- Paperback: 216 pages
- Publisher: PANINI UK LTD / MARVEL (11 Sep 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905239971
- ISBN-13: 978-1905239979
- Product Dimensions: 25.6 x 16.6 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 281,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Witness the birth of the Marvel Universe through the eyes of the proverbial man in the street - Daily Bugle photographer Phil Sheldon - in this, one of the comic-book industry's all-time best-selling, critically acclaimed and fan-favourite titles. Formerly unavailable in trade paperback for five years and now including interviews and behind the scenes commentaries.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
for a novice like myself, this is the first graphgic novel that i have ever bought and i was so impressed i bought another one! the narration is fantastic and the pace reflects the images brilliantly. the attention to detail and the texture of the images blending so fluidly amongst each other is an added bonus-i fell in love after the first couple of pages jsut with the layout, colours etc. only problem is that if you don't know all of the characters or their development then you do come a bit stuck as it spans the life of Marvel (i think) from WW2 to the 80s. also as it is done in the perspective of the spectator, new ideologies are formed and it is an interesting interaction.
great novel with great visual companion-a must buy!
great novel with great visual companion-a must buy!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great book for marvel fans used to the various references to its backhistory and the interlinking of themes between it's various characters and groups. Busiek and Ross craft a great history following the development of Marvels comics, and a fascinating story to boot covering all sorts of ideas. The main thing is that they make the superheroes seem real - and realistic - quite an accomplishment.
And Ross's artwork is second to none
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Being fan of Alex Ross, this buy was a no brainer, and this edition was an extra bonus.
This was Alex's earliest work in this genre, and it doesn't go un noticed, but he still manages to bring the characters to life and put them into the `real' world. Combined with Busiek's writing, this really delivers the goods, and in such a clever way.
The story is told from the point of view of a photographic journalist who witnessed the first ever sighting of these extraordinary folk `back in the day' and despite what he or society feels, about them, "are they friends or foes?" documents their appearances through the years .. Here is an eye witness account of those stories as they intertwine with each other through the eyes of one man.
The cover and hard back packaging, as well as the `extra features' - Ross's designs, principle drawings and insight into his techniques really make this a show piece for anyone's collection.
This was Alex's earliest work in this genre, and it doesn't go un noticed, but he still manages to bring the characters to life and put them into the `real' world. Combined with Busiek's writing, this really delivers the goods, and in such a clever way.
The story is told from the point of view of a photographic journalist who witnessed the first ever sighting of these extraordinary folk `back in the day' and despite what he or society feels, about them, "are they friends or foes?" documents their appearances through the years .. Here is an eye witness account of those stories as they intertwine with each other through the eyes of one man.
The cover and hard back packaging, as well as the `extra features' - Ross's designs, principle drawings and insight into his techniques really make this a show piece for anyone's collection.
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alex ross is a marvel!
if you have read kingdom come from dc then you will notice the obvious paralells with this book. alex ross and the mortal observer as a 'guide'. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Big Nick C
Surpassed expectations
To start, I'm not a well read comic book fan. I've been playing catch up. Never read any of the original Marvel comic series, only the occasional graphic novel. Read more
Published 15 months ago by sbaxter675
Beautiful and brilliant
Very simple: love story, love the artwork.
It's a brilliant take on the super hero franchise, and for the reader to follow a reporter instead of the superhero, and letting... Read more
It's a brilliant take on the super hero franchise, and for the reader to follow a reporter instead of the superhero, and letting... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Hilbert
Marvelous
I am relatively new to Graphic Novels and have so far concentrated on the must reads (Watchmen, Maus etc) and Batman novels. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2009 by Mr. Leighton P. Jones
What life would be like if there were super heroes
Busiek and Ross have taken the Marvel universe and shown what it would be like for an ordinary person. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2007 by H
A decent comic, but not what you probably expect
Don't get the impression from online reviews (or the cover) that this is some spectacle involving all the best marvel characters. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2006 by P.Vineaux
The One Eyed Man Is King
It is difficult to praise this book too highly, exceptional art and writing combine to make it a top quality example of the comic book form. Read more
Published on 20 July 2006 by Rotgut
The best Marvel Graphic around.
Marvels, is probably the best graphic novel to look at the Marvel universe, it does not focus on the heroes, but on the life of one man who records their actions, news photographer... Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2005 by "boblucas010"
A great graphic novel!
This fascinating graphic novel is a history of the Marvel universe, seen through the eyes of "common people", and more particularly, Phil Sheldon, press photographer. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2005 by Kurt A. Johnson
Marvels
This Graphic Novel is Great, With excellent artwork from the master Alex Ross to the sublime writing by Busiek It grabs the attention of the reader from page one. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2002 by "finnjim"
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