About this title: This unique encyclopedia, which covers all of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains, is a must-have book for both new fans and those who grew up loving the excitement of the Marvel universe. Full color.
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Edition: First American Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Limited, Great Britain
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780756623586ISBN:0756623588
Description: As New in As New jacket. Folio-over 12"-15" tall. First american edition/first printing book is like new tightness with no markings, dj has minor curling/creasing along the edges. read more
Edition: 1st American
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: DK Publishing
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780756623586ISBN:0756623588
Description: Color illustrations. ISBN: 9780756623586. Hardcover. Quarto.351 pages. New in jacket. New, bright, clean, tight, unread. No remainder marks. Large hardcover. Glossy pictorial boards and matching jacket. Comprehensive one-volume A-Z guide to the Marvel Universe. Details of more than 1, 000 characters. Decade-by-decade history of Marvel Universe highlights, illustrated with classic covers. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: DK ADULT
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780756623586ISBN:0756623588
Description: Good. General Used Condiiton. Minor Defects may Exist. Minimal Shelf wear. Text may contain minor marking or highlighting, Binding Tight. Previous owners name or bookplate may be present. Customer Service isn't just a motto for us, its a way of life. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: DK ADULT
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780756623586ISBN:0756623588
Description: Good. Does include dust jacket, corners/edges slightly worn and bent. text only-no cd-roms or access codes, dust jacket slightly worn and bent. read more
"I picked this up at the library to see how it compared to the old Marvel Universe. It looks like it will be less dense, but covers some newer characters and plotlines.
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Well, some of the choices for expanded entries are odd (I mean, do we need 2/3 of a page for Man-Beast?) and I've noticed a few glaring errors in the images and tags. Its still fun, though. And I like the two-page spreads showing comics from the different decades."
"Ah, mercy, yes, here it is! My lifelong addiction, the ebullient and highly successful Marvel Universe. Everyone who's anyone (and then some -- Spider-Man 2099, must we?) is here, in brightly colored layout and informative text. Writer/editor/publisher/adjective-abuser Stan Lee's (and Jack Kirby's and Steve Ditko's, let us not forget!) toybox is in full view here, with A-Z of characters, super groups, organizations, and a quickie breakdown of Marvel Comics over the decades. Although I prefer DeFalco, Sanderson, and Brevoort's "Marvel Chronicle" (ISBN 978-0756641238) as a source of detailed info on Marvel, it dovetails nicely with this volume to tell you damn near everything you need to know (besides Bullpen spats) about uppity Skrulls, bad Spidey relationships, Wolverine's myserious ability to be in two teams on two separate coasts concurrently, and why the Scarlet Witch is a dangerous mamma-jamma! (Okay, it DOESN'T tell you how Wolverine does it, but I'D sure like to know.) Excelsior! Make Mine Marvel forebber & ebber. I love Squirrel Girl!! THERE! MY HORRIBLE SECRET IS OUT. No, really. Buy this book, eh? 'Nuff said."
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