{"product_id":"marvel-encyclopedia-collectors-edition-hardcover","title":"Marvel Encyclopedia Collector's Edition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Cowsill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMelanie Scott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames Hill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe official and definitive guide to the characters of the dynamic, ever-expanding Marvel Universe--now updated with more than 1,200 iconic Super Heroes and villains and presented in a luxurious, one-of-a-kind Collector's Edition. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with superb artwork and illustrated characters from the original Marvel Comics, this is the one book every fan has to own--and the only book that covers the full scope of the vibrant Marvel Comics universe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most comprehensive \u003ci\u003eMarvel Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e ever created: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains major new characters as well as updated entries for old favorites, alongside features for the latest Marvel Universe crossover events--including \u003ci\u003eJudgment Day\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEmpyre\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWar of the Realms\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHundreds of fresh new character artworks from Marvel's own talented pool of artists, including an original cover artwork designed by renowned comic artist Marco Checchetto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Marvel Comics fans who want the definitive reference guide to their favorite franchise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdditional Collector's Edition features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn exclusive version of the book's new cover artwork by comic artist Marco Checchetto, printed with additional luxury finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeluxe clamshell case (containing an exclusive print), ensuring that the book will stay in mint condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn accompanying 32-page comic-format booklet featuring rare variant comic covers and exclusive commentary about the major Marvel crossover storyline events of the last 5 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality production materials, including luxury paper stock, wibalin, sprayed edges, and a ribbon marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompiled by a team of comic book experts in close collaboration with Marvel Comics, this fully updated and expanded edition features revisited entries detailing the adventures since the best-selling previous edition (2019). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMajor figures like Captain America and the Avengers have multi-spread sections, while even minor character entries contain details about their key attributes, allies, foes, and storylines. This is the most complete guide to the Marvel Universe ever created. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e(c) 2024 MARVEL\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Cowsill\u003c\/b\u003e has been a writer and editor for 30 years. He wrote the award-winning graphic novel \u003ci\u003eWorld War One \u003c\/i\u003eand the novels \u003ci\u003eZombie 18\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePunch Drunk Kisses\u003c\/i\u003e. 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