The Marvel Encyclopedia

EAN:9780756623586 Label:DK ADULT Author:Daniel Wallace Binding:Hardcover

I got this book for my son and he absolutly love it Grrreat Book. I must admit it was quite informative on every character2009-02-26 Rating 5. . To begin with, I am not a comic book reader Not just for comic book fans. I am, however, a fan of several animated TV shows that feature Marvel characters(X-Men, Iron Man, Spiderman & His Amazing Friends, etc)2009-02-15 Rating 4. I wanted to know the back story on them, so I got this book (along with the DC Encyclopedia). The characters are featured in alphabetical order. We are given a brief but detailed history along with at least one illustration. There is also a profile that lists their "real" name, occupation, height, weight, eye/hair color, & a list of their powers or talents. The more prominent the character, the larger their layout is. The hardcover is fairly large. I have looked through it several times & have learned a lot. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because the DC version seemed to be a little more thorough. For instance, it includes each characters hero/villain status while the Marvel book doesn't. For a non-comic fan, like me, that info would be nice to have up-front. . The Marvel Encyclopedia is a good quick-reference for those not very familiar with the comic world Good overview, not very detailed. For those who have been avid comic book geeks for years, the information in the Marvel Encyclopedia is not likely to be detailed or thorough enough to satisfy their curiosity2009-02-07 Rating 3. Most characters don't get more than a paragraph of information, and even the most popular characters (i. e. the Fantastic Four) only get one page that is at least half images of the characters from various story lines. The images are great - no complaints there - and it is nice to have info on the more obscure and forgotten characters that may have appeared only once in the 80's. Good coffee table book, not necessarily good encyclopedia. the book came 2 days ahead of the scheduled delivery date excellent book. the book was a gift for my brother in law who doesn't like to read and now he can't put it down2009-01-22 Rating 5. its a wonderful addition for any comic book lover . Kids love it Grandsons Christmas. Also when I get extra cash I have intentions on buying them another one2009-01-19 Rating 5. Thank you. Marvel Comics' character roster boasts some of the best known and most popular characters ever conceived-heroes that are international household names, both as comic book stars and movie stars, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk and Wolverine This unique, one-volume encyclopedia contains more than 1000 of Marvel's greatest, with full details of their powers and their thrill-packed careers. The encyclopedia's range of spectacular art features eye-popping work by Marvel's finest artists, while the authoritative text is supplied by a team of top Marvel comic book writers