Marvel Myths and Legends
Marvel Myths and Legends

Author: James Hill

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2020-12-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1465497757

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Explore the fabled myths and epic legends of the vast and vibrant Marvel Universe. Visit the dawn of time to witness the birth of the Celestials and their warring creations, the Eternals and Deviants. Discover the pantheons of Thor, the Asgardians, and their Olympian rivals. Wonder at the arcane origins of Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme. Behold the new and ancient gods of Wakanda and the Black Panthers. Celebrate the rise of Atlantis and its royal protector Namor, the Sub-Mariner. These are the spectacular sagas and mythic tales that define and underpin the Marvel Universe. © 2020 MARVEL

Marvel Myths and Legends
Marvel Myths and Legends

Author: JAMES. HILL

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780241437803

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Explore the magical myths and legends of the magnificent Marvel Universe. They look down upon the Earth from worlds beyond the stars, watching, waiting, judging... But who or what are they, these strange, all-powerful beings and entities? And how did they come to be? Travel deep into the Marvel Universe and encounter the Celestials, and their creations the Eternals and the Deviants... Investigate the myths of Thor and the gods of Asgard; the origins of Thanos and the Titans; the cosmology of Dr. Strange; the birth of the Kree Supreme Intelligence; the dawn of the shapeshifting Skrulls; the rise of the malevolent symbiote god, Knull... Discover the origins and wonders of the Marvel Universe itself, as well as the stories of some of Earth's most seismic events, such as the extinction of the dinosaurs, the great flood, and the Trojan War... These mysteries-and many more-are spectacularly revealed in Marvel Myths and Legends. © 2020 MARVEL

Religion and Myth in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Religion and Myth in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Author: Michael D. Nichols

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2021-02-22

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1476681597

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Breaking box office records, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has achieved an unparalleled level of success with fans across the world, raising the films to a higher level of narrative: myth. This is the first book to analyze the Marvel output as modern myth, comparing it to epics, symbols, rituals, and stories from world religious traditions. This book places the exploits of Iron Man, Captain America, Black Panther, and the other stars of the Marvel films alongside the legends of Achilles, Gilgamesh, Arjuna, the Buddha, and many others. It examines their origin stories and rites of passage, the monsters, shadow-selves, and familial conflicts they contend with, and the symbols of death and the battle against it that stalk them at every turn. The films deal with timeless human dilemmas and questions, evoking an enduring sense of adventure and wonder common across world mythic traditions.

Thor
Thor

Author: Graeme Davis

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2013-09-20

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1782009450

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In the stories of the ancient Vikings, Thor is a warrior without equal, who wields his mighty hammer in battles against trolls, giants, and dragons. He is the god of storms and thunder, who rides to war in a chariot pulled by goats, and who is fated to fall in battle with the Midgard Serpent during Ragnarok, the end of all things. This book collects the greatest myths and legends of the thunder god, while also explaining their historical context and their place in the greater Norse mythology. It also covers the history of Thor as a legendary figure, how he was viewed by different cultures from the Romans to the Nazis, and how he endures today as a popular heroic figure.

Marvel Comics into Film
Marvel Comics into Film

Author: Matthew J. McEniry

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2016-04-05

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1476624119

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Marvel Studios' approach to its Cinematic Universe--beginning with the release of Iron Man (2008)--has become the template for successful management of blockbuster film properties. Yet films featuring Marvel characters can be traced back to the 1940s, when the Captain America serial first appeared on the screen. This collection of new essays is the first to explore the historical, textual and cultural context of the larger cinematic Marvel universe, including serials, animated films, television movies, non-U.S. versions of Marvel characters, films that feature characters licensed by Marvel, and the contemporary Cinematic Universe as conceived by Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios. Films analyzed include Transformers (1986), Howard the Duck (1986), Blade (1998), Planet Hulk (2010), Iron Man: Rise of Technovore (2013), Elektra (2005), the Conan the Barbarian franchise (1982-1990), Ultimate Avengers (2006) and Ghost Rider (2007).

Marvel Universe Map By Map
Marvel Universe Map By Map

Author: James Hill

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-11-30

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0744058759

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A premium, lavishly illustrated compendium of specially curated essays, boasting stunning, newly commissioned maps, illustrations, and diagrams, which explores iconic Marvel locations. Navigate a universe of wonders. Chart a journey across Marvel Comics’ vast and vibrant universe, from its Earthbound mean streets and hidden lands, to its mythic realms and cosmic outer reaches. This Marvel-approved compendium of specially curated essays features stunning, newly commissioned cartography, illustrations, and diagrams to help readers navigate their way around iconic locales such as Asgard, Wakanda, Atlantis, Olympus, Hell’s Kitchen, Latveria, Knowhere, The Savage Land, Battleworld, and many more. Marvel Universe: Map by Map delineates the contours of the ever-expanding, complex, and interconnected Marvel Universe, illuminating the incredible locations, epic events, and extraordinary characters that have shaped it. Boasting dazzling new artwork, gorgeous comic book visuals, and insightful, authoritative text, this is a premium, indispensable way finder for any armchair explorer. © 2021 MARVEL

Star Wars: Myths & Fables
Star Wars: Myths & Fables

Author: Lucasfilm Press

Publisher: Disney Electronic Content

Published: 2019-08-06

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 136805515X

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Was Superman a Spy?
Was Superman a Spy?

Author: Brian Cronin

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-04-28

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780452295322

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Fascinating and often bizarre true stories behind more than 130 urban legends about comic book culture. Was Superman a Spy? demystifies all of the interesting stories, unbelievable anecdotes, wacky rumors, and persistent myths that have piled up like priceless back issues in the seventy-plus years of the comic book industry, including: • Elvis Presley's trademark hairstyle was based on a comic book character (True) • Stan Lee featured a gay character in one of Marvel's 1960s war comics (False) • Wolverine of the X-Men was originally meant to be an actual wolverine! (True) • What would have been DC's first black superhero was changed at the last moment to a white hero (True) • A Dutch inventor was blocked from getting a patent on a process because it had been used previously in a Donald Duck comic book (True) With many more legends resolved, Was Superman a Spy? is a must-have for the legions of comic book fans and all seekers of “truth, justice, and the American way.”

Legends Of Marvel
Legends Of Marvel

Author: Peter David

Publisher: Marvel Entertainment

Published: 2020-03-11

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 1302519980

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Collects Incredible Hulk: Last Call (2019) #1, Avengers: Loki Unleashed (2019) #1, Thor: The Worthy (2019) #1, Captain America & The Invaders: Bahamas Triangle (2019) #1. Legendary storytellers tell new tales featuring classic heroes! Peter David and Dale Keown reunite with their signature icon! Bruce Banner is tired of life and about to lose all hope until a miracle occurs: a fight worthy of the Incredible Hulk! In the wake of his classic saga of the siege of Avengers Mansion, Roger Stern reassembles Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to face their oldest foe, Loki — with all reality at stake! Walter Simonson and more Thor favorites make new myths with the Odinson, Beta Ray Bill, Thunderstrike and Sif! And Roy Thomas returns to World War II with the Invaders: Captain America, Namor, the Sub-Mariner, and the original Human Torch!