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Marvel Museum

The Story of the Comics
By Ned Hartley
Marvel
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Marvel Museum by Ned Hartley takes you on a captivating journey through the vibrant world of Marvel's iconic superheroes and villains. The book delves into the history, evolution, and cultural impact of Marvel Comics with stunning artwork and fascinating insights, offering readers a comprehensive look at the characters and stories that have shaped popular culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for the Marvel Universe and its rich history in comics and film. This captivating guide is filled with fascinating insights and stunning imagery that explore the evolution and impact of beloved Marvel characters and stories. Ideal for comics enthusiasts and art lovers alike, it offers a detailed look into the creative world behind these cultural icons.

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The complete story of Marvel Comics, illustrated with artwork from the official Marvel archives.

Story of Marvel Comics, beautifully illustrated with artwork from the Marvel archives

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The complete story of Marvel Comics, illustrated with artwork from the official Marvel archives. The Marvel Museum gives readers the experience of a fascinating exhibition from the pages of a beautiful book.

This stunningly curated collection includes rarely-seen artwork from the Marvel archives. Includes The Avengers, Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, X-Men, and more!

Chronicling the history of the legendary Marvel Comics, this book is a must-have addition to any collector's shelf.

© 2019 MARVEL.

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ISBN: 9781787415560

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Studio Press

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 280.0mm

Height: 380.0mm

Weight: 1160g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Ned Hartley is a writer and editor of many books for children, including Spider-Man: An Origin, Marvel Museum, The Ladybird Big Book of Dead Things, Albert Einstein: A Graphic History, Paperscapes: The Jungle Book and a small fleet of Star Wars annuals. Ned also writes Bananaman for the Beano comic every week and The Steel Commando for Monster Fun comic. He lives in London with his wife and his greatest collaboration: their two children.

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