Name: Xl-Marvel Comics, Fantastic Four, vol 1
Price: 406.11 NZD
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Author: Mark Waid
ISBN: 9783836582315

portada Xl-Marvel Comics, Fantastic Four, vol 1

Type

Physical Book

Author

Por… (Artista)

Publisher

Year

2022

Language

English

Pages

700

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

47.2 x 32.0 x 7.9 cm

Weight

5.65 kg.

ISBN13

9783836582315

Synopsis "Xl-Marvel Comics, Fantastic Four, vol 1 "

Hoping to break out of a sales slump at Marvel in the early 1960s, veteran comic creators Stan Lee and Jack Kirby hit on the idea of doing a super team. Kirby, who thought superheroes were due for a revival after 15 years of being pushed aside by romance, horror, and war comics, saw it as smart business. Lee just once wanted to "do the type of story I myself would enjoy reading." The Fantastic Four forever changed their careers, their lives, and the comic book industry.Some of the most iconic moments in Marvel history are here, starting with Reed Richards, his girlfriend Sue Storm, his best friend Ben Grimm, and her little brother Johnny Storm crash landing their rocket after it has been hit cosmic rays and discovering they have been transformed into Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Thing, and the Human Torch in issue No. 1. They were emotionally complex characters, who weren't always sure whether their powers were a benefit or burden. Stories were set in New York City, not some fictional stand-in, and Marvel heroes regularly crossed over into each other's books. The art was dynamic and the writing conversational and engaging. Lee and Kirby were like the Lennon and McCartney of comic books. Where the talents of one ended and the other began was not always clear, but together one plus one equaled three.Collected here in an XXL-size volume are the first 20 issues reproduced from the most pristine pedigreed original comics, which were cracked open and photographed in close collaboration with Marvel and the Certified Guaranty Company.Featured alongside the comics is an in-depth essay by acclaimed Marvel writer Mark Waid, a foreword by former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, and original art, photographs, and other rarities. Welcome true believers to the Marvel Age of Comics.(c) 2022 MARVELAbout the seriesMARVEL COMICS LIBRARY is an exclusive, long-term collaboration between TASCHEN and Marvel. The rarest classic comics, including Spider-Man, Avengers, and Captain America are meticulously reproduced in their original glory, in extra-large format. The library offers collectors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lay their hands on the world's most desirable comics. Each volume includes an essay by a comic book historian along with hundreds of photos and artifacts, including rare original comic book artwork.

Mark Waid

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Mark Waid es un reconocido guionista de cómics estadounidense, nacido en 1962. Con una carrera que abarca varias décadas, se ha consolidado como una de las voces más influyentes en la narrativa gráfica moderna. Su estilo se caracteriza por un profundo respeto por la tradición del cómic de superhéroes, al mismo tiempo que aporta una mirada renovada y emocionalmente rica. Entre sus obras más destacadas se encuentra Kingdom Come, creada junto al dibujante Alex Ross, considerada un clásico contemporáneo de DC Comics por su exploración madura del mito heroico.

A lo largo de su trayectoria, Waid también ha dejado huella con su trabajo en títulos como The Flash, donde redefinió al personaje y su mitología, y Daredevil, serie en la que aportó una mirada fresca y premiada por la crítica. Su versatilidad le ha permitido colaborar tanto con DC Comics como con Marvel, siempre con la habilidad de revitalizar personajes icónicos y contar historias que trascienden generaciones de lectores.

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Stan Lee

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Stan Lee (1922-2018) was one of the most influential writers and editors in comic book history. He is widely recognized for his work at Marvel Comics, where he co-created numerous iconic characters that redefined the superhero genre. Among his most notable works are Spider-Man (1962), The Fantastic Four (1961), and Captain America (1961), where he left his mark by creating characters with human and complex dilemmas.

Lee is also celebrated for his innovative narrative style and for being a pioneer in making superheroes feel closer to reality. His legacy has influenced generations of readers, and his name is linked to the evolution of modern comics. Although he did not receive traditional literary awards, his cultural impact and influence in the entertainment industry are unquestionable.

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