The Marvel Book of American Ships (Classic Reprint)

The Marvel Book of American Ships (Classic Reprint)

Author: Orton P. Jackson

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 2017-10-12

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 9780265215807

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Excerpt from The Marvel Book of American Ships The man-o'-war's-man in Our Navy begins his day with the bugles sounding reveille at in the morning, backed up by the shrill pipes of the bosun's mates and their hoarse Shouts of Up all hammocks! Lash and carry! Hammocks are lashed and stowed away in the hammock nettings and then cofiee and Ship's bread are served. In the old days hard tack was served, but to-day the American blue jacket has his bread baked fresh daily. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


The Marvel Book

The Marvel Book

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 671

ISBN-13: 1465496017

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The Marvel Book is an exhilarating journey through the endlessly fascinating, ever-dynamic, and awe-inspiring Marvel Comics universe. One Marvel book to guide them all. If you want to understand the Marvel Comics Universe in all its complex glory, The Marvel Book is the only book you need. It is a unique exploration of the vast, interconnected Marvel Comics Multiverse from its birth to the end of everything and beyond. Meticulously researched and expertly written, The Marvel Book is packed with vivid, carefully sourced artwork, illuminating infographics, and incisive, specially curated essays that shed new light on the myriad wonders of the Marvel Comics universe. From iconic Super Heroes such as the Avengers, Spider-Man, and the Black Panther, to revolutionary technology like Iron Man's armors and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Helicarriers, to enduring villains such as Thanos and Loki, The Marvel Bookexplores the key concepts, characters, and events that have defined and shaped Marvel Comics over the past 80 years. The book's content is divided into key subject areas-The Multiverse, Science and Technology, War and Peace, Cosmic Forces, Magic and the Supernatural, and Alternate Realities-that form the foundations of Marvel Comics. The Marvel Bookis a revealing and invaluable roadmap to a boundless comics universe that no Marvel fan will want to miss! © 2019 MARVEL


Origins of Marvel Comics (Deluxe Edition)

Origins of Marvel Comics (Deluxe Edition)

Author: Stan Lee

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2024-10

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1668058073

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Now back in print and timed for its 50th anniversary—the landmark book Origins of Marvel Comics by Stan Lee! A deluxe, collector’s edition of the original Origins of Marvel Comics including a new cover, essays, and more. Originally published in 1974, Origins of Marvel Comics features the first appearance of characters who have dominated the pantheon of Marvel’s modern storytelling mythology—Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Thor, and Doctor Strange—along with a second Silver Age tale featuring these special heroes, all hand-picked and introduced by the one and only Stan Lee, and serving as an essential showcase for writers and artists such as Stan himself, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, and Marie Severin. Whether viewed as a historical artifact that launched an industry of presenting Marvel Comics to a broad audience of fans or a collection of the best in Silver Age comics by many of the greatest creators to ever put pencil to paper, Origins of Marvel Comics highlights both the lasting greatness of these iconic characters as well as the monumental contributions of the talented creators who launched an entire storytelling universe.


Marvel Classic Sticker Book

Marvel Classic Sticker Book

Author: Marvel Entertainment

Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Published: 2020-07-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781419743436

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More than 250 vintage stickers featuring Marvel's classic heroes and villains The Marvel Classic Sticker Book is the first to feature iconic, vintage stickers, including images from the comics and trading cards, published in time for the company's 80th anniversary. Showcasing all of your favorite heroes and villains, the book includes five double-sided pull-out posters so you can make your own unique sticker creations on one side, or create your own posters and comics on the other. Whether you are a lifelong Marvel Comics fan, or if you are just discovering these iconic comic book characters, the Marvel Classic Sticker Book is the perfect package for fans of all ages to enjoy


Marvel Comics Library. Spider-Man. Vol. 1. 1962-1964

Marvel Comics Library. Spider-Man. Vol. 1. 1962-1964

Author: Ralph Macchio

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783836582339

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Travel back in time to witness the creation of the world's favorite web-slinger as dreamed up by comic book legends Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, who redefined what it meant to be a hero. In this Hulk-sized, collector's dream, the first 21 Spider-Man stories from 1962-1964 have been meticulously photographed from the most pristine copies of these rare comic books--a fine art celebration of the teen super hero in this inaugural volume of TASCHEN's Marvel Comics Library series. Also available in a Collector's Edition of 1,000 numbered copies


Marvel Graphic Novels and Related Publications

Marvel Graphic Novels and Related Publications

Author: Robert G. Weiner

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2008-09-18

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0786451157

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This work provides an extensive guide for students, fans, and collectors of Marvel Comics. Focusing on Marvel's mainstream comics, the author provides a detailed description of each comic along with a bibliographic citation listing the publication's title, writers/artists, publisher, ISBN (if available), and a plot synopsis. One appendix provides a comprehensive alphabetical index of Marvel and Marvel-related publications to 2005, while two other appendices provide selected lists of Marvel-related game books and unpublished Marvel titles.


Secret Wars

Secret Wars

Author: Jonathan Hickman

Publisher: Marvel Entertainment

Published: 2016-03-16

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1302482734

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When Latverian Prime Minister Lucia Von Bardas funds a group of supervillans as a means of wreaking terror on American soil. and the U.S. government refuses to overthrow the Latverian government, S.H.I.E.L.D's Nick Furry is forced to call upon Spider-Man, Captain America, Daredevil, Black Widow, Luke Cage, Wolverine and Daisy Johnson to help.


Fantastic Firsts

Fantastic Firsts

Author: Stan Lee

Publisher: Marvel Comics Group

Published: 2002-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785108238

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"This once in a lifetime collection reprints the first ever appearances by the greatest and most popular heroes of the Marvel universe: Spider-Man, Thor, Dr. Strange, Namor, Ant-Man, Iron Man, Nick Fury, Captain America, The Fantastic Four, The Avengers, and the X-Men. Added specially for this edition is the initial installment of the the controversial origin of Wolverine: Origin #1, written by Paul Jenkins and illustrated by Andy Kubert."--Cover back.