Marvel Comics For Dummies
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Troy Brownfield is Executive Editor of the The Saturday Evening Post and kidâs magazines Jack & Jill and Humpty Dumpty. He has written and created content for DC Comics, Comiccon.com, Fangoria Comics/Graphix, and comics for Zenescope Entertainment.
Explore the iconic super heroes and storylines from Marvel Comics
You may be familiar with heroic characters from Marvel Comics like Black Panther, Iron Man, and Wolverine, or villains like Loki and Thanos. But how much do you know about Squirrel Girl, Cyclops, or the Leader? With over 85 years of comics published since their founding, the Marvel Comics archive is a vast universe of iconic stories and legendary characters. Marvel Comics For Dummies is your shortcut to navigating this immense collection of heroes and their adventures. Learn the background of key characters, explore essential storylines, and discover the interconnectedness of the Marvel universe. Created in collaboration with Marvel Comics, this full-color guide contains striking comic book artwork along with interesting insights that serve as an exciting map to the Marvel universe.
- Uncover Marvelâs origin story
- Get to know iconic Marvel super heroes and villains
- Tour the Marvel Comics Multiverse
- Make sense of Marvelâs many super-hero teams
- Explore definitive storylines that span the history of Marvel Comics
From curious newbie to long-time reader, Marvel Comics For Dummies brings the Marvel Multiverse to life.
Introduction 1Â
Part 1: Navigating the Marvel Comics Universe 3Â
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Marvel Comics 5Â
Chapter 2: Exploring Marvelâs Origin Story 19Â
Chapter 3: What Makes a Marvel Comic a Marvel Comic 43Â
Part 2: The People in Your Friendly Marvel Comics Neighborhood 63Â
Chapter 4: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work 65Â
Chapter 5: Meeting Iconic Marvel Heroes and Antiheroes 87Â
Chapter 6: Bring on the Bad Guys! 143Â
Part 3: Unpacking Marvel Comics Lore 185Â
Chapter 7: What the Heck is a Multiverse? 187Â
Chapter 8: Exploring Major Marvel Comics Storylines 199Â
Part 4: The Part of Tens 237Â
Chapter 9: Ten Tips for Collecting Marvel Comics 239Â
Chapter 10: Ten Ways to Become Part of the Community 245Â
Index 249
A must-have Marvel resource for new fans and superfans
Looking for a fun and fully illustrated guide to the world of Marvel Comics? Marvel Comics For Dummies is a comprehensive introduction to the worldâs largest and most popular catalog of comics. Youâll learn all about super heroes like Iron Man, Wolverine, Black Panther, Thor, and Captain Marvel and find full-color pictures showing you the past, present, and future of the most iconic comic characters in history. This is the perfect book for Marvel beginners as well as superfans looking to add to their collection.
InsideâŚ
- Explore the history of Marvel Comics and its characters
- Meet the most iconic and beloved characters in the Marvel Multiverse
- Learn all about Marvelâs most exciting teams and partnerships, like the X-Men and the Avengers
- Understand the interlocking storylines that define the Marvel Universe
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Troy Brownfield is Executive Editor of the The Saturday Evening Post and kidâs magazines Jack & Jill and Humpty Dumpty. He has written and created content for DC Comics, Comiccon.com, Fangoria Comics/Graphix, and comics for Zenescope Entertainment.