Marvel encyclopedia
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New York : DK Publishing, 2019.
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Description

Discover the essential facts about Marvel Comics’ timeless heroes such as Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man and villains like Thanos, Loki, and Kingpin. Keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe with the new edition of DK’s best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia, featuring an introduction by Marvel Comics supremo Stan Lee. Updated and expanded, this definitive Who’s Who of Marvel Comics reveals vital info and secret histories of more than 1200 classic and brand new Marvel characters, and provides the lowdown on recent key events including Civil War 2, Secret Empire, and Infinity Countdown.Marvel Encyclopedia features:- Authoritative, Marvel-approved text for more than 1,200 Marvel characters.- Most comprehensive reference guide to Marvel Comics characters on the market, from iconic heroes and villains to a multitude of lesser-known, supporting characters- Lavishly illustrated format will appeal to both Marvel Comics aficionados and more casual fans- A to Z and ranked presentation of characters provides an accessible framework, which is supported with an extensive index- Contains new entries for more than 20 charactersFrom iconic teams such as the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy to fan favorites Black Panther, Deadpool, and Captain Marvel to rising stars Amadeus Cho, Squirrel Girl and the Exiles, every significant Marvel character is showcased with the latest comic artwork. Meticulously researched, expertly written, and stunningly illustrated, the Marvel Encyclopedia boasts newly commissioned cover art by one of Marvel’s hottest up-and-coming talents. This unique, in-depth, and accessible encyclopedia is an indispensable guide to Marvel Comics that devoted fans and newcomers alike will return to time and again.© 2020 MARVEL

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Format
Book
Edition
New edition; American edition.
Physical Desc
447 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781465478900, 1465478906

Notes

General Note
Includes index.
General Note
"First American edition, 2006 ; reprinted 2008 ; revised 2009, 2014, 2019"--Title page verso.
Description
Discover the essential facts about Marvel Comics' timeless heroes such as Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man, and villains like Thanos, Loki, and Kingpin. Keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe with this new edition of DK's best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia. Updated and expanded, this definitive Who's Who of Marvel Comics reveals vital info and secret histories of more than 1200 classic and brand new Marvel characters, and provides the lowdown on recent key events including Civil War 2, Secret Empire, and Infinity Countdown. From iconic teams such as the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy to fan favorites Black Panther, Deadpool, and Captain Marvel to rising stars Amadeus Cho, Squirrel Girl and the Exiles, every significant Marvel character is showcased with the latest comic artwork. Meticulously researched, expertly written, and stunningly illustrated, the Marvel Encyclopedia boasts newly commissioned cover art by one of Marvel's hottest up-and-coming talents. Including an introduction by Stan Lee, this unique, in-depth, and accessible encyclopedia is an indispensable guide to Marvel Comics that devoted fans and newcomers alike will return to time and again.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Claremont, C., Lee, S., DeFalco, T., Sanderson, P., Brevoort, T., Teitelbaum, M., Wallace, D., Darling, A., Forbeck, M., Cowsill, A., & Bray, A. (2019). Marvel encyclopedia (New edition; American edition.). DK Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Chris Claremont et al.. 2019. Marvel Encyclopedia. New York: DK Publishing.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Chris Claremont et al.. Marvel Encyclopedia New York: DK Publishing, 2019.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Claremont, C., Lee, S., DeFalco, T., Sanderson, P., Brevoort, T., Teitelbaum, M. and Wallace, D. et al (2019). Marvel encyclopedia. New edn; American edn. New York: DK Publishing.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Claremont, Chris, et al. Marvel Encyclopedia New edition; American edition., DK Publishing, 2019.

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