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- The Marvel Encyclopedia
- so many errors!
- It's not an encyclopedia
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The Marvel Encyclopedia
Daniel Wallace , Tom Brevoort , Andrew J. Darling , Tom DeFalco , Peter Sanderson , and Michael Teitelbaum
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ASIN: 0756623588 |
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Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best known and most popular characters ever conceived-heroes that are international household names, both as comic book stars and movie stars, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk and Wolverine. This unique, one-volume encyclopedia contains more than 1000 of Marvel's greatest, with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. The encyclopedia's range of spectacular art features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists, while the authoritative text is supplied by a team of top Marvel comic book writers. In addition, double-page features, illustrated with classic covers, trace the fascinating story of Marvel Comics through the decades. The Marvel Comics Encyclopedia is an essential book both for new fans and for those who grew up loving the excitement, heroism and humor of the Marvel Universe. Includes a foreword by Stan Lee.
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The Marvel Encyclopedia.......2007-06-11
The book is well illustrated and has exhaustive description of each character of Marvel Comic Books.
so many errors!.......2007-06-07
Like any Marvel fan I was very excited about getting my hands on this encyclopedia, only to be sorely disappointed by the amount of errors found within it's pages. Error examples include: page 46, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, an image of Nightcrawler is found under a listing for Black Tom Cassidy. Page 212 , an image of the Shiar imperial guardsman Nightside is shown under the character listing for Nightshade. Page 171 An image of the Asgardian character Lorelei is shown under the character listing for the Savage Land mutate of the same name. These are few example of the many errors throughout the book.
It's not an encyclopedia.......2007-06-06
There isn't enough information on individual characters. (There are a lot of them, and there are pictures, but the pictures take up some much space that there's none left for details.)
Almost there..........2007-05-25
I have a hard time recommending this book. There are plenty of Official Guides to the Marvel Universe out now that have more information, and are likely more accurate. Typos and mislabled pictures are frustrating for someone who knows the history well, and misleading for those that may not. That being said, it has a picture for everyone, and it is a nice book to flip through. If you are a Marvel-phile like myself, it really isn't a bad pickup. If you want to know more about the history of your favorite characters - I'd look other places instead.
Nice!Not More!.......2007-05-13
I was expecting to see beautiful drawings inside!To be honest some are very beautiful but the most are normal and some are very old!What would it take marvel to re-draw the figuers!Anyway it is a nice book to have but heavy to read in the bathroom!One can add to his/her collection of DVD as a reference.
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- Overview of the basics
- Not just for Comics
- Fond Memories
- Awesome Starter's Book
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How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way
Stan Lee , and John Buscema
Manufacturer: Fireside
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ASIN: 0671530771 |
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Stan Lee, the Mighty Man from Marvel, and John Buscema, active and adventuresome artist behind the Silver Surfer, Conan the Barbarian, the Mighty Thor and Spider-Man, have collaborated on this comics compendium: an encyclopedia of information for creating your own superhero comic strips. Using artwork from Marvel comics as primary examples, Buscema graphically illustrates the hitherto mysterious methods of comic art. Stan Lee's pithy prose gives able assistance and advice to the apprentice artist. Bursting with Buscema's magnificent illustrations and Lee's laudable word-magic, How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way belongs in the library of every kid who has ever wanted to illustrate his or her own comic strip.
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Overview of the basics.......2007-01-09
That is what this book is a great overview of the medium of comic book illustration. I have followed up with most of the suggested readings at the end and feel I have improved. It is also fun to read as Stan Lee's use of vocabulary is humerous at times. If you just wanted to know a little about how superhero comic books are put together it is great for that as well.
Not just for Comics.......2006-11-09
I am a seasoned professional graphic designer/illustrator and I sometimes give private art lessons on the side. I give every student a copy of this book, as it is kid-friendly (no nudes and lots of cool characters to keep kids interested) and gives a really solid overall explanation of universal drawing fundamentals.
This is the best book I've found for sharing the basics of drawing and design with kids and big kids. I'm about to buy another copy to give someone.
Fond Memories.......2006-10-05
It is really a pleasure to come across this book online. I bought it maybe thirty years ago, when I was a preteen, and was developing a serious interest in design. Without a doubt, much of it is dated; particularly since so much of what the book describes can be done on a computer, and quickly. However, in doing graphic design work/illustration, I have often fallen back on the basic principles communicated in the book-e.g. its cues on how to render the human body. Subsequently, I think that it's an excellent primer, and will provide you with a great foundation on how to illustrate.
Awesome Starter's Book.......2006-06-17
I received this book over 20 years ago, and I can't begin to tell you how it ignited a fire within me to draw. This is a great book for those who wish to draw superhoroes, but don't have a clue where to start. There are very few books that we remember as we age, but for me this is one of them.
whatever.......2006-03-19
Just thought worth mentioning about this book is John Buscema as an artist. The best thing about this book are his drawings. You can look at his drawings for minutes and just derive pleasure from them.
That provides for inspiration; just gawking at Buscema's illustrations makes it click. Since no-one else seems to have noticed that he 's actually a highly, highly talented artist I decided to fill that gap. I think he's drawings are much more beautiful than many other's of today are. More could be said about his style. Such as the balance and expression and the flow in the drawings are amazing. Even when simple the taste is stunning.
As far as the textual content goes, well, Stan Lee's writing style is corny and seems directed toward 5 year olds, or younger. But nevertheless he writes in sync to the adjacent illustrations and is just corny, and are not nonsensensical. It's just something about the writing style in particular that can be kind of silly (no offense).
This book, due to John Buscema having made the illustrations, is worthy of having since they alone can provide for needed inspiration. Many other areas missing such as topic depth and detailed explanations, John Buscema's drawings make up for it since you buy the book because you want to learn to draw and that begins with inspiration.
In the end, all these things, as far as learning something goes, are quite meaningless. In the end, only when you actually know what you're doing will you understand what they all actually meant. Practice is what leads to result, and inspiration is the fuel for it, and Buscema provides that. (Lee too, albeit somewhat 'corny').
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- Awesome...yet in dire need of reprint.
- Still Lovin' the Mutants !
- GREAT
- Good Find!
- Issues # 145 - 161and Annuals 3- 5
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Essential X-Men, Vol. 3 (Marvel Essentials)
Chris Claremont , and Dave Cockrum
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ASIN: 0785106618 |
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Awesome...yet in dire need of reprint........2007-02-03
These stories are amazing. Pure and simple. After I read the Dark Phoenix Saga-well, of course, no X-Men story will ever equal the depth, perception, and feeling of those nine issues, but this volume comes close enough to be hailed. From the opening arc concerning Doctor Doom and Murderworld to the spellbinding cliffhanger on the final page, it's a great thrill form beginning to end.
You get to see some X-characters that don't get a lot of steam these days like Polaris and Banshee really work it, and it's a treat to witness the short-lived (and never formally ended) romance of Scott Summers and Lee Forrester. Thier entire subplot to 150 has just the right amount of emotion and serves as a great "breather" during those early issues. Kitty Pryde fully takes her place as an X-Man, yet Dave Cockrum's art doesn't do her justice (I always felt he made her look nerdy.) For everything else, Cockrum's art excels, and it's sad to think that he recently died. The events with Magneto in issue 150 are amazing, particularly the last pages. The Storm and White Queen Saga is very unusual, and Kitty's fairytale is a joke, but the good kind of joke. Then you get the whole complicated Brood and Shi'ar saga, which is always a blast (even if it takes up a thrid of the book)and two great issues illustrated by guest pencilers that, in my opinion, are the jewels of this collection. First you get X-Men 159 guest-starring Dracula and suprisingly astounding on levels of art, stories, and personality. Then next issue is where the mutants are transported to Limbo to save Illyana Rasputin and encounter evil and dead versions of themselves and eventually rescue Colossus' sister, but at the price of her aging seven to thirteen in the moment the X-Men exit Limbo without her. And, c'mon, when it features the Starjammers, Garrok (yeah, he's back!), Dazzler, and Spider-Woman, plus Arcade's revenge, it's impossible not to love these stories.
The one bad thing about this book is that it's gotten behind the times. All the other X-Men essentials have been reprinted with new covers, a better-looking continutiy shuffle, and more content. I think they're not doing it for this one because if they do they'll have to remove the X-Men Annuals 3-4 since they were replaced in thier rightful positon in Essential X-Men #2, leaving this book with one (albiet properly placed) annual and making the book significantly thinner. Maybe they'd find a place to put Annual 6 or something, since it seemed to get lost in the transistion for Essential X-Men Vol. 4 from first printing to second printing. Ah well, the clever mind can easily deduce the chronological placement of X-Men Annual #5.
Still Lovin' the Mutants !.......2006-07-05
Bottom line definitive classic X-Men from the writer who
helped to define them in the first place, Chris Claremont.
The 'Essential' Volumes are just what the the title says.
A must if you want to get a handle on these longtime claw
slicing, mind reading, stormbrewing, metal manipulating
band of superheroes and villains.
Recommended for ages 6 - 60.
The only downside would be the black and white art,
but for the amount of material you get for the money,
it's certainly worth putting up with.
If you've enjoyed the films, and are a new fan as a result,
or if you just want to go back and relive the fun, these'Essential' titles
will leave you more than satisfied,
they'll make you hunger for more..enjoy!
GREAT.......2004-04-03
Here we have Uncanny X-Men #145-161. We have Starjammers, Dr. Doom, and all sort of goodie. I just wish it would have been in color.
Good Find!.......2003-07-08
I bought all of these to back track and read the previous things that had happened within the comic. This serves the purpose but was disapointed that they were not in color.
Issues # 145 - 161and Annuals 3- 5.......2003-05-04
This book contains X-Men issues #145 thru 161 and anuuals #3-5. Featuring Nightcrawler, Colossus, Storm, Cyclops, Wolverine and Kitty Pryde.
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Marvel Masterworks Doctor Strange 3: Master of the Mystic Arts!
Roy Thomas
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- Remarkable. Gripping. Superb story and artwork.
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- An inventive reimagining by one of the best (4.5 stars)
- A Glorious Retelling
- Neil Gaiman's MARVELous history lesson
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Marvel 1602 Volume 1 HC (Marvel Heroes)
Neil Gaiman , and Andy Kubert
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ASIN: 0785110704 |
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"1602 is a triumph. The Marvel universe hasn't been this engrossing in ages." - Entertainment Weekly Neil Gaiman's vision of the Marvel Universe in the year 1602! The year is 1602, and strange things are stirring in England. In the service of Queen Elizabeth, court magician Dr. Stephen Strange senses that the bizarre weather plaguing the skies above is not of natural origin. Her majesty's premier spy, Sir Nicholas Fury, fends off an assassination attempt on the Queen by winged warriors rumored to be in service to a mad despot named Doom. News is spreading of "witchbreed" sightings - young men bearing fantastic superhuman powers and abilities. And in the center of the rising chaos is Virginia Dare, a young girl newly arrived from the New World, guarded by a towering Indian warrior. Can Fury and his allies find a connection to these unusual happenings before the whole world ends? In Marvel 1602, award-winning writer Neil Gaiman presents a unique vision of the Marvel Universe set four hundred years in the past. Classic Marvel icons such as the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and Daredevil appear in this intriguing world of 17th- century science and sorcery, instantly familiar to readers, yet subtly different in this new time. Marvel 1602 combines classic Marvel action and adventure with the historically accurate setting of Queen Elizabeth's reign to create a unique series unlike any other published by Marvel Comics
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Remarkable. Gripping. Superb story and artwork. .......2006-10-15
Let me give you the bottom line first: buy this book.
Neil Gaiman is one of the best writers and creators I have encountered in the last 15-20 years. He is a true descendants of the old story tellers who have kept people wide-eyed, listening to wonderful stories late into the night around the tribal fire since the dawn of humanity.
In 1602 Gaiman does to the Marvel universe what - in my humble opinion - no other writer has been able to do. Taking the story 400 years into the past and placing it in the court of Queen Elizabeth (and a few other Renaissance Europe locations) gave Gaiman the freedom of interpretation and imagination to create a truly intriguing and enjoyable set of story lines. He has captured the essence of some key Marvel heroes (Nick Fury, Daredevil, Dr. Strange, Peter Parker, Xavier and the X-Men, Magneto, the Fantastic 4, Doom, Thor and more) and created alike-yet-different characters, immersed in their time and period - resulting in a very convincing story.
The story stands out on its own - you don't have to be an expert in the Marvel Universe with its myriad of characters to enjoy it. It is enough just to know who the popular Marvel heroes are. And Gaiman is wise enough to divulge the hints about the characters gradually along the stories, some more upfront, some more subtle. This results in a delightful feeling of revelation when you tell yourself - "Hey, this XXXX person is actually magneto!"
Now for the artwork - it is just superb. Totally enjoyable in and as of itself. An additional touch of grace can be found in the covers - created in the style of Renaissance engravings which perfectly convey the feeling of looking at a piece of art from Elizabeth's court.
Marvel 1602 must be on your bookshelf.
What if? .......2006-09-25
The name Neil Gaiman on a comic book sets expectations high. Although largely out of the business nowadays, instead concentrating on his novels, he is still considered one of the best comic writers in the history of the medium, and his reputation is well-deserved. Although it is not always genius, he rarely fails to deliver something great.
The concept of "Marvel:1602" is an intriguing one, and one that fits very much with Gaiman's style. Shift the Silver Age Marvel characters back to the year 1602, with Queen Elizabeth on the throne, soon to be succeeded by King James of Scotland. Elizabeth is all that stands from the religious fervor of James, and the occultists and "witchbreed" live in fear of the transition. Some of the superheroes have been given real-life counterparts, like Nick Fury replacing spymaster Sir Francis Walsingham and Dr. Strange becoming the Queen's personal mystic Doctor John Dee. Others, like the X-Men and the Fantastic Four, and just their usual selves transplanted in time.
Andy Kubert really reaches deep into his talent and developed a style that works well with Gaimen's story. Kubert is a good artist, but he usually just works in the standard superhero style, so I was impressed by his work here. It has a nice, authentic old-fashioned flair. The scratchboard covers, by Scott McKowen, are also impressive, and something I would love to see more.
However, while "Marvel: 1602" is really, really good, it's just not quite as good as it should be. Some of it is the scope, which is just too large for the number of issues available. Gaiman tries to fit in too many characters, and he doesn't have as strong a theme for all of them. When it works, it works really well. The intrigue between Fury, Strange and the re-imagined Daredevil, Dr. Doom and The Black Widow, are entirely gripping. These are characters that work really well in the historical setting. Thor, being a mythical character, also has no problem fitting in with the period. However, the more "superhero" characters like the X-Men and the Fantastic Four just don't work. In the world of succession plots and Kingdoms, a big rocky Thing and the high-flying Angel are out of place. Also, Gaiman's efforts to tie "Marvel:1602" into current Marvel comic continuity are unnecessary, and distracting to the over all story.
If he had stuck to what inspired him, and used the characters that worked in that context, instead of trying to fit in everyone, then "Marvel:1602" would have been a classic comic for the ages. Instead, it just works as a high quality comic, one that comes close to its potential but falls just short.
An inventive reimagining by one of the best (4.5 stars).......2006-09-16
Neil Gaiman, renowned for his classic series The Sandman, moves to Marvel to create one of the most interesting tales the company has had in ages. The premise of Marvel 1602 is as deceptively simple as the title suggests: the iconic characters of the Marvel universe are placed into Elizabethan England. The story involves the usual crusading associated with Marvel characters but halfway through the book the problems take on a much grander scale and the reason for the series to exist finally becomes apparent. Gaiman's reimagining of characters and Kubert's excellent art provide heroes that are decidedly familiar and yet distinctly different, a great asset when trying to mask the identities of certain heroes until given turning points in the book. The characters are all fleshed out perfectly and act exactly as they should within the different context and the references to their powers and origin stories within the framework of this book are done masterfully. The ending is also highly rewarding and ties in the events of 1602 to the rest of the Marvel universe without destroying the continuity or any of the resonance of the original story arcs. Marvel 1602 is a perfect vehicle for Neil Gaiman to jump back into the comics world and Marvel will definitely benefit from his presence.
A Glorious Retelling.......2006-08-29
When I first came across Marvel 1602, it sparked my curiosity. This is the first book of Neil Gaiman's that I have had the pleasure of reading and I see now where his reputation comes from. A fantastic read, recommended for all Marvel fans alike.
Neil Gaiman's MARVELous history lesson.......2006-08-15
1602 is a great history lesson combined with an elsewhere kind of/What if tale of Marvel Universe. In the hands of DC Comics Sandman's creator Neil Gaiman, this superheroes version of the history in the time of Elizabeth is a (dare i use the pun) real MARVEL. 1602 is both memoriable and an amazing piece of graphic literary work. And the art matches the words in scope of the text, without taking away from Gaiman's interweaving sub plots.
Most of the marvel heroes are here in names similar to their current incarnations. Matt Murdock is still blinde, Nick Fury and Dr Strange are still at odds with each other. Peter Parker is still a younger man learning what powers he has. Wolverine is her in all his spendor too.
Under Gaiman hand, this graphic tale is well done. It is what a graphic novel should be!
Bennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD
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- nice basic encyclopedia
- Final Chapter in a Unique Classic
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Essential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition, Vol. 3 (Marvel Essentials)
Mark Gruenwald , Peter Sanderson , Bob Brown , & others , John Byrne , Dave Cockrum , Bob Layton , and John Romita Jr.
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How many rooms in the X-Mansion? What makes web-shooters work? Find out as Spider-Man and the X-Men join forces to highlight the third volume of this Guide to the Greats! Featuring full profiles on Rogue, Shadowcat, Storm, the White Queen, Wolverine and more! The Scarlet Witch, the Silver Surfer and so many more in glorious color! The secrets of S.H.I.E.L.D.! The schematics of the Sentinels! The story of Subterranea and the wonders of Wakanda! Plus: details on more than a hundred alien races! Collects Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition #15-20 (3 of 3).
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nice basic encyclopedia.......2007-01-06
nice basic encyclopedia for ppl who wanna review some chracters or learn some unknowm material to them, but it is alil out of date so some recent info are missing
Final Chapter in a Unique Classic.......2006-09-27
Note: The description for this volume provided by Marvel (on Amazon and the sites of other online book-sellers) is really a description of Vol. 2, not this, the 3rd volume. Also, this series origionally came out nearly 20 years ago, so it is quite dated, but still provides more info. than any other book of its sort, and based on the recent Marvel Encyclopedias (which I loved but were NOTHING next to the level of info. put into the Hand Book series), nothing like them will ever be seen again.
Never before nor hence has there ever been such an indepth, painfully detailed source book of information for Marvel Comics (or any other company for thart matter). The majority of this, the Third and final volume in the initial Delux edition of the Marvel Handbook, tome collects the "books of the dead" in the series, meaning the info here relates mostly to those Marvel characters who were considered dead and buried for good at the time they were written. However many of them have, as Marvel is prone to do, come back to life by one means or another, since the Hand Book was written. Also included is the Appendix of Alien Races, a fair handling of the alien races in the Marvel Universe seperate from the major three (Kree, Skrull and Shiar). Around 100 alien races are discussed.
The high-lights of the books of the dead are mostly of the Marvel Sci-Fi realm, such as Capt. Marvel (Mar-Vel), Thanos and Adam Warlock and crew. Other fun entries include losts of the old western characters, the Rawhide Kid included, who has recently been "outed"; mini-profiles of the surprisingly high number of Savag Land-unique races; and an extensive entry covering the Vampires as they are/were in the Marvel Universe.
Also, it is here that the X-Men and X-Factor etc... are covered in the few ramaining pages of the last issue (non-books of the dead that is) before going into the extensive Alien Races Appendix.
This volume, and the previous two (meaning those of the DELUX editions), are simply a must-have for any fans of Marvel in general, but this volume is a necessity for specifically those following the sci-fi and X-Men families. Also, if you read and loved the Earth X series, you simply can not pass this up.
I only have two small criticism:
1. This volume is much shorter than the previous two but still costs the same.
2. Through out the whole run of the series the appendix is referenced, but nowhere in this or the previous two volumes does the appendix ever manage to reach the point of covering the teams and characters demoted to it, instead the whole of it heavily focused on "alternate realities", and lots of space was used for the rambling of the creative teams behind this stellar gem of nerdom.
Yet neither of these petty complaints take away from the volume or series as a whole.
Enjoy!
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Origins and updates of the eighties' elite in one easy installment! Trace major revisions to major characters like Archangel and Vision, the Red Skull and S.H.I.E.L.D., the Hulk and Hobgoblin, and who knows who else! Featuring the debut stats of Apocalypse, Sinister, Venom and more! Plus: Marvel's first go-round of profiles for herodom's best supporting casts! Collects Offical Handbook of the Marvel Unvierse - Update '89 #1-8.
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Marvel's late-'80s Essential Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (Deluxe Edition) was a wildly ambitious attempt to collect definitive biographical information on every single Marvel character. It's perfectly suited to Marvel's Essentials line: Since the series is intended more for reference than for reading cover to cover, the black-and-white lightweight-paper format isn't that much of a drawback, and the inexpensive price makes it affordable to collect all three 400+-page volumes. (The earlier non-Deluxe version is short enough to fit in one volume.) Volume 2 covers issues 8-14, and characters from Magus to Wolverine, with stops along the way for Man-Thing, Moon Knight, Shanna the She-Devil, Silver Surfer, Spider-Man, Ultron, and the Valkyrie among others. Yes, the information is dated, and these days you can probably find something similar on the Web somewhere, but this kind of nostalgia is exactly what the Essentials line is for. --David Horiuchi
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Full-blown infotainment marks the halfway point of the encyclopedia of the Marvelous - highlighting members of the Avengers and the X-Men, and most of the Fantastic Four! Iron Man! Luke Cage! The Punisher! The horrors of Hydra and the menace of the Maggia! Magneto, Mystique and more! Special Feature: mapping the mysteries of Marvel's Manhattan! Collects Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition #8-14.
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A Must-Have for hard-core Marvel Fans.......2006-10-03
Okay, so granted the info here is nearly 20 yrs. out of date, but it still is the paragon to which any and all comic book guides should strive to emulate. When Marvel undertook the Delux Handbook series they went didn't hold anything back. The history of even the most obscure characters is delved into with great detail, and the specs on all armor, wepons, etc... is beyond fantastic. Also, the section of each entry relating to the various powers or applications of weapons and armor and such are given great consideration; the authors do their best to give a logical and scientific explaination to each and every one of these subjects, as well as to how said individual got their powers or skills.
I can't say it enough, NO bit of info was deemed too mundane or irrelevant to leave untouched... and the scope of the material covered goes above and beyond the major players of the Marvel Universe. Granted, not EVERY SINGLE last person, place or thing is covered, but they went as far as possible to do so, and no other source book for any single form of writing in the genre has ever been as grand in scope and detail; the more recent Marvel Encyclopedias, although fun and more up-to-date are nothing like the Delux Handbook series, and only the volumes focusing on the Fantastic Four and Spiderman even come close to this land-mark achievement. Also, the wealth of artwork presented here is stunning, though not all of it is the best, the people who put this together did a great job of covering the entries at their best representations over the years.
In this, the 2nd volume (of three, though there is one that came before, the non-delux, and one that is due out that served as a late-1980s update) the latter half of all things marvel from "M" (Magus) to "W" (Wolverine) are covered.
If you happen to have any of the "prestige format" reprints of the series, it might still be worth it to you to pick up these volumes, as those books, which were reprints of the orig. series but collecting 2 issues per volume and on better quality paper, left out several entries per issue that are found in these "Essential" reprints.
There is little to nothing to say that is bad about this series, but I will give a few "constructive warnings" to those interested in buying the series.
1. The reprints, like all those in the "Essential" reprint line of Marvel Comics, are not in color and are in black and white. Personally, I prefer the black and white over the color versions, as it gives it the nostalgic feel that to me makes it all the better.
2. The appendix to the series directs the reader, many, MANY times to appendix entries that will never show, namely any and all refering to any characters, objects or teams simply do not show up, ever, in the appendix of any of the issues. It is possible this was remedied in the late-'80s update, but I never got those when they first came out so I can't say for sure. However, the appendix of alien races, seen in the 3rd volume of the Essential reprints, does not dissappoint.
3. As I said before, this series came out nearly 20 years ago, so if you are looking just for up-to-date info, this series is not for you (and due to the short-commings of the more recent Marvel Encyclopedia hard-backs you pretty much will have to rely on the internet for USEFUL current info., and on-line, its all free!)
All in all, I highly reccomend this volume and the 1st and 2nd to any and all Marvel fans. I randomly picked up and issue of this series in the '90s, and its what truly sold me on Marvel Comics when I first started out. Even then the series was about 10 yrs out of date but it was a big help in getting into Marvel regardless.
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The mythological giants of popular culture include Captain America, Silver Surfer, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, The X-Men, Spider-Man, and the Incredible Hulk. For 60 years Marvel has not only brought these larger-than-life heroes to their fans but has also created and sustained a coherent universe where all their adventures take place. In a discussion of the evolution of these superheroes, Michael Mallory draws on informative interviews with cartoonists such as Stan Lee, Joe Simon, and Roy Thomas. Illustrated with incomparable reproductions of comic art and hundreds of photographs from film and TV, this revised edition features new, original cover art by Kaare Andrews and contains updated material on the new Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, and X-Men movies.
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Very Nice Looking Collectors/Coffee Table Book.......2005-08-17
This book, while lacking a little in historical content compared to Marvel: Five Fabulous Decadess of the World's Greatest Comics, exceels in Character content on primary Marvel heros. The art work, photos, and some updated material is nice (eventhough, in the age of comic movies, it is now behgind, but that cannot be helped).
Chapters on Captian America, Spider-man, and the Fantastic Four are very nice, but it does not do justice to other marvel heros such as the second tier group like the Punisher or Daredevil.
All in all, this book functions well as a coffee table book, of which it is intended. I ama Marvel and DC fan, and find this book to be a nice collection.
An Excellent Overview of the "Marvel Age" Of Comics.......2003-03-18
I put off buying Marvel: The Characters and Their Universe because of the price. I finally decided to give in to the temptation, and WOW, am I glad I did! I had an absolute BLAST reading this book.
The book is beautifully designed; It looks, smells, and feels GREAT. It's so attractive that at times I actually hated to open it for fear of getting it dirty. The cover art by Kaare Andrews is just gorgeous. Content-wise, Author Michael Mallory does a nice job of covering the history of the Marvel Bullpen and it's major players (Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko), and the Marvel Universe and it's major characters (Captain America, The Hulk, Spider-Man, and The X-Men each get extensive chapters of their own, The Fantastic Four, The Avengers, Daredevil, The Silver Surfer, et al, all share smaller chapters). The chapters are lavishly illustrated, and filled with beautiful art from the Comics, Movies, TV shows, and video games that the characters have appeared in. I'm a REAL Marvel Comic afficionado, and not only did I NOT find too many mistakes in the book (A few, but nothing major...), but I actually learned a lot; My favorite tidbit- Captain America co-creator Joe Simon hails from my adopted hometown of Rochester, New York.
Marvel: The Characters and Their Universe is a luxury item, to be sure, but one I'm glad I splurged on. I guarantee any Marvel Zombie will love it.
Great Read and Coffee Table Book.......2002-05-03
This book is great. It goes into, although briefly the rise of marvel comics. The meat and potatoes of this book though is the study of the marvel characters. Captain America, Spider-man, The Incredible Hulk, and the X-Men are looked into in depth. Other characters in the marvel universe are also explored but not in the length of the others mentioned. Whats great about this book is that it looks at the characters major story lines and their origins but also their representations in other mediums. WOndering about Captain America in the movies or on t.v.? Then this is the book for you. There is also another great book titled "marvel universe." That book looks at the characters in the comics only. So if you want just a study of the comics go with "Marvel Universe." If you want a book that looks at everything invovled with the character go with this one. Or buy both, they are fantastic books. So buy both! I did.
Action packed.......2002-04-02
This book is great. Full color, large pictures and information from the past to present on most Marvel Heroes. What is great is that you can be entertained and kept interested while reading about charactors you might not have had any interest in before.
The Best Introduction to Marvel I've Seen.......2001-10-14
Most people who know me know I've loved comic books since I was a mere lad. Mallory's book on the Marvel Universe not only reminds me of exactly why comic books have inspired and thrilled me throughout my life, it includes things that not even I (ravenous comic book consumer that I am) have experienced. Mallory divides his book into several sections, some of which chronicle in detail the pop culture evolution of particular characters in the Universe (Spiderman, The Hulk, Captain America, and the X-Men come to mind.) It also details why comic book lovers consider the universe so special. Marvel was the first comic book company to seriously attempt to create a coherent universe out of all their titles. Ironically, unlike DC, they seem to have had less difficulty making readers take their universe seriously, by-passing all of the convoluted Earths and complicated and contradictory timelines that caused DC to write sometimes horribly ridiculous cross-over events to eradicate half of their characters.
One of the most important things that Mallory outlines in this book, and what makes Marvel so accessible to broad ranges of people, is the fact that the characters to come out of the Marvel Universe are so believable. They aren't perfect gods like their DC counterparts. They do sometimes make the wrong decisions. Spiderman, for instance, is a computer nerd. Iron Man is an alcoholic who has a hard time relating to other people. The X-Men are shunned across the globe because of their powers. These characters aren't automatically celebrated as like Superman and the Flash. People are afraid of those with more power than themselves. Mallory brings out this most human, and ultimately most important, aspect of the Marvel Universe. His book works because it brings out the characters behind those shiny and colorful spandex costumes, making sure that the reader understands that superheroics is not just about having powers and easily saving the day. It's also about wrestling with personal issues.
The book itself is quite simply beautiful. Hundreds of full color pictures chronicle the development of these characters. Dozens of interviews with such people as Stan Lee, Joe Simon and others add to the nuanced approach this book takes in discussing its subject matter. When I recieved the book in the mail, I was literally taken aback at the cover. I think many of you would agree, its one of the most spectacular covers I've ever seen on a book. More than simply chronicling the stories of the Marvel Universe, more than simply being a critical review of the characters within the universe, the book itself is a work of art, something you can display proudly on a coffee table or the like. Mallory brings up so many social issues that were inevitably tied with the production of these comics (Tony Stark's experiences in Vietnam being only one example), that the book inspires many discussions on the ways in which popular culture interacts with the world. Comic books aren't just superficial stories to escape the world. If Marvel comics have taught us anything, it's that comics can deal with real world issues in ways that are appealing. We don't have to think that gods from Olympus (a recent metaphor used to describe the characters in DC comics) watch down on us. They are among us. We have the ability to become heroes ourselves. The Marvel Universe, and indeed Mallory's analysis of that universe, reminds us of our own powers and our own responsibilities. Like Peter Parker's Uncle Ben once said "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility." Mallory's book shows us the degree to which Marvel comics aren't an escape from the world, but are an inspiration to act responsibly as heroes within our own world.
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- Great instruction
- Great for kids!
- Good for young artists only. More serious artists left wanting more.
- One of the Best Drawing Books Ever Written
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Great instruction.......2007-06-12
This book is really great. My son picked it out as something he wanted because Spiderman was on the cover. I would never have thought to buy it. The content is great. It takes you step by step in drawing. It all starts with the stick figure with ball joints. This may seem dumb, but it is essential. I have been poor at drawing a body or figure, but after using the starting point of the stick figure and then adding more to it, I could not believe how well it turned out. I still only at the beginning too. Lots more to learn from it! This is a great way to teach my son how to draw at an early age. The superhero tie in is perfect, but the content is top notch.
Great for kids!.......2007-02-06
I make my living as an artist and am a lover of comic book and cartoon art. This book is a great introduction for children of any age who want to learn to draw superheroes and comics. It keeps the concepts fairly simple. My kids love it. I believe they have done all the exercises in the book and are ready for something a little more in depth...like maybe "How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way."
Good for young artists only. More serious artists left wanting more........2005-10-08
This book is good for young artists and young artists only. If you're a kid who just wants to enhance your doodling skills then buy this book! The markers it comes with are water based, cheap, and nothing like what the pros use. If you are over 13 or you are young but want to become a very serious artist do not buy this book! you should buy: How To Draw the Marvel Way by Stan Lee. That book is quite a bit more advanced and involved for drawing your favorite Marvel characters and for creating your own characters.
One of the Best Drawing Books Ever Written.......2003-06-22
When I started out with this book, I was a clumsy, struggling artist, who knew nothing of muscle layout, stick figures, how to draw hands: mostly nothing. I had been illustrating my comic books with simple cartoon figures for some years.
After purchasing this book, in literally two weeks after I started reading, it my drawing skill increased three-fold! My simple cartoon characters found life in incredibly illustrated figures and costumes, bringing to life new characters in my excitement to draw new things.
This book is not just another drawing book; in fact, I have never seen anything like it. It doesn't just teach you to draw in the Marvel style, it kick-starts your unique artstyle. So in just a couple years, one will have almost indefinitely recognized their own way of drawing detailed figures.
Not just an average drawing book, this is a drawing book that shouldn't be passed up. This is the epitome of a wonderful drawing book for beginners. An enthusiastic 5/5!
Great art book for art class........2003-01-05
I brought this book to help me with an art project. With the book's help I got a 98 on the project. It gives steps on how to draw many marvel characters like from, Spider-man, Rogue, Storm, and many more. A great book for beginners of all ages.
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