right through until the present day. If you love comics, and love the Marvel characters, you'll love this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Aug, 2019
Make Mine Marvel like no other Marvel book can
This is an impressive tome, both in size and content. It's packed with insight and information the most ardent and devoted Marvelite is probably unaware of. The Marvel Geek's Bible.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Jun, 2025
75 year of marvel comics of silver screen
Fantastic book and well packedVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 04 Nov, 2016
Best Comic F/Sans Book Ever!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
