Ultimate Marvel
Includes two exclusive prints
Published on 7. September 2017
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-0-241-28812-2 (ISBN)
Description
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
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
Reviews / Votes
Hefty hardback Ultimate Marvel runs through every significant character, location and vehicle in the company's history, with lashings of comic art and cut-away diagrams. * SFX *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 12 to 18 years
Dimensions
Height: 326 mm
Width: 266 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
2437 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-28812-2 (9780241288122)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Lorraine Cink is a comedian and writer for Marvel's weekly web show, The Watcher. But don't let that comedy background fool you, she is a serious Marvel expert who really knows how to make her deep knowledge accessible and entertaining to a wide audience. She lives in New York City.
Adam Bray is a frequent contributor to DK Star Wars (TM) and LEGO (R) Star Wars books, including Ultimate Star Wars and the best-selling Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know. Visit him online at https://twitter.com/authoradambray.
Stephen "Win" Wiacek has worked in all areas of the comics industry since the 1980s. Stephen lives in London and has contributed to DK's DC Comics Encyclopedia, and numerous other comic book-related titles.
Melanie Scott has written and contributed to a range of comic book publications, including Marvel Ultimate Fact Book, DC Comics: Ultimate Character Guide - New Edition, and LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Ultimate Quiz Book, all by DK.
Cover artwork is by esteemed comic-book artist Adi Granov.
Adam Bray is a frequent contributor to DK Star Wars (TM) and LEGO (R) Star Wars books, including Ultimate Star Wars and the best-selling Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know. Visit him online at https://twitter.com/authoradambray.
Stephen "Win" Wiacek has worked in all areas of the comics industry since the 1980s. Stephen lives in London and has contributed to DK's DC Comics Encyclopedia, and numerous other comic book-related titles.
Melanie Scott has written and contributed to a range of comic book publications, including Marvel Ultimate Fact Book, DC Comics: Ultimate Character Guide - New Edition, and LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes Ultimate Quiz Book, all by DK.
Cover artwork is by esteemed comic-book artist Adi Granov.
Content
1: Foreword by Roy Thomas
2: A Marvel Comics Events Timeline
3: Super Heroes and Villains: Golden Age
1: Captain America
2: Clash of the Marvels
4: Atlas Age
1: Roll Call
5: Marvel Age
1: Fantastic Four
2: Hulk
3: Spider-Man
4: Spider-Man's Destiny
5: Thor
6: Iron Man
7: Doctor Strange
8: The Avengers
9: Cap Joins the Avengers
10: X-Men
11: Scarlet Witch
12: Daredevil
13: Black Widow
14: The Evil of Ultron
15: Roll Call
6: Bronze Age
1: Incredible Journey
2: Wolverine
3: Doom Victorious!
4: Roll Call
7: Modern Age
1: Two Against Carnage
2: Roll Call
8: Heroic Age
1: A Civil War
2: When Worlds Collide...
3: Roll Call
9: Vehicles
1: S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier
2: Blackbird
3: Hell on Wheels
10: Weapons and Technology
1: Stark Industries
2: Iron Man's Armor
3: Shield of Liberty
11: Cosmic Powers
1: Pyrrhic Victory
12: Magical Artifacts
1: Goddess of Thunder
13: Planets and Realms
1: Kree Genocide
14: Countries and Places
1: Xavier's School/Jean Grey School
2: Avengers Mansion
3: Atlantis Destroyed!
15: Index
16: Acknowledgments
2: A Marvel Comics Events Timeline
3: Super Heroes and Villains: Golden Age
1: Captain America
2: Clash of the Marvels
4: Atlas Age
1: Roll Call
5: Marvel Age
1: Fantastic Four
2: Hulk
3: Spider-Man
4: Spider-Man's Destiny
5: Thor
6: Iron Man
7: Doctor Strange
8: The Avengers
9: Cap Joins the Avengers
10: X-Men
11: Scarlet Witch
12: Daredevil
13: Black Widow
14: The Evil of Ultron
15: Roll Call
6: Bronze Age
1: Incredible Journey
2: Wolverine
3: Doom Victorious!
4: Roll Call
7: Modern Age
1: Two Against Carnage
2: Roll Call
8: Heroic Age
1: A Civil War
2: When Worlds Collide...
3: Roll Call
9: Vehicles
1: S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier
2: Blackbird
3: Hell on Wheels
10: Weapons and Technology
1: Stark Industries
2: Iron Man's Armor
3: Shield of Liberty
11: Cosmic Powers
1: Pyrrhic Victory
12: Magical Artifacts
1: Goddess of Thunder
13: Planets and Realms
1: Kree Genocide
14: Countries and Places
1: Xavier's School/Jean Grey School
2: Avengers Mansion
3: Atlantis Destroyed!
15: Index
16: Acknowledgments